A Treaty Oak Revival concert is a little more than that. Sure, Sam Canty and his bandmates play many of the songs that have contributed to their star rise in short order, from West Texas cover band to an absolute supernova in the country-rock ranks. And, yeah, people sing along.

The show itself, however, is more akin to an experience than a garden variety live music show. New Year’s Eve at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night was no exception.

Treaty Oak blasted into 2026 with a 20-song, 90-minute set that spanned the quintet’s three-album catalog, most notably, November’s West Texas Degenerate, which has helped elevate the band from honky-tonks and opening slots to arena headliners.

If New Year’s Eve was any indication, they’re up to the task.

Canty and crew jumped right in with a crowd favorite (“Have a Nice Day”) before moving into more popular (“Missed Call”) and newer fare (“West Texas Degenerate”). Crafting a setlist on the heels of a new album is no easy feat; you have to mix the old with the new and keep the crowd engaged.

Fortunately, Treaty Oak’s new album is as strong as their first two, so tracks like “Misery,” “Withdrawals” and “Dosin” fit right in alongside stalwarts such as “In Between,” “No Vacancy” and the show-closing (and riotous) “See You in Court.”

Treaty Oak has launched a 2026 nationwide tour in support of West Texas Degenerate, and while no Houston area dates are currently on the bill, here’s hoping that changes in short order. If New Year’s Even was any indication, its local fans want even more.

Overheard in the Crowd: Well, for starters, a ton of young people were singing along to Creed’s “One Last Breath,” which played between Green and Treaty Oak’s sets. Who knew my high school years were back in such a big way? … Otherwise, nothing much heard, but seen. If you’re gonna attend a Treaty Oak show, either wear a raincoat or something you don’t mind getting messy, as the drinks are flying in the crowd all night long!

So, How was the Opener?: William Clark Green is a rising star unto himself. The Texas Tech grad was quite excited to prop up his Red Raiders, who play in today’s big Orange Bowl game against Oregon, and he even joined Treaty Oak on stage for its rendition of “West Texas Degenerate,” which Green co-wrote.

Random Notebook Dump: The concert got off to the right start, as Miami upset Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl minutes before Treaty Oak took the stage. That didn’t exactly upset those who ducked into the concourse to watch the fourth quarter … “Ode to Bourbon” is the best and most poignant Treaty Oak song by a mile, but “Sunflower” certainly makes a run at it … Props to the parents in front of us, who definitely were NOT Treaty Oak fans, who braved the show to support their daughters, who definitely WERE Treaty Oak fans. It’s all about family at the holidays … Bumping the show back a little to play into the actual new year was a nice touch, and the countdown to 2026 was well done.

Setlist:
Have a Nice Day
Missed Call
West Texas Degenerate
Happy Face
Port A
No Vacancy
I’m the Worst
In Between
Boomtown
Withdrawals
Stop and Stare
Bad State of Mind
Dosin
Sunflower
Misery
Fishnets
Blue Star
Ode to Bourbon
See You in Court (Encore)

This article appears in Private: Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026.

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