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ROBERT JON & THE WRECK release new single!

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Robert Jon & The Wreck Offer Fans An Instant Southern Rock Classic With Brand New Single “Bring Me Back Home Again”

With 10 Singles In 12 Months, The Wreck Sees Tremendous Growth In Steaming Numbers Following Disruptive Release Strategy

Stream the single at : https://ktbarecords.com/streaming/robertjon/backhome/

photo- Rob Bondurant

Following the release of their first-ever concert film Live At The Anienne Belgique and their celebrated digital EP One Of A Kind, roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck are continuing their prolific year with their studio track  “Bring Me Back Home Again,” a blistering southern rock song that pairs mind-melting riffs with touching ruminations on love and isolation.

Produced by Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Journey, Black Crowes, Joe Bonamassa) at the legendary Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles, it’s the latest taste of a slate of new material the band has been releasing throughout 2023. The single release drops during their tour throughout the southeast of the USA this month. The band tours the UK 13-24 September 2023.

https://ktbarecords.com/streaming/robertjon/backhome/

“We had the pleasure of writing this song with our good friend and frequent co-writer, Ian Cullen,” shares frontman Robert Jon Burrison. “The song touches on feelings of longing and isolation while being away from your loved ones, something we are all familiar with as we go on tour throughout the year.”

Prolific songwriters with a wealth of new material who refuse to be constrained by traditional release strategies, the band’s new partnership with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records affords them the opportunity to work with the world’s top producers and release a steady stream of high-quality singles on an ongoing basis, cutting through the industry chaos and ensuring new music is accessible to fans as intended. “Working with Kevin was very easy and fluid,” Burrison continues. “He was super fun to be around and seemed to fit right in as a natural extension of the group. He also has an incredible list of people he’s worked with and was gracious enough to share some stories of his amazing career with us!”

The Wreck is fresh off the release of Live At The Ancienne Belgique, out now via Journeyman Records. Recorded during their sold-out show at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium on June 29th, 2022, the live CD/DVD set captures the Wreck amid their longest-ever tour – 67 performances in 75 days across 9 countries. The night was nothing less than spectacular, featuring a setlist that spanned the last decade of their prolific career, from their 2013 debut to their 2022 release. Watch the official live music video for “Oh Miss Carolina” NOW and purchase/stream Live At The Ancienne Belgique HERE.

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Robert Jon & The Wreck tours the southeast of the USA this month. They tour the UK from 13-24 September 2023. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://robertjonandthewreck.com (see dates below)

LINKS:

https://www.facebook.com/robertjonandthewreck https://www.instagram.com/robertjonandthewreck https://twitter.com/rjandthewreck https://www.facebook.com/groups/610216407316626

2023 US TOUR DATES

5/5/2023 The Guitar Sanctuary – Mckinney, TX
5/6/2023 The Continental Club – Houston, TX
5/7/2023 Billy Bob’s Texas – Fort Worth, TX
5/9/2023 Stickyz – Little Rock, AR
5/10/2023 Hernando’s Hide-A-Way – Memphis, TN
5/11/2023 Tooneys – Mccaysville, GA
5/12/2023 Artisphere Festival – Greenville, SC
5/13/2023 Jones von Drehel Vineyards & Winery – Thurmond, NC
5/14/2023 Salvage Station – Asheville, NC
6/9/23 NACHES, WA Chinook Festival
6/25/23 WINTER PARK, CO Blues From The Top Festival
7/14/23 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA The Coach House
8/5-6/23 MAMMOTH LAKES, CA Bluesapalooza Festival
8/17/23 SIOUX FALLS, SD Levitt At The Falls
8/18/23 CEDARBURG, WI Summer Sounds Festival
8/19/23 SHAWANO, WI Shawano Summer Festival

2023 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES

May
26 May 2023 Middelburg, Netherlands – De Spot
27 May 2023 Sneek, Netherlands – Bolwerk
28 May 2023 Peer, Belgium – Blues Peer Festival
29 May 2023 Raalte, Netherlands – Ribs § Blues Festival

July
23 July 2023 Maidstone, UK – Maid Of Stone Festival
27 July 2023 Weiher, Germany – Live Music Hall
28 July 2023 Breitenbach am Herzberg, Germany – Herzberg Festival

August/September/October
25 August 2023 Holzminden, Germany Schloss Bevern
26 August 2023 Herselt, Belgium Gevarenwinkel Festival
27 August 2023 Oberhausen, Germany Zentrum Altenberg
29 August 2023 Copenhagen, Denmark Beta
30 August 2023 Joldelund, Germany Gerd’s Juke Joint
31 August 2023 Köln, Germany Kantine – Biergarten
01 September 2023 Regensburg, Germany Eventhalle Airport
02 September 2023 Forst, Germany Manitu
03 September 2023 Dortmund, Germany Piano
06 September 2023 Amsterdam, Netherlands Melkweg
07 September 2023 Bremen, Germany Meisenfrei
08 September 2023 Isernhagen, Germany Blues Garage
09 September 2023 Vollmershain, Germany Open Air Festival
10 September 2023 Raismes, France Raismesfest (open air)
11 September 2023 Verviers, Belgium Spirit of 66
13 September 2023 Exeter, UK Phoenix
14 September 2023 Nottingham, UK Rescue Rooms
15 September 2023 Manchester, UK Academy
16 September 2023 Liverpool, UK 02 Academy 2
17 September 2023 Newcastle, UK Boiler Shop
19 September 2023 Glasgow, UK St Lukes
20 September 2023 Leeds, UK Wardrobe
21 September 2023 Bristol, UK Thekla
22 September 2023 Cambridge, UK Junction
23 September 2023 Southampton, UK The Brook
24 September 2023 Folkestone, UK The Quarterhouse
27 September 2023 Le Thor ( Aix en Provence ), France Le Sonograf
28 September 2023 Talcy (Blois), France Le Quai’Son
29 September 2023 Penmarc’h (Quimper), France Cap Caval
30 September 2023 Herent, Belgium GC De Wildeman
01 October 2023 Winterbach, Germany Strandbar
02 October 2023 Salzburg, Austria Rockhouse
03 October 2023 Rimsting, Germany Feuerwache
04 October 2023 Frankfurt, Germany Nachtleben
05 October 2023 Seon, Switzerland Konservi
06 October 2023 Basel, Switzerland Atlantis
07 October 2023 Torgau, Germany Kulturbastion
08 October 2023 Fulda, Germany Kulturkeller 

ROBERT JON & THE WRECK release first ever concert film  

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Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have released Live At The Ancienne Belgique, their first-ever live concert film, via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Recorded during their sold-out show at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium on June 29th, 2022, the live CD/DVD set captures the Wreck amid their longest-ever tour – 67 performances in 75 days across 9 countries. The night was nothing less than spectacular, featuring a setlist that spanned the last decade of their prolific career, from their 2013 debut to their 2022 release. Watch the official live music video for “Oh Miss Carolina”, and purchase/stream Live At The Ancienne Belgique HERE.


“A lot of time and effort went into our show at the Ancienne Belgique … We had been meaning to make a live album for years, so we saw this as an opportunity to document and release unique, more evolved versions of our songs.” – frontman Robert Jon Burrison.

The Wreck has shared a series of live singles over the past few weeks, leading into the release of Live At The Ancienne Belgique. This included “Blame It On The Whiskey,” their first single over ten years ago; an extended, psychedelic take on fan favorite “Hey Hey Mama;” and the album’s lead single “Shine a Light on Me Brother,” originally the title track of their 2021 studio full-length. “’Shine’ is always an exhilarating song to play live,” Robert Jon commented upon its release. “There are a lot of moving pieces and even a time change between the verse and chorus. Without the horns from the studio recording, it definitely has more of a ‘rock’ feel to it in a live setting. This song also features the talents of two backup singers, which added a lot to our sound!”

The band’s very recent dynamic new EP release of One Of A Kind, out now on all digital platforms, received rave reviews from all over the world and helped catapult the band’s awareness into new heights.
The One Of A Kind EP was the first taste of a slate of new material that Robert Jon & The Wreck will roll out over the next year and beyond. Prolific songwriters with a wealth of new material who refuse to be constrained by traditional release strategies, the band’s new partnership with Journeyman Records affords them the opportunity to work with the world’s top producers and release a steady stream of high-quality singles on an ongoing basis, cutting through the industry chaos and ensuring new music is accessible to fans as intended.


Reigning from Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck take the Southern rock sound from the east coast and make it their own. Since their inception in 2011, these native Californians; Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, background vocals), Henry James Schneekluth (lead guitar, background vocals), and Warren Murrel (bass) have been electrifying audiences all over the world with their soaring guitar leads, rich vocal harmonies, and memorable tunes. Recently, keyboardist Jake Abernathie joined the band as an official member as they continue to tour and record in the studio. Simply put, it is difficult to ignore when these talented musicians take the stage.

Robert Jon & The Wreck is currently touring as support for Blackberry Smoke as well as their own headlining gigs. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://robertjonandthewreck.com/

Live At The Ancienne Belgique CD/DVD – by Robert Jon & The Wreck

1. The Devil Is Your Only Friend
2. Rollin’*
3. She’s A Fighter*
4. Do You Remember
5. Henry Guitar Solo
6. Hey Hey Mama
7. Blame It On The Whiskey
8. Oh Miss Carolina
9. Tired Of Drinking Alone
10. Steve Keys Solo
11. The Death Of Me
12. Waiting For Your Man*
13. Andrew Drum Solo*
14. Don’t Let Me Go
15. Old Friend
16. Shine A Light On Me Brother
17. Cold Night
18. Glory Bound*
19. On The Run

(* DVD Only)

LINKS:

https://robertjonandthewreck.com

https://www.facebook.com/robertjonandthewreck

https://www.youtube.com/robertjonandthewreck

https://ktbarecords.com/streaming/robertjon/liveattheab/album/

OUTLAWS Release Their ANTHOLOGY – LIVE & RARE In A Deluxe 4LP Box Set!

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The Outlaws Anthology (Live and Rare) has been reissued on vinyl. This set was originally released in 2012 as a 4 CD set. The new 4-LP box set comes with book, and colored LPs, and with new artwork. The Outlaws were one of those classic American bands who played southern rock, with elements of country and hard rock. as well. They had a number of hits such as a cover of Stanley Jones 1961 hit “Ghost Riders In The Sky”, as well as “There Goes Another Love Song”, and perhaps best known epic jam “Green Grass & High Tides”. * For more on this release, check out the press release below.

At the crossroads of Southern Rock and Traditional Country music stood one band – Outlaws. Led by a superb triple guitar assault of Hughie Thomasson, Henry Paul and Billy Jones, later dubbed The Florida Guitar Army, Outlaws found themselves at the center of the Southern rock whirlwind of the early ‘70s with no less than Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant singing the band’s praises to anyone who would listen including Arista Records founder Clive Davis, who would sign Outlaws and issue their first 7 studio albums.

Listening to this box set of live recordings and rare demos, Anthology – Live & Rare, it’s easy to see why. The band were a uniquely electrifying group who wrote and performed together as if they had been playing as a group for decades rather than just the few years it had actually been. These recordings have been released previously on CD and digital but this is the first time that most of these early live recordings have been issued on vinyl. Taken altogether, Anthology – Live & Rare is over 3 hours of incredible southern fried rock showcasing the band at the very height of their powers, playing such epics as “Green Grass & High Tides” plus “There Goes Another Love Song,” “Hurry Sundown,” and lots more!

Each of the 4LPs comes in a unique color with its own full-color sleeve and packaged in a clamshell box with a large 16-page color booklet filled with rare photos and informative liner notes. Available everywhere starting March 31!

Order the vinyl box set: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/outlaws-anthology-live-rare-4-vinyl-blue-red-white-purple/

Track List:

LP1 SIDE A
Denver, CO (August 1975)
1. Waterhole
2. Stick Around For Rock & Roll
3. Knoxville Girl
4. There Goes Another Love Song
STUDIO DEMO
5. Song For You

LP1 SIDE B
Bryn Mawr, PA (August 1975)
1. Song For You
2. Prisoner
3. Redneck Friend
Cleveland, OH (September 1975)
4. There Goes Another Love Song
5. Freeborn Man
STUDIO DEMO
6. Never See Your Face

LP2 SIDE A
Cleveland, OH (September 1975)
1. Kansas City Queen
Record Plant – Sausalito, CA (November 1975)
2. Song In The Breeze
3. Knoxville Girl
4. Cry No More

LP2 SIDE B
Record Plant – Sausalito, CA (November 1975)
1. Green Grass & High Tides
STUDIO DEMOS
2. It Follows From The Heart
3. Freeborn Man

LP3 SIDE A
Record Plant – Los Angeles, CA (November 1976)
1. Waterhole
2. Stick Around For Rock & Roll
3. Song In The Breeze
4. Lover Boy
5. Freeborn Man

LP3 SIDE B
Record Plant – Los Angeles, CA (November 1976)
1. Cry No More
2. Knoxville Girl
3. Green Grass & High Tides
4. There Goes Another Love Song

LP4 SIDE A
STUDIO DEMOS
1. Gunsmoke
2. Holiday
3. Hurry Sundown
4. Cold & Lonesome
5. Night Wines
6. Heavenly Blues

LP4 SIDE B
STUDIO DEMOS
1. Windy Cities Blues
2. Nighttime’s Passing Dream
3. True Love At First Sight
4. Where Does It Go From There
5. Goodbye Tupelo
6. Alone With You Again
7. Two Time Blues

LINKS:

https://www.outlawsmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/outlawsmusic

https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawsVideo/featured