On the heels of the release of their captivating new single “Who Can You Love,” the Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have announced a select run of performances throughout the southeast this winter. Kicking off in Clearwater, FL on Friday, March 17th before winding its way through Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee, the tour will celebrate the release of the band’s ‘One Of A Kind’ EP, out March 10th via Joe Bonamassa’s newest independent label, Journeyman Records. Tickets are on-sale this Friday, January 20th at 10am local time. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://robertjonandthewreck.com/
Hailing 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 four California natives - 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 around the world with their soaring guitar leads, rich vocal harmonies, and memorable tunes. Simply put, when these talented musicians take the stage, it is difficult to ignore.
“Energetic, emotional, and inspiring,” Metal Express Radio declared of their live show. “At times, it felt like standing at the side of the stage at Woodstock witnessing some of the greats before they made their breakthrough.” Raw Ramp adds, “If you want kickass southern commotion with the kind of buzz that lifts your cowlick hackles to new levels of euphoria, this is for you!” Little wonder the band has made an impact on audiences across the world, where they’ve played a run of sold-out shows and proudly shared bills with talent the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Peter Frampton, Buddy Guy and Rival Sons.
The announcement of Robert Jon & The Wreck’s winter 2023 tour follows the release of “Who Can You Love,” the Americana-infused second single from their upcoming EP, ‘One Of A Kind.’ Produced by the renowned, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning producer Don Was (Bonnie Raitt, The Stones, John Mayer), “Who Can You Love” was recorded at Hensen Studios in Los Angeles (the same studio that gave us legendary albums including “Tapestry” by Carole King and “Blue” by Joni Mitchell, and many others) Listen/stream the track HERE.
“Don is a mysterious guy,” commented Burrison on the collaboration with Was. “He’s so much about the vibe of the song, rather than the details, and he loves making stuff that sounds raw. He would tell awesome stories about the Dead and the Stones, and there was just so much gravity in his words because he’s been in those legendary rooms. It’s hard not to be intimidated but he made us feel right at home.”
“There aren’t a lot of great rock and roll bands out there playing’ right now,” added Was. “It’s a real thrill to be able to record this kind of music with such a great band.”
With its infectious melodies, catchy riffs, and Americana sound, “Who Can You Love” showcased another side of the band following the release of the EP’s explosive lead single “Pain No More,” an outstanding riff-driven roots rock track produced by the eight-time Grammy Award winner Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Blackberry Smoke, Rival Sons). In contrast, “Who Can You Love” is a reflective, inward-looking track about questioning what you are looking for in a partner. From the uplifting lyrics and velvety vocals of Robert Jon to Henry James' soul-stirring fretwork, "Who Can You Love" has all the makings of a timeless Southern Rock ballad. The Wreck's latest track will be right at home alongside cherished classics like The Allman Brothers' "Melissa" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man," as well as modern gems like Chris Stapleton's rendition of "Tennessee Whiskey" & John Mayer's "Last Train Home (Ballad Version).”
“Who Can You Love” is the latest in a series of singles that Robert Jon & The Wreck will roll out over the next year, beyond the release of the ‘One Of A Kind’ EP. 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.
The band’s partnership with Journeyman Records followed the release of their 2020 album ‘Last Light On The Highway,’ which garnered worldwide acclaim, and 2021’s ‘Shine A Light On Me Brother,’ which continued their upward trajectory. They released two singles in early 2022, “Waiting For Your Man” and “She’s A Fighter.” On September 30th, The Wreck released their latest Album ‘Wreckage Vol. 2,’ which has paved the way for even more new and exciting music from the band.
Stay tuned for continued updates.
THE WRECK’S WINTER 2023 US TOUR
3/17/2023 The Murray Theatre At Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater, FL
3/18/2023 King Center Studio Theatre – Melbourne, FL
3/19/2023 Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater – Orlando, FL
3/21/2023 Hargray Capitol Theatre – Macon, GA
3/22/2023 Booth Playhouse – Charlotte, NC
3/23/2023 Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC
3/24/2023 Gunter Theatre – Greenville, SC
3/25/2023 Songbirds – Chattanooga, TN
