Wreckless Strangers, the San Francisco-based sextet celebrated for their unique blend of R&B, Americana, and rock ‘n’ roll (fondly coined as "Bay Area Gumbo") has released the first single, "I Found A Way," from their upcoming EP Blue Sky Fantasy. This track serves as fans’ first look into a new era for the Strangers, promising a vibrant blend of Motown-inspired rhythms and infectious melodies that will have listeners kicking the groovy dust up on the dance floor.
“I Found A Way” is the opening track on Blue Sky Fantasy, kicking the EP off with a funk-filled, soul-stirring bang. It was written by the band’s vocalist and lead guitarist David Noble, who drew inspiration during the joyful yet sleep-deprived early days following the birth of his daughter. "Not sleeping much with a newborn in the house, I somehow mustered the strength to sing the lyrics and melody into a voice memo app on my phone." He recalls, “I shelved the song for almost a year before the verse and chords came to me. The sleep deprivation was starting to wear off, and I was feeling very optimistic about life. I wanted to catalog all the things I’m thankful for.”
The track includes an electrifying and infectious horn section, arranged by Austin de Lone (keys, vocals) and performed by Mike Rinta on trombone, Ryan Scott on trumpet, and Alex Baky on tenor and baritone saxophones.
Wreckless Strangers are currently on tour, showcasing their distinctive sound to audiences across their home-state of California. They will be performing tonight at Rivertown Revival: After Dark, offering an opportunity for fans to experience “I Found A Way” live in Petaluma, CA.
Stream “I Found A Way” Now: https://ffm.to/ifoundaway
About Wreckless Strangers:
Wreckless Strangers is a collective of six friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock ‘n’ roll tradition. Their unique stew of “Bay Area Gumbo” melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs; the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mack; the swashbuckling Americana of the Lost Planet Airmen and Peter Rowan; and the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane for flavor and unpredictability. With soaring harmony vocals and burning instrumental improvisation framed in concise and poignant original songwriting, Wreckless Strangers seek to honor and carry forth the brand of free-spirited musical fun and adventure that defines the Bay Area.
The band features Amber Morris on vocals; David Noble on lead guitar, vocals; Joshua Zucker on bass; Austin de Lone on keys, vocals; Mick Hellman on drums, vocals; and Rob Anderson on guitar. Collectively, members of Wreckless Strangers have worked with Elvis Costello, Miley Cyrus, Peter Rowan, Highway Wolf, Bonnie Raitt, Ismay, Boz Scaggs, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Olivia Wolf, Laurie Lewis, and more! Their upcoming EP, Blue Sky Fantasy, was produced by 4x GRAMMY award winning engineer/producer Dave Way who has worked with renowned artists including Aretha Franklin, Fiona Apple, Tracy Chapman, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Sheryl Crow and many more. He has dozens of gold and platinum records to his name, along with, No. 1 and Top 20 hits.
