Fortune Child
Jacksonville, FL based rock band Fortune Child has released the sophomore single, “Slow Down.” Showcasing their ’70s rock proficiency, the guitar driven track is off of the band’s upcoming, debut LP, Close to the Sun, which is produced by the legendary Kevin Elson (Journey, Mr. Big, Europe, and Lynyrd Skynyrd).
“Slow Down” is a heavily chugging riff rocker with a soul that lives on the same block as Aerosmith and Black Crowes. Dry, biting guitar tones, strong drumming, and a soaring chorus all conspire to make the track uplifting and unforgettable. Fortune Child has clearly mastered the art of making true rock music that hits our humanity dead-on and we’re all better off for having listened. A lot of bands try to achieve this sound but fail. Fortune Child understands it, owns, it, and proves it. Don’t miss this one.
Listen to “Slow Down”
“‘Slow Down’ is a song about balance. We work extremely hard to be the best at what we do which makes the situation feel more serious, but we always make sure to take the time to reflect on what an amazing experience it’s been so far.” – Fortune Child
It’s no secret that these North Florida natives respect their Rock ‘N’ Roll elders. It’s the true feel of the 70’s (bell bottoms, mustaches and all) but with a touch of modern flair. Having just formed in 2021, Fortune Child has quickly garnered the support of the Southeast US Rock ‘N’ Roll scene and will continue to do so with each passing day. This band knows how to rock, and it seems that there’s no stopping them once those first notes rip through the air.
For 2022, the band has partnered with legendary rock producer Kevin Elson (Journey, Mr. Big, Europe, Lynyrd Skynyrd) to produce their full length debut album, Close to the Sun, due in early March. Their first single, “Far”, is already well on its way, having found its own rightful spot on Yahoo! News and has gathered press coverage in countries as far away as Australia and Russia. It even landed a good old-fashioned thumbs up from Billy Gibbons himself and has turned the heads of some of the industry’s heaviest hitters. This sort of thing leads us all to wonder: What could come next for this brand new Rock ‘N’ Roll freight train?
Founded in Jacksonville, Florida in 2021, it is no secret that these lovers of good ol’ fashioned rock were inspired by the likes of Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alice in Chains, The Black Crowes and so many more. The four-piece band plans to take the Rock N’ Roll scene by storm, and to remind the people of what truly matters: the music itself.
The band is comprised of Christian Powers on vocals, Buddy Crump on lead guitar, Melanie Jo on drums (previously of Billy Gibbons and the BFGs), and Jon Ward on bass and has quickly garnered significant support from the Southeast US Rock N’ Roll scene opening for national touring acts such as Blacktop Mojo. They will continue to do so as they leave crowds wanting more and more after each show. It’s loud, it’s dirty, and it’s down-right badass. Fortune Child is a force to be reckoned with.
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