Photo: Robert Jon & The Wreck by Trees Rommelaere
Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck release “Blame It On The Whiskey (Live)” from their first ever live DVD Live At The Ancienne Belgique, out April 21st on Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records.
“Blame It On The Whiskey” done live shows just how vital and valuable straight-up, unadorned rock and roll is and will always be. The band proves they can deliver onstage, as if there was any doubt, and Robert Jon shows us what truly connecting with an audience and getting them to listen looks like. He’s in fine voice here and the musicians behind him crackle like a live wire. This crew is at the top of the roots rock scene and it’s easy to understand why. Crank this one up and imagine what it was like to actually be there.
“’Blame It On The Whiskey’ was our first single over 10 years ago,” comments drummer Andrew Espantman. “The fact that the song still has meaning and excitement for people after this long stretch of time really is humbling. This version is a little different from the original but made it so much fun to play live. It features a killer guitar solo from Henry and tons of screaming background vocals. Hopefully we’ll still be playing this song 10 years from now and having as much fun as we did that magic night at the AB.”
“Blame It On The Whiskey (Live)”
Pre-order Live At The Ancienne Belgique HERE
Recorded at a sold-out show at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium on June 29th, 2022, Live At The Ancienne Belgique captures the Wreck in the midst of their longest-ever tour – 67 performances in 75 days across 9 countries. The tour had been postponed for nearly two years due to the pandemic, so by the time the band hit the stage of the Ancienne Belgique, 50+ performances into the tour, they were a well-oiled machine ready to blow the roof off the place. The night was nothing less than spectacular, featuring a setlist that spanned the last decade of their prolific career, from their 2015 debut to their 2023 release.
The band’s new EP One Of A Kind, out now on all digital platforms, received rave reviews around the world and helped catapult the band’s awareness into new heights. Featuring material produced by GRAMMY-Award winners Don Was (Bonnie Raitt, The Stones, John Mayer) and Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Blackberry Smoke, Rival Sons), One Of A Kind showcases Robert Jon & The Wreck’s wide range and dynamic sound, from the instant rock & roll classic “Come At Me” and the captivating, Americana-infused “Who Can You Love,” to the outstanding riff-driven roots rock track “Pain No More.”
The One Of A Kind EP was the first taste of a slate of new material by Robert Jon & The Wreck, and will appear on a new studio album due out later this year. 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 for their tour and in studio. Simply put, it is difficult to ignore when these talented musicians take the stage.
Robert Jon & The Wreck are back on the road this month opening up for Blackberry Smoke. For more information and to purchase tickets visit HERE
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
Robert Jon & The Wreck US Tour Dates See HERE
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