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Robert Jon & The Wreck Release New Single ‘Ballad Of A Broken Hearted Man’
Southern rock trailblazers Robert Jon & The Wreck release a brilliant new single “Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man” from their highly anticipated album set to release in 2024.
With Robert Jon Burrison commanding the vocal mic, his powerful vocals hit straight through to your soul. A highly talented band, Robert Jon & The Wreck weave a narrative about a man ensnared by his past that transcends to his present life, creating chaos and woe. Painting a vivid picture of heartache and resilience, “Ballad Of A Broken Man’ could easily mend your heart as well as break it.
Infused with electrifying slide guitar and backed by an exceptional rhythm section, Robert Jon & The Wreck once again unveil a well crafted and captivating story. As songwriters, they deserve attention as they consistently create songs that conjure up compelling characters and meaningful images. Not to mention beautiful melodies.
“With an intro that places you on the set of a classic western and a mesmerizing guitar riff that takes you right into the action, ‘Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man’ is a story of just that,” the band describes. “Two people down on their luck trying to figure it out together, but for some reason, they never do.”
“Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man”
Stream the new single HERE
As we enter 2024, Robert Jon & The Wreck are preparing for an expansive Winter tour across the US, promising to bring their dynamic live shows and new music to a wide range of audiences. The tour is set to feature performances in cities from Phoenix to Nashville, continuing the band’s tradition of electrifying live performances and musical storytelling. Already gaining thousands of new fans from supporting sold out Blackberry Smoke and Maverick shows, the band continues to grow a loyal die-hard fan base.
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.
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 website
US TOUR 2024
2/7/2024 – Phoenix, AZ – Rhythm Room
2/8/2024 – Santa Fe, NM – Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
2/9/2024 – Denver, CO – Marquis
2/10/2024 – Winter Park, CO – Devil’s Craft
2/13/2024 – Fort Worth, TX – Tulips
2/14/2024 – Austin, TX – Antone’s
2/15/2024 – San Antonio, TX – Sam’s Burger Joint
2/16/2024 – McKinney, TX – The Guitar Sanctuary
2/17/2024 – Houston, TX – The Continental Club
2/18/2024 – New Orleans, LA – Chickie Wah Wah
2/20/2024 – Tallahassee, FL – House of Music Tallahassee
2/22-26/2024 -Miami, FL – Rock Legends Cruise XI – Miami, FL to Puerta Plata, DR
2/28/2024 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar
2/29/2024 – Asheville, NC – Salvage Station
3/1/2024 – Chattanooga, TN – Songbirds
3/2/2024 – Maryville, TN – The Shed
3/3/2024 – Nashville, TN – City Winery
3/18-22/2024 – Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX – Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico
3/22/2024 – Boca Raton, FL – The Funky Biscuit
4/9/2024 – Jacksonville, FL – Springing The Blues Music Festival
SUMMER EUROPEAN TOUR 2024
6/21 2024 – Penmarch, FR – God Save The Kouign Festival
6/23/2024 – Le Thor, FR – Le Sonograf
6/26/2024 – Barcelona, ES – Sala Wolf
6/27/2024 – Zaragoza, ES – Las Armas
6/28/2024 – Madrid, ES – Nazca
6/29/2024 – Sevilla, ES – Sala Fanatic
6/30/2024 – Málaga, ES – La Trinchera
7/3/2024 – Valencia, ES – Loco Club
7/4/2024 – Santander, ES – Enscenario Santander
7/5/2024 – Cognac, FR – Cognac Blues Folies Festival
7/6/2024 – Helsinki, FI – Puistoblues Festival
7/8/2024 – Verviers, BE – Spirit of 66
7/9/2024 – Aschaffenburg, DE – Colos-Saal
7/10/2024 – Köln, DE – Die Kantine
7/12/2024 – Weert, NL – Bospop
10/30/2024 – Utrech, NL – Tivoli
10/31/2024 – Antwerp, BE – Roma
Great song! And that slide solo comes in at the perfect moment for the song. And just enough keyboards to where it doesn’t flood everything out. Outstanding!
Thanks for sharing!