In an electrifying surge of creativity, Southern rock behemoths Robert Jon & The Wreck are poised to unveil their most ambitious project yet, “Red Moon Rising”. This groundbreaking album, set for release on June 28th, 2024, via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, is a bold declaration of evolution and rebirth, capturing the essence of the band’s transformative years and setting a new course for their musical odyssey. The album’s lead single and title track, “Red Moon Rising”, emerges as a beacon of this new era. Watch the official video below.
With its funk-infused rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics, the song represents a slight departure from the band’s traditional sound. “‘Red Moon Rising’ started out as a simple jam in the room and took on a life of its own”, reveals frontman Robert Jon. “It’s about all the beliefs, myths, and traditions surrounding a red moon, symbolizing rebirth and change, which perfectly encapsulates the spirit of our new album”.
Following their critically acclaimed September 2023 UK tour, Robert Jon & The Wreck return to the UK for a 10-date tour playing leading venues in November 2024. Planet Rock will run an exclusive 48-hour ticket pre-sale from 10am on Monday February 12th until Tuesday February 13th via planetrock.com. Tickets go on general sale 10am on Wednesday February 14th here.
Following a whirlwind of activity in recent months, including the release of their acclaimed singles, “Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man”, “Help Yourself”, “Hold On”, and “Stone Cold Killer”, as well as their studio and live albums “Ride Into the Light” and “Live at the Ancienne Belgique”, Robert Jon & The Wreck continue to forge their path with unyielding momentum. “Red Moon Rising” is the culmination of their experiences, a testament to their resilience and a celebration of their collective growth.
The announcement also comes on the heels of the launch of the band’s US and Euro 2024 tour, as Robert Jon & The Wreck hit the road to bring the vibrant energy of “Red Moon Rising” directly to their fans. With a schedule that includes intimate venues in Phoenix, AZ and Santa Fe, NM, as well as international stops in cities like Milan and Barcelona, the tour promises a diverse array of performances. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
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.
As Robert Jon & The Wreck prepare to embark on this next chapter with “Red Moon Rising”, fans old and new are invited to join in the celebration of change, rebirth, and the relentless spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Stay tuned for continued updates.
Pre-order “Red Moon Rising” here.
Tracklist:
1. Stone Cold Killer
2. Trouble
3. Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man
4. Red Moon Rising
5. Dragging Me Down
6. Hold On
7. Down No More
8. Help Yourself
9. Worried Mind
10. Give Love
11. Rager (CD Bonus Track)
12. Hate to See You Go (CD Bonus Track)
Vinyl Tracklist:
Side A:
1. Stone Cold Killer
2. Trouble
3. Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man
4. Red Moon Rising
5. Dragging Me Down
Side B:
1. Hold On
2. Down No More
3. Help Yourself
4. Worried Mind
5. Give Love
US Tour Dates 2024:
Friday, February 9th – Marquis – Denver, CO
Saturday, February 10th – Devil’s Craft – Winter Park, CO
Tuesday, February 13th – Tulips – Fort Worth, TX
Wednesday, February 14th – Antone’s – Austin, TX
Thursday, February 15th – Sam’s Burger Joint – San Antonio, TX
Friday, February 16th – The Guitar Sanctuary – McKinney, TX
Saturday, February 17th – The Continental Club – Houston, TX
Sunday, February 18th – Chickie Wah Wah – New Orleans, LA
Tuesday, February 20th – House of Music Tallahassee – Tallahassee, FL
Thursday, February 22nd to Monday, February 26th – Rock Legends Cruise XI – Miami, FL
Wednesday, February 28th – Smith’s Olde Bar – Atlanta, GA
Thursday, February 29th – Salvage Station – Asheville, NC
Friday, March 1st – Songbirds – Chattanooga, TN
Saturday, March 2nd – The Shed – Maryville, TN
Sunday, March 3rd – City Winery – Nashville, TN
Sunday, March 18th to Thursday, March 22nd – Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX – Miami, FL
Thursday, March 22nd – The Funky Biscuit – Boca Raton, FL
Friday, March 23rd – Heidi’s Jazz Club – Cocoa Beach, FL
Friday, March 30th – Field Trip Festival – San Juan Capistrano, CA
Friday, April 6th – Springing The Blues Music Festival – Jacksonville, FL
Saturday, April 7th – Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC
Monday, April 9th – The Senate – Columbia, SC
Tuesday, April 10th – The Radio Room – Greenville, SC
Wednesday, April 11th – The Foundry – Athens, GA
Thursday, April 12th – Grant’s Lounge – Macon, GA
Friday, April 13th – Tampa Bay Blues Festival – St. Petersburg, FL
Tuesday, July 31st – Don’t Tell Shirlee Concert at The Pines – Sherman, NY
Thursday, August 9th – Smoke & Irons Music Festival – Bartlett, IL
Friday, August 17th, 2024 – Big Bull Falls Festival – Wausau, WI
Tuesday, September 5th to Friday, September 8th – Big Bender Blues Festival – Las Vegas, NV
Tuesday, September 19th to Friday, September 22nd – Bourbon & Beyond 2024 – Louisville, KY
European Tour Dates 2024:
Friday, June 21st, 2024 – God Save The Kouing Festival – Penmarch, FR
Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 – Le Sonograf – Le Thor, FR
Monday, June 24th, 2024 – Chiari Blues Festival – Milan, IT
Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 – Sala Wolf – Barcelona, ES
Thursday, June 27th, 2024 – Las Armas – Zaragoza, ES
Friday, June 28th, 2024 – Nazca – Madrid, ES
Saturday, June 29th, 2024 – Sala Fanatic – Sevilla, ES
Sunday, June 30th, 2024 – La Trinchera – Málaga, ES
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 – Loco Club – Valencia, ES
Thursday, July 4th, 2024 – Enscenario Santander – Santander, ES
Friday, July 5th, 2024 – Cognac Blues Folies Festival – Cognac, FR
Saturday, July 6th, 2024 – Puistoblues Festival – Järvenpää, FI
Monday, July 8th, 2024 – Spirit of 66 – Verviers, BE
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 – Colos-Saal – Aschaffenburg, DE
Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 – Die Kantine – Köln, DE
Thursday, July 11th, 2024 – Tolhuistuin – Amsterdam, NL
Friday, July 12th, 2024 – Bospop – Weert, NL
European & UK Tour Dates 2024:
Wednesday, 30 October – Tivoli – Utrecht, NL
Thursday, 31 October – Roma – Antwerp, BE
Friday, 1 November – Bosul – Weert. NL
Saturday, 2 November – Ziegelei – Twistringen , DE
Sunday, 3 November – Harmonie – Bonn, DE
Tuesday, 5 November – Kreuz – Fulda, DE
Wednesday, 6 November – Lido – Berlin, DE
Thursday, 7 November – Burgerweehuis – Deventer, NL
Friday, 8 November – Blues Garage – Isemhagen, DE
Saturday, 9 November – Blues Heaven Festival – Fredrickshavn, DK
Sunday, 10 November – Nochtspeicher – Hamburg, DE
Tuesday,12 November – Airport Hall – Regensburg, DE
Wednesday, 13 November – Zentrum Altenberg – Oberhausen, DE
Thursday, 14 November – Piano – Dortmund, DE
Friday, 15 November – DasHaus – Ludwigsburg, DE
Saturday, 16 November – Trabendo – Paris, FR
Sunday, 17 November – Bolwerk – Sneek, NL
Wednesday, 20 November – The Appleyard – Sittingbourne, UK
Thursday, 21 November – Komedia – Brighton, UK
Friday, 22 November – Komedia – Bath, UK
Saturday, 23 November – The 1865 – Southampton, UK
Monday, 25 November – Boiler Shop – Newcastle, UK
Tuesday, 26 November – St Luke’s – Glasgow, UK
Wednesday, 27 November – Junction – Cambridge, UK
Thursday, 28 November – Islington Assembly Hall – London, UK
Saturday, 30 November – O2 Academy2 Oxford – Oxford, UK
Sunday, 1 December – Rock City – Nottingham, UK
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