Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have released “Who Can You Love” It is the second single from their new EP, “One Of A Kind,” out March 10th via Joe Bonamassa’s newest independent label, Journeyman Records. Produced by the renowned, multi-GRAMMY Award winning producer Don Was (Bonnie Raitt, The Stones, John Mayer), “Who Can You Love” was recorded at Hensen Studios in Los Angeles (the same studio that gave us legendary albums including “Tapestry” by Carole King and “Blue” by Joni Mitchell, among others).
Don is a mysterious guy,” commented frontman Robert Jon Burrison on the collaboration with Don Was.
“He’s so much about the vibe of the song, rather than the details, and he loves making stuff that sounds raw. He would tell awesome stories about the Dead and the Stones, and there was just so much gravity in his words because he’s been in those legendary rooms. It’s hard not to be intimidated, but he made us feel right at home.”
“There aren’t a lot of great rock and roll bands out there playing’ right now,” added Was. “It’s a real thrill to be able to record this kind of music with such a great band.”
The single has a slightly bluesy feel, it holds a melody and has a good catchy beat to it, a generally “feel good” song that you can listen to next to a log fire and with a late night hot chocolate. It is relaxing in the way of The Eagles (not a bad thing at all) and you can feel the confidence musically and lyrically that is present when the band is clearly enjoying themselves.
“Who Can You Love” is the latest in a series of singles that Robert Jon & The Wreck will roll out over the next year, beyond the release of the ‘One Of A Kind’ EP. 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.
Since their inception in 2011, these four 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. Simply put, it is difficult to ignore when these talented musicians take the stage.
For our UK based readers I should also point toward the tour that is coming along, I think I may well be grabbing myself a ticket after listening to this single!
The single and the tour tickets are available from this link.
ROBERT JON & THE WRECK
FEBRUARY 2023 UK TOUR
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS:
MEGHAN PARNELL & DAVE BARNES
FROM BYWATER CALL
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
Cardiff, The Earl Haig Club
Tuesday 7 February 2023
Sheffield, Corporation
Wednesday 8 February 2023
Chester, The Live Rooms
Thursday 9 February 2023
Leamington Spa, The Assembly
Friday 10 February 2023
London, Powerhaus
Saturday 11 February 2023
Bury, The Met Theatre
Sunday 12 February 2023
Edinburgh, The Voodoo Rooms
Monday 13 February 2023
Aberdeen, Tunnels
Tuesday 14 February 2023
Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill
Wednesday 15 February 2023
Hartlepool, Steelies (South Durham Steel Works)
Thursday 16 February 2023
Gloucester, Guildhall
Friday 17 February 2023
Sittingborne, The Bourne Music Club
Saturday 18 February 2023
By Lorraine Foley.