Long recently released his newest album, Parables of a Southern Man, produced by Samantha Fish. Jonathon Long is a virtuoso guitar player and a soulful, truly great vocalist, a versatile entertainer and original songwriter. Having established himself as a blues artist from Baton Rouge, LA under “Jonathon ‘Boogie’ Long, he’s toured with B.B. RJTW are set to release a new album, Shine A Light On Me Brother, on September 3, 2021. Their last album, Last Light On The Highway, was released to critical acclaim. These award-winners are known for their songwriting chops and stellar musicianship. Stunning vocals and harmonies are the band’s trademark, along with ripping slide guitar, rocking drums, and piano. This blues and country-infused rock ’n’ roll quintet have consistently delivered soaring solos, boogieing grooves, and arguably perfect tunes since 2011. With Southern rock and roll outfit, Robert Jon & The Wreck, the Southern rock resurgence is shining brighter than ever. They are set to release a new album, Can We Get A Witness on Oct. All Southern swagger, blistering blues, and raw rock, the band is comprised of Riley Couzzourt (guitar), Zach Everett (bass, harmony vocals, keys), TJ Lyle (vocals, harmonica, keys) Bristol Perry (drums) Logan Tolbert (guitar). Ushering in a new generation of classic Southern rock steeped in soul and the blues, The Georgia Thunderbolts hail from Rome, GA at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Please put your favorites in the Comment Section below. I hope you enjoy every one of the acts you’re about to hear. We didn’t get through the pandemic without music so we owe a debt of support to those who make it. Sign up for their newsletters and subscribe to their YouTube channels. Please visit their websites and buy their music and merch, if you can. I genuinely think very highly of them and included their information, websites, and videos so you can sample their music and check out their worlds.īecause the pandemic put touring and more on hold for 15 months, musicians still need our help and concern. Today, we’re all about finding you some new jams to finish off your Summer.Įach of these 15 bands is hand-picked. I purposely did not include renowned bands such as Chris Stapleton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band, Kid Rock, Lucinda Williams, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and others because you’re already rocking to them. Personally, I enjoy bands that include flavors from other genres in their music and keep their craft evolving. All of them have a sound based in the American South but some may have more rock, twang, or soul in their vibe than others. Regardless, we believe you need to experience each one of these outstanding Southern Rock and Roots-Rock bands and artists. A few hit the bullseye with their mix of blues and 70s hard rock such as Skynyrd or the much newer The Georgia Thunderbolts but others blend soul, R&B, country, and even folk into their sound. Some you probably don’t and that’s what we live for: turning you on to amazing new music.Ĭompartmentalizing artists and bands into the Southern Rock category can be a little tricky.

Some you might already know but we’d be remiss not to include them. Here are 15 Southern Rock and Roots-Rock artists and bands you need to get up to speed on. In case you’re thinking that the only Southern Rock bands worth listening to are vintage stalwarts Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, or The Marshall Tucker Band, we have some surprises for you. Blasting it out of a classic muscle car is even better. Get out your headphones or stereo and crank it up. There’s something about the grit and groove of Southern Rock and Roots Rock that goes hand-in-hand with the best parts of Summer. In the heat of the summertime, there’s something special about listening to Southern Rock or Roots-Rock music on your back porch with your favorite beverage in hand or with friends at a concert or backyard party. Southern rock Larkin Poe photo: Bree Marie Fish

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