Robert Jon & The Wreck Unleash New Single ‘Sittin' Pretty,' An Explosive Track That Captures the Wild Side Of the Night
With its ferocious riffing, searing guitar solos, growling Hammond B3 organ, and relentless rhythm section, 'Sittin' Pretty' is a hard-rocking warning to those who cross paths with someone who's as captivating as they are dangerous.
''Sittin' Pretty' was the working title that was birthed from a rocking jam in the writing room,' explains frontman Robert Jon. 'It's a hard-hitting track that warns the next one in line that she's dangerous. With powerful riffs and scorching guitars, the song references the wild nights that lead to the morning when those 'church bells are ringing.''
'This song went through a number of different iterations before we landed on the version you hear today,' adds guitarist Henry James. 'I had a heavy rock, call-and-response riff with a vocal melody that we had been jamming on for a while. We built a structure around it, and it quickly became one of our favorite ideas going into the studio. In his own inimitable way, producer Dave Cobb worked his magic on the arrangement, having us shift a few things around and speed the song up a bit. We rolled tape, and in just a few takes, we had our basic track! Then we layered in guitar, vocal, and keyboard overdubs, and the vision for 'Sittin' Pretty' was complete. What we landed on was a rollicking, aggressive banger with furious drums, a flying bassline, and pure vintage guitar pyrotechnics!'
'Sittin' Pretty' offers the next look into a new chapter for Robert Jon & The Wreck, as the band continues rolling out a slate of fresh material for their new studio album in 2025. Following the release of 'Ashes in the Snow'—a stirring track highlighting the band's reflective side—'Sittin' Pretty' shifts gears with a more hard-hitting, high-energy approach. Blending vintage influences with a modern edge, the track further showcases the band's range and dynamic songwriting.
Currently, amid their Winter U.S. Tour, Robert Jon & The Wreck continue to bring their electrifying live show to audiences across the country. Following a monumental year that included the release of Red Moon Rising Deluxe Edition and a triumphant European tour, the band is keeping the momentum going with a run of high-energy headline performances. The tour will lead into their upcoming appearances on the Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea X in March before they head back to Europe for a string of Spring 2025 tour dates. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.robertjonandthewreck.com/tour
Robert Jon & The Wreck - 2025 U.S. Winter Tour Dates
February 7 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
February 8 – Elkin, NC – The Reeves Theater & Cafe
February 11 – Stuart, FL – The Lyric Theatre
February 13-17 - Miami, FL - Rock Legends Cruise XII
March 21-26 – Miami, FL – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea X
Robert Jon & The Wreck - 2025 Spring Tour Dates
April 15 - Hengelo, NL - Metropool
April 16 - Verviers, BE - Spirit of 66
April 17 - Affalter, DE - Zur Linde
April 18 - Seewen, CH - Gaswerk Eventbar
April 19 - Lyss, CH - Kufa
April 20 - Nürnberg, DE - Hirsch
April 24 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
April 26 - Edinburgh, UK - Liquid Room
April 27 - Holmfirth, UK - Picturedome
April 29 - Hull, UK - Welly Club
April 30 - Norwich, UK - Epic Studios
May 1 - Folkestone, UK - The Quarterhouse
May 2 - Venlo, NL - Grenswerk
May 3 - Groningen, NL - Groningen Rhythm & Blues Nights Festival
May 6 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy Birmingham
May 7 - Gloucester, UK - Guildhall
May 8 - Chester, UK - The Live Rooms
May 10 - Portsmouth, UK - Guildhall Studio
June 13 - Naches, WA - Chinook Fest 2025
Summer European Dates
June 20 - Vitoria, ES - Askena Festival
June 21 - Le Thor, FR - Sonograf
June 25 - Aschaffenburg, DE - Colos-Saal
June 26 - Herschbach, DE - Haus Hergispach
June 27 - Torgau, DE - Kulturbastion Torgau Open Air
July 1 - Wurzburg, DE - Posthalle
July 2 - Marburg, DE - KFZ Marburg
July 3 - Weert, NL - Bosuil
July 4 - Diepenbeek, BE - Hookrock Festival
July 5 - Amsterdam, NL - Melkweg
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