Gary Clark Jr. Unleashes A Flood Of Bluesy Balladry On New Single "The Healing"
Just days ago, Gary Clark Jr. announced that he had big plans for his forthcoming The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim LP. And today, we're getting our very first taste of the record with the electrified blues of the album's lead-off single "The Healing." Delivering on his promise of some how diving deeper into the delta traditions, the new easy-burning cut is built with massive nods to SRV/Albert King-styled guitar weeps, anchored by drums that are certainly more hip-hop than classic blues shuffle. The follow-up to 2012's breakthrough Blak & Blu LP is slated for a September 11th release via Warner Bros. Records, featuring Clark on virtually every instrument. Listen to Gary Clark Jr.'s blazing new single "The Healing" below and preorder the record on iTunes today or head over to his site to grab a copy on CD or wax.
Tour Dates:
07/30 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
07/31 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
08/02 – Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Music and Arts Festival
08/22 – Pownal, VT @ The Full Tilt Boogie Festival
08/23 – New York, NY @ Afropunk Festival
09/11 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *
09/12 – George, WA @ Gorge Ampitheatre *
09/14 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center *
09/16 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Ampitheatre *
09/21 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum *
09/24 – Chula Vista, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre *
09/25 – Phoenix, AZ @ AK-Chin Pavilion *
09/27 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Ampitheater *
09/29 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena *
09/30 – Wichita, KS @ INTRUST Bank Arena *
10/02 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
10/04 – Atlanta, GA @ Centennial Olympic Park *
10/05 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena *
10/07 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum *
10/09 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
10/17 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center *
10/31 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
11/01 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
02/18 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
02/19 – Miami, FL @ The Fillmore
02/20 – Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
02/21 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL @ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
02/23 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
02/24 – Chattanooga, TN @ Tivoli Theater
02/26 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
02/28 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
03/01 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
03/04 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Ballroom
03/06 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
03/08 – El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls
03/12 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
03/31 – Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
04/01 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theater
04/02 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
04/03 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
04/05 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theater
04/08 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
04/09 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
04/10 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theater
04/12 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
04/14 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater