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Gary Clark Jr. Unleashes A Flood Of Bluesy Balladry On New Single "The Healing"
Gary Clark Jr. Unleashes A Flood Of Bluesy Balladry On New Single "The Healing"

Gary Clark Jr. Unleashes A Flood Of Bluesy Balladry On New Single "The Healing"

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