Southern rockers JJ Grey & Mofro have announced they will be releasing a new ablum, and will hit the road on a supporting tour through the United States, Europe and even Australia.
The group announced on their Facebook page that their new album titled Ol’ Glory will be released on February 25, 2015. Ol’ Glory will feature 12 new songs that “feature the deep, soulful blend of blues, rock, folk, funk, gospel, gritty R&B and personal, Southern-inspired narratives that have become synonymous with JJ Grey & Mofro.”Â
This album will be the group’s debut on Provogue Records (Mascot Label Group) and was recorded at Retrophonics Studio in Saint Augustine Florida. Grey described the recording process basically as a vacation with his bandmates Anthony Cole (drums and percussion), Andrew Trube (guitar), Anthony Farrell (piano/organ), Todd Smallie (bass) and Dennis Marion (trumpet) and Jeff Dazey (saxophone). Special guests include Luther Dickinson on dobro and electric slide guitar and Derek Trucks on electric slide guitar.
In support of of Ol’ Glory, the band will be gigging extensively through the United States, Europe and Australia. For ticket information visite the band’s website.
Check out the trailer for their upcoming album:Â
JJ Grey & Mofro Ol Glory Tour:
February 14 – Whig Fest – St. Petersburg, FL
February 15 – The Moon – Tallahassee, FL
February 18 – 9:30 Club – Washington, DCÂ
February 19 – The Egg – Albany, NYÂ
February 20 – House of Blues – Boston, MAÂ
February 21 – Terminal 5 – New York, NYÂ
February 25 – Mr. Smalls – Pittsburgh, PAÂ
February 26 – Vogue – Indianapolis, IN
February 27 – Taft Theatre – Cincinnati, OH
February 28 – The Vic – Chicago, IL
March 1 – Intersection – Grand Rapids, MIÂ
March 4 – Jefferson – Charlottesville, VAÂ
March 5 – Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC
March 6 – Track 29 – Chattanooga, TNÂ
March 7 – Buckhead – Atlanta, GAÂ
March 18 – Islington Academy – London, EnglandÂ
March 19 – New Morning – Paris, France
March 20 – Kaufleuten Zurich – Zurich, SwitzerlandÂ
March 21 – Technik Museum – Munich, GermanyÂ
March 23 – Batschkapp – Frankfurt, GermanyÂ
March 24 – Kesselhaus – Berlin, GermanyÂ
March 25 – Bluestage – Nuremberg, GermanyÂ
March 26 – Rockpalast Crossroads Festival – Bonn, GermanyÂ
March 27 – Paradiso Main Hall – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
March 28 – Paard van Troje – Den Haag, The NetherlandsÂ
April 2 – 6 – Byron Bay Bluesfest – Byron Bay, Australia