Athens, GA-based psychedelic country quintet Futurebirds has had a busy 2019 on the road in celebration of their 10-year anniversary. In celebration of the past decade of music and friendship, this band of musical brothers—comprised of Thomas Johnson, Jeff Wilson, Carter King, Brannen Miles, and Daniel Womack—is gearing up to release their new studio album, Teamwork, which is due out on January 15th, 2020.

Recorded at multiple studios including Portico, Chase Park, Rialto Row, and Dialback Sound, the forthcoming 12-track LP is a genre-bending adventure highlighted by intertwining elements of hard rock, alt-country, psychedelia, folk, and everything in between.

Ultimately, the underlying message of the Futurebirds is making sure everybody feels included in the grand scheme of things—this absurd reality that is life itself—where compassion from both sides of the microphone and drinks held high, and in unison, is the name of the game.

“There’s a reciprocated energy between us and the crowd, where everyone is riding on that same wave together,” explains Daniel Womack,  “And when you’re in that moment, everything about this band life makes sense. The feeling that exists in that moment between the crowd and us — that’s why we do what we do. That’s Teamwork.”

Today, Live For Live Music is pleased to debut Futurebirds’ new single off Teamwork, “Waiting On A Call”. As Carter King explains of the new track,

This song is a pretty personal one about dealing with loss. It’s something that everyone has to deal with and there’s never an opportune time for it. Sometimes life can just be a real bummer. It’s just part of the deal. Know that wave WILL pass, but you might have to ride it for a second to stay afloat. Love and appreciate the good people and good times while you’ve got them. Call your grandmother. And when it seems the hardest to do, keep love in your heart and keep those eyes ahead

“Waiting On A Call” opens up with a breezy acoustic guitar riff before the band introduces a lush soundscape highlighted by some powerfully-crafted vocal harmonies. Contrary to the tune’s smooth opening, as “Waiting On A Call” progresses, sounds of gritty hard rock guitar and heavy percussion ring through. The five-piece outfit brings it all back together for the song’s main theme, repeating the line, “I’m just a-waiting on a call.”

You can check out the Live For Live Music premiere of Futurebirds’ new “Waiting On A Call” video below or stream it on the platform of your choice here.

Futurebirds – “Waiting On A Call”

[Video: FuturebirdsMusic]

Futurebirds will kick off their fall tour on Halloween night with a performance at Jackson Hole, WY’s Pink Garter Theatre with Columbus, OH-bred folk trio Caamp. Futurebirds and Caamp will continue on with stops at Missoula, MT’s The Wilma (11/2); Salt Lake City, UT’s The Depot (11/5); Denver, CO’s Ogden Theatre (11/8 & 11/9); Minneapolis, MN’s First Avenue (11/13); Chicago, IL’s Thalia Hall (11/16 & 11/17); and more.

See below for a full list of the band’s upcoming tour dates. For ticketing and more information, head to Futurebirds’ website.

Futurebirds 2019 Tour Dates:

OCT 31 THU
Pink Garter Theatre
Caamp
Jackson Hole, WY, United States

NOV 1 FRI
Rialto Bozeman
Caamp
Bozeman, MT, United States

NOV 2 SAT
The Wilma
Caamp
Missoula, MT, United States

NOV 4 MON
Knitting Factory Concert House
Caamp
Boise, ID, United States

NOV 5 TUE
The Depot
Caamp
Salt Lake City, UT, United States

NOV 8 FRI
Ogden Theatre
Caamp
Denver, CO, United States

NOV 9 SAT
Ogden Theatre
Caamp
Denver, CO, United States

NOV 10 SUN
Globe Hall
Denver, CO, United States

NOV 12 TUE
The Waiting Room Lounge
Caamp
Omaha, NE, United States

NOV 13 WED
First Avenue
Caamp
Minneapolis, MN, United States

NOV 15 FRI
Turner Hall Ballroom
Caamp
Milwaukee, WI, United States

NOV 16 SAT
Thalia Hall
Caamp
Chicago, IL, United States

NOV 17 SUN
Thalia Hall
Caamp
Chicago, IL, United States

NOV 29 FRI
Variety Playhouse
Atlanta, GA, United States

NOV 30 SAT
Charleston Pour House – Main Stage
Leon III
Charleston, SC, United States

DEC 27 FRI
Victory North
Savannah, GA, United States

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