Statesboro Revue Release Surprise Single with Wade Bowen
Austin, TX-based country blues rock and roll band The Statesboro Revue have just released a surprise new single called “Sinner, Saint, S.O.B.,” and their first taste of music in nearly five years features appearances by up-and-coming Texas country singer and songwriter Mason Lively, and the great Wade Bowen. The band is pledging proceeds from the song to their fellow creators and side personnel in the music community.
“We had no intention of releasing this song yet but under the circumstances, with so many of my talented and hard working friends out of work due to COVID-19 (musicians, artists, crew, service industry, etc.) anything and everything must be done to help those in need,” says the band. “Let’s show the world that despite every one of us having a little Sinner, a little Saint, a little S.O.B. in us, we ALL care about each other and we’re all after one thing….happiness.”
Like a few bands in the Texas music scene, The Statesboro Revue is a brother-run operation. Singer and songwriter Stewart Mann is the frontman, with brother Garrett Mann manning the lead guitar. They have released three LPs since 2009, including their last effort Jukehouse Revival from 2015.
Statesboro likes to say they are “Re-defining rock and roll, refusing to let blues and country, the real roots of rock music, fall by the wayside,” and that’s certainly what you hear in “Sinner, Saint, S.O.B.” The song gives off serious vintage Black Crowes vibes, with Wade Bowen’s participation making the mood that much cooler.
The new song is not tied to any new album at the moment. But with a new song being released, they may have more up their sleeve, so stay tuned.
March 26, 2020 @ 10:17 am
Hey Folks, also just want to point out real quick that a while ago I restarted the news scroll at the top of the page. This is where I’ll regularly put links to new songs, videos, and albums being released that may not get full articles or reviews, but are worthy of being on your radar.
March 26, 2020 @ 2:22 pm
Ahhhh I wondered how I accidentally found that Moonpies video this morning. Loved it! Thanks. Like the Wade Bowen song too. In other worthy happy news Ben Jarrell signed with True Grit and is going out opening on a few of Whitey Morgan’s dates. Congrats to him. Hopefully he’ll get up here.
March 26, 2020 @ 10:31 am
wow, great song and yes it does have a Black Crowes sound to it, good to know these guys are going to be putting out some new music! Stay safe and healthy everyone, thanks for sharing this Trig, be safe!
March 26, 2020 @ 10:35 am
I’m liking the sound of this! The diffeent voices go surprisingly well together. I really hope the new song does lead to a new album. I was meant to go see this band live, but can’t because of the coronavirus. Sometimes it feels I will never make it to a show of theirs following another failed attempt some years ago! New music is the next best thing to seeing them live.
March 26, 2020 @ 11:28 am
Been a huge Statesboro fan for years now. Seeing them live is highly recommended and they are vastly underrated. Hoping to see more good tunes put out
March 26, 2020 @ 11:46 am
Fantastic song! love that early 70’s sound and harmonies. You guys make us Texas proud!!
March 26, 2020 @ 1:33 pm
Couldnt figure out how to work a live stream so I wrote and recorded a new album instead. Yall said yall wanted acoustic depressing ass love songs set in that 80bpm range. So I did that. I’ll holler when it’s available. Also, I didn’t retire you dummies. Just got off the road. I got family I wanna spend time with ✌️. This is from Dalton Domino. So if anybody was worried he’s good
March 26, 2020 @ 7:39 pm
Off topic, but I check this website almost every day, mostly to find new music.
So how in the heck did I stumble upon 2 new Cody Jinks tracks on spotify without a mention on this website? I mean holy crap, in a time we need good news badly, how could that go uncovered??? New Jinks tracks could make a few days under Martial Law pass by like a day at the beach sipping Mia tais! Haha!! just giving you a hard time.
Do you know anything about the single cover saying Adobe Sessions? Also is his current label called late August records? That’s what the Fast Lane single says under it. Thanks Trig, keep it up!
March 26, 2020 @ 7:53 pm
The release date on those tracks says March 22nd, but I don’t think they populated online until today. I certainly didn’t see them before now. He just posted about “Fast Lane” from Adobe Sessions this evening, says it’s an outtake from “Adobe Sessions.” The other is an acoustic version of “Never Alone, Always Lonely.” We’re seeing a lot of these random releases like this, Statesboro included. Artists are releasing these tracks to help get a little money coming in lost from touring, and to keep themselves in the spotlight. Might have more on them soon.
March 26, 2020 @ 8:44 pm
Thank you for the response!
March 27, 2020 @ 1:25 am
I had never heard of Statesboro Revue until this story. The review sent me to check out the song, and now I’m listening to their entire catalogue. It’s terrific!
Thanks, Trig.
March 27, 2020 @ 5:50 am
Another surprise single released today…. “I Love my Country” by Florida Georgia Line. They went full on “Dad Country” bland pop. ….