Big things from Blackberry Smoke.
Today, the famed southern rock group released the second single from their upcoming album, a new song titled “Little Bit Crazy.” The harmony-filled track tells the tale of a gal that could send a man falling in love into a spiral if it doesn’t work out.
Charlie Starr, lead man of the group, reflected on the track, noting:
“It’s a rock and roll song about this fella and the girl who might be his undoing.”
Filled with heavy guitar riffs and Starr’s legendary vocals, the track is your next pending heartbreaker. Written by Starr and longtime collaborator Travis Meadows, this second single highlights the rockin’ tracks in store for their upcoming album, Be Right Here, slated for a February 16, 2024 release.
The black and white video, which premiered with the single’s release, highlights moments of the track coming to life in the studio, giving a glimpse into the longstanding band’s creative process.
“We loved bringing this song to life! It’s a soulful rock and roller, and having Sherie and Sherita from The Black Bettys lend their incredible vocals took it a to a new level.
It’s time to get a little bit crazy!”
Be Right Here’s release is quickly approaching as 2023 comes to an end; Charlie Starr shared what we can expect from the upcoming album, which icon Dave Cobb produced.
“We always track live together, but this time we had all our amps and drums and everything in the same room. It’s just as natural and as real as possible.
The last album was very raw too, but with this one, I remember different times I would say, ‘I think we should redo that,’ and Dave was like, ‘No, leave it that way. That way, it’s magical.’”
The album’s lead single, “Dig A Hole,” was a solid start to tease what we have in store, with the anthem highlighting living life to the fullest while you can.
I am excited to see what the rest of the album holds. Blackberry Smoke’s consistency makes them one I am always happy to tune into.
Be Right Here tracklist:
1. Dig A Hole
2. Hammer And The Nail
3. Like It Was Yesterday
4. Be So Lucky
5. Azalea
6. Don’t Mind If I Do
7. Whatcha Know Good
8. Other Side of the Light
9. Little Bit Crazy
10. Barefoot Angel
Along with the single following the release of the lead single “Dig A Hole,” Blackberry Smoke announced their extensive 2024 tour dates, spanning international waters.
Dates that are bolded will be available for presale on October Friday, October 13, at 10:00 a.m. local time. With the tour announcement, there are plenty of dates nationally and internationally to catch the boys in action.
You won’t want to miss it.
Blackberry Smoke Tour Dates:
October 7—Petros, TN—Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary*
October 12—Effingham, IL—Rusty Reel Lake Jam
October 14—Conroe, TX—Cajun Catfish Festival
November 2—Huntsville, AL—Orion Amphitheater#
November 3—Tallahassee, FL—Donald L. Tucker Civic Center#
November 4—Orlando, FL—Orlando Amphitheatre#
November 9—Pompano Beach, FL—Pompano Beach Amphitheater+
November 10—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre+
November 11—St. Petersburg, FL—Jannus Live+
November 15—Shipshewana, IN—Blue Gate Theatre
November 16—Waukegan, IL—Genesee Theatre
November 17—Elizabeth, IN—Caesars Event Center at Caesars Southern Indiana
November 24—Atlanta, GA—Coca-Cola Roxy^
December 29—Roanoke, VA—The Berglund Center
December 30—Hiawassee, GA—Anderson Music Hall
December 31—Spartanburg, SC—Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
February 4-10, 2024—Miami, FL—Outlaw Country Cruise
February 15, 2024—Durham, NC—Durham Performing Arts Center
February 16—Cherokee, NC—Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort – Event Center
February 17, 2024—North Myrtle Beach, SC—House of Blues
February 18, 2024—Charlotte, NC—Ovens Auditorium
February 20, 2024—Charlottesville, VA—Jefferson Theater
February 22, 2024— Indianapolis, IN—Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
February 23, 2024—Columbus, OH—Newport Music Hall
February 29, 2024—Little Rock, AR—The Hall
March 1, 2024—Fort Smith, AR—TempleLive
March 2, 2024—Springfield, MO—Gillioz Theatre
March 7, 2024—Denver, CO—Ogden Theatre
March 8, 2024—Beaver Creek, CO—Vilar Performing Arts Center
March 9, 2024—Kansas City, MO—Uptown Theatre
September 9, 2024—Glasgow, U.K.—O2 Academy
September 10, 2024—Edinburgh, U.K.—O2 Academy
September 12, 2024—Manchester, U.K.—O2 Apollo
September 13, 2024—Birmingham, U.K.—O2 Academy
September 14, 2024—London, U.K.—Eventim Apollo
September 16, 2024—Brussels, Belgium—Ancienne Belgique
September 17, 2024—Tilburg, Netherlands—O13
September 18, 2024—Hannover, Germany—Capitol
September 20, 2024—Copenhagen, Denmark—VEGA
September 21, 2024—Oslo, Norway—Sentrum Scene
September 22, 2024—Stockholm, Sweden—Annexet
September 24, 2024—Berlin, Germany—Columbiahalle
September 25, 2024—Vienna, Austria—Gasometer
September 26, 2024—Munich, Germany—Tonhalle
September 28, 2024—Paris, France—L’Olympia
September 29, 2024—Cologne, Germany—E-Werk
September 30, 2024—Zurich, Switzerland—Kauflauten
October 2, 2024—Milan, Italy—Alcatraz
*with special guest Ben Chapman
#with Turnpike Troubadours
+with special guest FEEL
^with special guest Larkin Poe