THE BLACK CROWES release the second song “Cross Your Fingers” from their upcoming album “Happiness Bastards” – Digital Mediaverse

The legendary rock band THE BLACK CROWES premieres «Cross Your Fingers«, the second installment of his long-awaited new album «Happiness Bastards«, which will be released on March 15 through his own label Silver Arrow Records. «Cross Your Fingers«, an electrifying plea against a toxic lover, combines romantic agony with a devastating guitar riff, emphasizing the searing heat of a tense relationship. You can hear “Cross Your Fingers” in this link.

After the exhilarating lead single «Wanting And Waiting«, from the next album «Happiness Bastards«, «Cross Your Fingers» gains momentum with the urgency of a band that has just started. A delicate acoustic introduction gives way to a rhythmic, explosive and guitar-driven chorus, infused with the funk and soul of the brothers’ Georgian roots. Robinson. Since its launch in January, «Wanting And Waiting» has dominated the airwaves: already in the top 10 on four radio formats, including AAA, Americana, Active Rock and Canadian Active Rock.

In 2024 it will be 40 years since the creation of THE BLACK CROWESand the brothers Robinson They claim this momentous year as their own. A tribute to its past and a celebration of the present and the future, «Happiness Bastards» is the tenth studio album by THE BLACK CROWES and his first original music in 15 years. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Jay Joycethe album includes ten new songs, with a very special collaboration from the Grammy-winning superstar Lainey Wilson. Pre-order Happiness Bastards here.

To celebrate the upcoming release of their new album, THE BLACK CROWES They will return to the road this spring with the 35-date tour Happiness Bastards Tour. The confirmed locations are the following:

April
2 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry House
3 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theater
5 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
6 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
8 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
10 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theater
12 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theater
13 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
15 – Seattle, WA – McCaw Hall
16 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theater
19 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
20 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
23 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
24 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
27 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
28 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
30 – Washington, DC – The Anthem

May
1 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
3 – Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center
4 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort
7 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
14 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
15 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo
17 – Newcastle, UK – O2 City Hall
18 – Wolverhampton, UK – The Civic at The Halls
21 – Brussels, BE – Ancienne Belgique
22 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live
24 – Paris, FR – L’Olympia
27 – Milan, IT – Teatro Arcimboldi Milano
29 – Frankfurt, DE – Alte Oper
30 – Stuttgart, DE – Liederhalle

June
1 – Berlin, DE – Verti Music Hall
4 – Copenhagen, DK – Falkonersalen
5-8, 2024 Sôlvesborg, SE – Sweden Rock Festival**
9 – Mérida, ES – Stone & Music Festival

**Festival date

THE BLACK CROWES They leave the nonsense in the past. 15 years after their last album of original music, the brothers Robinson present «Happiness Bastards«, their tenth studio album. Some will say that the project has taken several tumultuous years in the making, but we maintain that it comes at the right time. Call it brotherly love or musical destiny, the long-awaited album that consecrates the reunion of this legendary band may be what saves rock & roll. At a time when the art form is buried under the corporate gloss of its successors, THE BLACK CROWES They bite back with the anguish of unspoken words written on paper and electrified by guitar strings, revealing naked rock & roll. No sparkles or glitter, just rhythm and blues at its finest: gritty, loud and in your face.

Since THE BLACK CROWES reunited in 2019, they have made a triumphant return to form with over 150 shows spanning 20 countries around the world, celebrating the 30th anniversary of «Shake Your Money Maker«, the album that put them on the map. Upon returning from the road, they knew they needed something new to make up for their lost time. Brothers Robinson and the lifelong bassist Sven Pipien They headed to the studio with the producer Jay Joyce in early 2023 and the experiences of years past were transcribed through music as the band found their way back to their roots. And finally it’s here: «Happiness Bastards» goes on sale March 15, 2024.

(Photo – Ross Halfin)