Release: Atomic Road Kings "Clean Up The Blood" Available Feb 21st Clean Up The Blood mixes the soul, dynamics, and grit of traditional American roots and blues music with a nod at modern society and stories of modern living. The album was recorded live at Atkinson’s own Bigtone Studios using vintage gear and all-analog equipment from the 1940s and 1950s, creating an original sound born of 1950s gospel, blues, rock-n-roll and more.
The Atomic Road Kings is the project of two musical powerhouses; veteran Orange County harmonica man Eric “Jailhouse” Von Herzen, long-time side man for Walter Trout, Social Distortion, Kid Ramos, Junior Watson, and the 44s, among others; and the brilliant young multi-instrumentalist Big Jon Atkinson, also the back-up guitarist for Kim Wilson’s solo project.
Atkinson’s raw vocals and moody guitar and Von Herzen’s rich harmonica tones create the perfect vehicle for Atkinson’s word-wise lyrics. There is no roots band today that more masterfully builds on the tradition of classic American music, deeply
authentic enough to thrill any purist, while musically sophisticated enough to please the most contemporary audiences.
MUSICIANS
Jon Atkinson– Vocals; lead guitar on tracks 4, 5, 6 & 9; rhythm
guitar on tracks 3, 7, 8 & 10
Eric Von Herzen – Harmonica
Bill Stuve – Acoustic and electric bass
Malachi Johnson – Drums
Scot Smart – Lead guitar on tracks 3 & 7; rhythm guitar on tracks
4, 6, 8, 9 & 10
Danny Michel – Lead guitar on tracks 1 & 11; rhythm guitar on
tracks 2 & 12
Tony Delgado – Lead guitar on track 2
Robert Welch – Piano on track 1
- TRACK LIST
1. I’VE GOT TIME 4:19
2. RUMORS 5:00
3. IN ARMS REACH 2:18
4. HAVE YOUR WAY 2:05
5. MY WAY BACK HOME 3:24
6. CLEAN UP THE BLOOD 3:08
7. CANDY MAN 3:09
8. AIN’T FOR ME 2:29
9. YOU GOT TO CHANGE 2:26
10. TWO SIDED STORY 4:44
11. VIBRATIONS 3:32
12. BACK DOWN SOUTH 2:3
PUBLICIST: FRANKROSZAK |www.frankroszakpromotions.com
Band: www.facebook.com/AtomicRoadKings
