THE GEORGIA
THUNDERBOLTS
TRIUMPH WITH
RISE ABOVE IT ALL
INCREDIBLE NEW ROCK ALBUM
EXCLUSIVE ZOOM INTERVIEW
WITH LEAD SINGER
T J L Y L E
To celebrate the announcement, the band released the album’s latest single, "Stand Up," accompanied by a music video directed by Jim Arbogast. The video captures the band in their element, performing this powerful track that combines slithering guitar riffs and soaring vocals with a Southern rock flair.
These days, however, the Rome, Georgia-based quintet is a critically acclaimed and internationally touring band fending off the sophomore slump with its latest release. The Georgia Thunderbolts are rounded out by Zach Everett, bass, classical guitar, harmony vocals; Bristol Perry, drums; Logan Tolbert, guitar; and Riley Couzzourt, guitar. The quintet’s earthy and emotive aesthetic spans late 1960s singer-songwriter intimacy, the yearning for the blues, the mythological stories of country, and a bracing dose of arena-ready classic hard rock.
Previously, the band released its debut album, ‘Can We Get A Witness,’ smack in the middle of the pandemic. Despite not having the opportunity to tour, the album amassed over 6 million streams across digital platforms and earned critical acclaim.
Raring out of lockdown, the guys made up for lost time, performing alongside a who’s who of rock icons. Select live performance highlights include sharing stages with Black Stone Cherry, Deep Purple, The Marshall Tucker Band, the Allman Betts Band, Blackberry Smoke, The Kentucky Headhunters, The Steel Woods and The Outlaws.
Playing historical European theaters and seeing firsthand how their music translated overseas was eye opening. “Hearing people sing our songs back to us felt like we were in the Twilight Zone. We never thought this was possible—it’s a long way from getting beer bottles thrown at us,” TJ says laughing. All the growth and maturation over the past two and half years can be heard on ‘Rise Above It All.’ The 13-song collection is a flag-planting album, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter as The Georgia Thunderbolts continue to rise and resonate with audiences worldwide.
THE NEW ALBUM
BY
THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS
entitled
RISE ABOVE IT ALL
Preorder at: https://lnk.to/TheGAThunderbolts
Officially released on August 23rd
via Mascot Records
Stream the latest single “Stand Up”
Watch the dynamic music video, directed by Jim Arbogast
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT
THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS
VISIT
https://www.georgiathunderbolts.com/
Official website
https://www.facebook.com/GAThunderbolts/
Facebook
https://twitter.com/GAThunderbolts
Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/gathunderbolts/
Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@gathunderbolts
Tiktok
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJf6atP6Z_MsR7rSBoKzXASIT
YouTube
THUNDERBOLTS
TOUR DATES 2024
05 Jul
First Fridays
Rome, GA
25 Jul
Eastside Bowl
Nashville, TN
26 Jul
Trainwreck Saloon Westport
St. Louis, MO
27 Jul
Knuckleheads
Kansas City, MO
31 Jul
Marquis Theater
Denver, CO
01 Aug
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
Colorado Springs, CO
03 Aug
Kickstands Campground & Venue
Sturgis, SD
10 Aug
Ace Frehley and Foghat with special guests The Georgia Thunderbolts
Beaver Dam, KY
23 Aug
Blues Garage
Hannover, Germany
27 Aug
Colos-Saal
Aschaffenburg, Germany
30 Aug
Karosserifabrikken
Helsingør, Denmark
31 Aug
Sønderborghus
Sønderborg, Denmark
03 Sep
Hafenbar Tegel
Berlin, Germany
04 Sep
Gaststätte Stock
Hagen Am Teutoburger Wald, Germany
06 Sep
L.A. Live Style Cafe
Cham, Germany
07 Sep
WaldHaus eV Heilbronn
Heilbronn, Germany
08 Sep
Raismes Fest 2024
Raismes, France
14 Sep
Zydeco
Birmingham, AL
19 Sep
The Barrelhouse Ballroom
Chattanooga, TN
20 Sep
Smith's Olde Bar
Atlanta, GA
21 Sep
The Grand Theatre
Cartersville, GA
26 Sep
Live at Hub City Vinyl
Hagerstown, MD
08 Oct
Sellersville Theater
Sellersville, PA
25 Oct
The Georgia Thunderbolts Night 1
Dunn, NC
26 Oct
The Georgia Thunderbolts - Night 2
Dunn, NC
14 Dec
Pillars Pub
Fitzgerald, GA
THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
BOOK TRAILER
BOOK REVIEW
-By Literary Titan (5) STARS
The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show.
The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan.
Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives.
The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music. The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.
I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.
https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/
Gold Award Winner
