Robbie Rapids, a true rock n’ roller hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, channels the classic stylings of the genre into his own modern brand of bright and catchy rock music. Taking his stage name from his hometown, Robbie is perhaps best known for his efforts fronting a Tom Petty tribute band where his own vocal similarity to the artist helps create an authentic experience in homage to the great artist.
Now based in Atlanta, Georgia, Rapids has enlisted the talents of renowned local musicians to help realise his sonic vision. Today, Robbie Rapids leads his band, Robbie & the Rapids, featuring Ralph Crabtree on lead guitar, Steve Jones on the organ, Matt Stachler on bass and backing vocals and drummer Scott Jacobs, to deliver his unique sound.
Having debuted with the single “Who Shot Them Down” in 2022, produced in collaboration with session musician and producer David Levene, Rapids has since released a string of successful singles and his first full-length album, Class 1 Rapids, last year.
Now he brings us his latest release with the new single titled “Fishing the River,” serving up an uptempo swamp rock song penned about Robbie’s angling experiences on the Pere Marquette River in Baldwin, Michigan and being out-fished by his cousin Jim. With light-hearted lyricism about his own lack of fishing talent, Robbie and his band lay down a grooving blues-inflected jam full of slick musicianship and catchy hooks – no pun intended!
Brought in by playful bouncing tones as soft harmonica tones usher in the groove of the guitar riff and shuffle of the drums. The verse sees Robbie’s bright vocals glide in, riding the stretched texture of organ and cut with gritty instrumental lines.
Spinning storytelling lyricism, Robbie paints a picture that transports you straight to the fishing scene and has you reminiscing about your own fishing memories. His rich voice carries lively melodic leads, perfectly backed by the intricate instrumental performances of his band who pepper the arrangement with smooth solo flourishes, resulting in a truly charming and highly original jam from start to finish.
Listen to Fishing the River below
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