Sixty-nine year old Robert Finley has a new DanAuerbach produced album coming out, and the new single off of it is going to be perfect for fans of 2021's Sharecroper's Son. "Sneakin' Around" is just pure Louisiana blues and soul. Finley's voice just has a natural grit to it which fits Auerbach's slick production perfectly. It's a sound that is timeless, sounding both vintage and modern at the same time. If you have a shred of soul in you, you're going to love "Sneakin' Around." Even if you're not normally a fan of blues, R&B, or any variety of Americana, you owe it to yourself to check this one out.
You can watch the video for "Sneakin' Around" below. Black Bayou is due out October 27 on Easy Eye Sound, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Robert Finley, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 - Nashville, Tn - Brooklyn Bowl Nashville With the Black Keys Saturday Aug. 12, 2023 - Rauma, Finland - Rauma Blues 2023 Thursday Oct. 26, 2023 - New York, NY - Knitting Factory Saturday, 4 November 2023 - Groningen, NL - Take Root Festival Sunday, 5 November 2023 - Brussels, BE - Rotonde @ Botanique Wednesday, 8 November 2023 - London, UK - Jazz Café Thursday, 9 November 2023 - Manchester, UK - Blues Kitchen Friday, 10 November 2023 - Pandrup, DK - Blues Heaven Festival Tuesday, 14 November 2023 - Toulouse, FR - Salle Nougaro Wednesday, 15 November 2023 - Saint-Nazaire, FR - VIP Thursday, 16 November 2023 - Amiens, FR - La Lune des Pirates Saturday, 18 November 2023 - Šumperk, CZ - Blues Alive Festival Monday, 20 November 2023 - Tourcoing, FR - Le Grand Mix Tuesday, 21 November 2023 - Paris, FR - Maroquinerie Thursday, 23 November 2023 - La Roche-Sur-Yon, FR - Quai M Friday, 24 November 2023 - La Rochelle, FR - La Sirène Saturday, 25 November 2023 - Castres, FR - Lo Boegason Sunday, 26 November 2023 - Saint-Etienne, FR - Le Fil
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