Good Trees River Band (GTRB) is thrilled to share their new single, “Blowin’ Smoke,” which hit all major streaming platforms on July 25. As the title track from their upcoming album Blowin’ Smoke, due out October 17, this tune is a blend of southern rock and vintage blues—channeling the raw vibe of GTRB’s road-tested chemistry. The lyrics represent a cynical hot take against spouting nonsense and staying in your rut. With Allman Brothers–inspired riffs, the inclusion of a moe.-flavored cowbell, and a gritty harmonica section, “Blowin’ Smoke” is a simultaneously laid-back and punchy anthem that sets the tone for the band’s return to their jam-inspired roots.
Building to the release of Blowin’ Smoke in October, the quartet will share two more singles in the coming months—“Russian Dragon” (August 22), featuring Jim Loughlin from moe. on percussion, and “The Candle” (September 19). The band’s third album—guided by the Americana-charged production style of Dan Horne of Circles Around the Sun—was cut live over two days at Mojo Studios in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and bottles GTRB’s live stage energy. “We recorded everything live, which plays to our strengths,” says drummer/vocalist Evan Valentine. The introspective depth of “The Candle” and funky edge of “Russian Dragon” serve to paint a vivid canvas of the band’s post-COVID journey. From the rolling hills of Asheville to the coastal stretches of Maine—it’s a record that’s as much about the miles traveled as the music and brotherhood made.
“Blowin’ Smoke” (single) was crafted in an afternoon by guitarist Danny Circharo and percussionist/vocalist Gavin Gebhardt and captures the band’s love for rock in some of its many glorious forms—classic, southern, psych, and jam. “It was a fun, smooth, and telling experience about our ability to collaborate,” Danny says, reflecting on how Gavin’s push for an Allman Brothers vibe sparked their first co-write. Bassist Ned Brady calls the track’s rhythm “catchy and rockin’,” with a chorus that nods to moe.’s “Okayalright.” For Gavin, it’s a personal milestone: “It’s the first song we’ve put out where I’m playing harmonica.” The single is a snapshot of GTRB’s evolving sound, blending their collective individual skills and influences into a groove that feels both simple yet tastefully layered with complexity.
GTRB, newly signed to Nashville-based Gitcha Records, is gearing up for a fall tour to bring Blowin’ Smoke to life. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.
Listen to “Blowin’ Smoke” now on your preferred streaming platform.
About Good Trees River Band:
Good Trees River Band (GTRB) is comprised of Evan Valentine (drums/vocals), Danny Circharo (guitar), Gavin Gebhardt (vocals/percussion), and Ned Brady (bass). What started as a loose and fun jam band sound in their beginning years after forming in 2015, GTRB has recently evolved into a heavier, psychedelic sound with socially critical lyrics and nods to classic Southern Rock. With their members scattered across New England and Florida, the band is often on extensive road tours, where their live performances showcase their ever-broadening stylistic landscape. In the studio, GTRB brings in a wide spectrum of ideas and sounds while collaborating with well-renowned producers and musicians with their own distinct sounds, including Dan Horne of Circles Around the Sun, Jim Loughlin of moe., and Ben McLeod of All Them Witches. Each GTRB album is in a world of its own, and the band’s grassroots gusto has bolstered their growing popularity heading into their second decade.
