Southern California roots-rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return with “Run Back To Me,” an emotionally compelling heartfelt ballad self-produced by the band, and released Friday March 27, ahead of their Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes April and May 2026 U.K. and European tour.
Stream the new single “Run Back To Me.”Watchofficial music video on YouTube.
The initial idea for “Run Back to Me” first came to songwriter Desirae Megan as she was scrolling through Instagram and came across a beautiful photo of Robert Jon and his family. She felt deeply in that moment, thinking about how hard it can be to be away from the ones you love while on tour. A melody immediately popped into her head, and she knew she wanted to write something to help Robert, River, and Rachael feel more connected to Robert Jon while he was away on tour.
Months later a road trip to Phoenix, Arizona, for a RJTW gig with partner and keyboardist for the band, Jake Abernathie, Desirae floated the idea and they immediately began working on it during the 5-hour drive to the gig. This was the initial birth point of what would later be called “Run Back to Me,” a poignant southern rock ballad about staying connected to the ones you love when you’re away.
Since forming in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck; Robert Jon Burrison (vocals, guitar), Henry James (lead guitar, vocals), Andrew Espantman (drums, vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and Jake Abernathie (keyboards) – have built a devoted global following through relentless touring and an unshakable live chemistry that bridges Southern rock tradition with California soul.
Fresh off their Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes 2026 U.S. Tour, the band are looking forward to touring the U.K. and Europe again in April and May 2026. Tickets are available from www.robertjonandthewreck.com.
Live photo by David Pickles. Tour poster photo by Rob Bondurant.
Hot off the heels of the release of their latest single “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is,” critically acclaimed Southern Roots Rock band Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce the second leg of their 2026 UK Tour. In addition to their April 2026 UK tour dates featuring special guestSam Morrow, the band will return to the UK in June and October to perform more concerts.
Planet Rock will run a48-hour ticket pre-sale for the June and October tour dates from 10am on Wednesday February 4th. Pre-sale tickets available from PlanetRock.com. Password protected: RJTW2026.
New dates include Holmfirth Picturedrome (June 18), Love Rocks Festival (June 19), Cambridge Junction (Oct 2), Nottingham Rock City (Oct 3), Liverpool, O2 Academy 2 (Oct 4), Bristol Trinity (Oct 6) Leeds Project House (Oct 7) and Oxford O2 Academy (Oct 8).
The announcement follows rave reviews of their current studio album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes.
Prolific songwriters with a wealth of new material who refuse to be constrained by traditional release strategies, the band’s new partnership with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records affords them the opportunity to work with the world’s top producers and release a steady stream of high-quality singles on an ongoing basis, cutting through the industry chaos and ensuring new music is accessible to their fans.
Hailing from Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck take the Southern rock sound from the East Coast and make it their own. Since their inception in 2011, these native Californians featuring Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, background vocals), Henry James Schneekluth (lead guitar, background vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and recent member, Jake Abernathie (keyboards), have been electrifying audiences all over the world with their soaring guitar leads, rich vocal harmonies, and memorable tunes.
Watch the official music video for their single “Ashes in the Snow” on YouTube HERE.
As Robert Jon & The Wreck prepare to embark on this next chapter with their highly anticipated April 2026 UK tour, fans old and new are invited to join in the celebration of change, rebirth, and the relentless spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Stay tuned for continued updates.
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ROBERT JON & THE WRECKJUNE AND OCTOBER 2026 UK TOUR
NEWCASTLE, WYLAM BREWERY WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2026 Tickets: alttickets.com Palace of Arts Exhibition Park, Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PZ www.wylambrewery.co.uk/events
MANCHESTER, ACADEMY 2 THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2026 Tickets: alttickets.com University of Manchester Students Union Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR www.manchesteracademy.net
Southern California roots-rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return with “Back To The Beginning Again,” a powerful stand-alone single recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, self-produced by the band and mixed by engineer Alex Pasco. Anchored by stacked guitars, a swampy groove, and soaring vocals, the song is a textbook southern rocker, subtly infused with shades of ’90s grunge and alternative influences.
STREAM “Back To The Beginning Again.” Watch the official music video below.
“‘Back To The Beginning Again’ was written while on tour sometime last year,” shares guitarist Henry James. “The song reflects on deeper feelings of disillusionment and depression that happen while on tour and working in the music industry as a whole.” Built around a sludgy, bluesy riff and a howling Hammond organ solo by keyboardist Jake Abernathie, the track captures both the band’s introspective side and their trademark swagger.
As Henry explains, “As we get more invested in the business, politics, and hustle of this life, it can become difficult to feel connected to the initial pureness and excitement of playing music that made us fall in love with it as children and teenagers.” Lyrically, the song yearns to return to that simplicity – “a desire to go back to those feelings of excitement and freshness from the early years of performing in bands.” The result is an emotionally charged reflection on mental health, purpose, and rediscovering the spark that first inspired their love of music.
“Back To The Beginning Again” follows the band’s acclaimed studio album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, out now via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Order it here.
Produced by Grammy-winner Dave Cobb and mixed by Greg Gordon (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson), the album captures the group’s raw live energy across ten tracks, earning praise for its blend of “soulful storytelling and sheer rock-and-roll firepower.” – Classic Rock Magazine
Since forming in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck – Robert Jon Burrison (vocals, guitar), Henry James (lead guitar, vocals), Andrew Espantman (drums, vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and Jake Abernathie (keys) – have built a devoted global following through relentless touring and an unshakable live chemistry that bridges Southern rock tradition with California soul.
Fresh off a European summer tour and a series of U.S. festival appearances, the band will join Samantha Fish for a West Coast run this November before launching their Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes U.S. Tour in early 2025, with stops across the Southeast, Midwest, and Plains. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit robertjonandthewreck.com.
TOUR DATES
November 13 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound* November 14 – Bakersfield, CA – World Records* November 15 – Fontana, CA – Stage Red* November 16 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory* November 18 – Santa Barbara, CA – Lobero Theatre* November 19 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore* November 20 – Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall* November 22 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile* November 23 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater* November 24 – Bend, OR – Tower Theatre*
*Supporting Samantha Fish2026 TOUR DATES
US JANUARY
January 8 – Flagstaff, AZ – Orpheum Theater January 9 – Phoenix, AZ – Musical Instrument Museum January 10 – Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
US FEBRUARY-MARCH
February 20 – Bonita Springs – Arts Bonita February 21 – Gainesville, FL – Heartwood Soundstage February 22 – Orlando, FL – Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater February 23-27 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Rock Legends Cruise February 27 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall March 1 – West Palm Beach – Kravis Center March 3 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Pour House March 4 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club* March 5 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre* March 7 – Asheville, NC – DIana Wortham Theatre* March 8 – Franklin, TN – The Franklin Theatre March 10 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom* March 11 – Chicago, IL – Chop Shop* March 12 – St Louis, MO – The Sovereign* March 13 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads* March 14 – Oklahoma CIty, OK – Beer City Music Hall* *with special guest Sam Morrow
April 10-12, 2026 – Miramar Beach, FL – Sound Wave Beach Weekend + +Sold Out
EUROPE SPRING TOUR “Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes Tour”
April 14 – Herne Bay, UK – King’s Hall April 15 – Newcastle, UK – Wylam Brewery April 16 – Manchester, UK – Academy 2 April 17 – Glasgow, UK – The Garage April 18 – London, UK – 02 Shepherds Bush Empire April 19 – Southampton UK – The Brook April 22 – Paris, FR – Alhambra April 23 – Bilbao, ES – Kafe Antzokia April 24 – Madrid, ES – Sala But April 25 – Jerez de la Frontera, ES – La Bodega April 26 – Malaga, ES – La Trinchera April 28 – Valencia, ES – Sala Moon April 29 – Barcelona,ES – Razzmatazz 2 April 30 – Riotord, FR – Climax Club Legend May 1 – Bensheim, DE – Musiktheater Rex May 2 – Winterbach, DE – Lehenbachhale May 3 – Regensburg, DE – VAZ Pfarrheim May 5 – Berlin, DE – Columbia Theater May 6 – Bonn, DE – Harmonie May 7 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg May 8 – Arnhem, NL – Luxor Live May 9 – Brussels BE – Ancienne Belgique
August 29-September 1, 2026 – Long Beach, CA – Cali-Country Cruise
Hot off the heels of the release of their critically acclaimed ninth studio album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, Californian southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce their April 2026 UK Tour.
Planet Rock will run a 48-hour ticket pre-sale from 10am on Wednesday September 17th. Pre-sale tickets will be available from PlanetRock.com. Password protected: RJTW2026.
Tickets for the King’s Hall show in Herne Bay will be available HERE. Tickets for The Garage show in Glasgow will be available HERE. Tickets for The Brook show in Southampton will be available HERE.
The announcement follows an onslaught of rave reviews for their new album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes.
Prolific songwriters with a wealth of new material who refuse to be constrained by traditional release strategies, the band’s new partnership with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records affords them the opportunity to work with the world’s top producers and release a steady stream of high-quality singles on an ongoing basis, cutting through the industry chaos and ensuring new music is accessible to their fans.
Hailing from Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck take the Southern rock sound from the East Coast and make it their own. Since their inception in 2011, these native Californians featuring Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, background vocals), Henry James Schneekluth (lead guitar, background vocals), and Warren Murrel (bass), and keyboardist Jake Abernathie have been electrifying audiences all over the world with their soaring guitar leads, rich vocal harmonies, and memorable tunes.
Watch the official music video for their single “Ashes in the Snow” on YouTube HERE.
As Robert Jon & The Wreck prepare to embark on this next chapter with their highly anticipated April 2026 UK tour, fans old and new are invited to join in the celebration of change, rebirth, and the relentless spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Stay tuned for continued updates.
DHP & Friends in Association with Teenage Head Music & The Main Thing Proudly Present
ROBERT JON & THE WRECK APRIL 2026 UK TOUR
PLANET ROCK 48-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE 10AM WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2025 VIA PLANETROCK.COM – PASSWORD PROTECTED: RJTW2026
NEWCASTLE, WYLAM BREWERY WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2026 Tickets: alttickets.com Palace of Arts Exhibition Park, Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PZ www.wylambrewery.co.uk/events
MANCHESTER, ACADEMY 2 THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2026 Tickets: alttickets.com University of Manchester Students Union Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR www.manchesteracademy.net
Reigning from southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck have been taking the southern rock sound established on the east coast and bringing it to the West Coast. Since their inception in 2011, these five native Californian’s; Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, background vocals), Henry Schneekluth (lead guitar, background vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and Jake Abernathie (keyboards), have been electrifying audiences globally with their soaring guitar leads, infectious grooves and rich vocal harmonies.
With yearly European tours now becoming an integral part of their touring regiment, Robert Jon & The Wreck found their flow being on the road most of the year, returning to California and prolifically pumping out new material.
Their sixth studio album, the critically acclaimed Shine a Light on Me Brother, was released in 2021. On September 30, 2022, The Wreck released Wreckage Vol. 2, a collection of exclusive in-studio and live concert performances recorded from 2020 – 2022 on Joe Bonamassa’s KTBA Records. On August 4, 2023, the band released the album Ride into The Light via Journeyman Records to critical acclaim.
On June 28, 2024, the band released their album Red Moon Rising featuring the singles Ballad of A “Broken Hearted Man,” “Stone Cold Killer,” and the title track “Red Moon Rising.”
On August 22, 2025, the band released their critically acclaimed ninth album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes produced by Grammy-award winning producer Dave Cobb. The album features the singles “Ashes in the Snow”, Highway, “Better of Me,” and many more.
Southern California roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have released their new studio album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, out today via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Recorded in Savannah, Georgia with Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb and mixed by Greg Gordon (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson), the album captures the band’s raw live spirit and emotional depth across ten tracks that blend rock-and-soul grit with timeless storytelling. As Rock & Blues Muse raves, the record is “a true testament to their ability to capture the human experience through music.”
Alongside the album, the band has unveiled its title track and latest single, “Heartbreak & Last Goodbye.” The song took shape from a simple acoustic idea and evolved under Cobb’s guidance into one of the record’s most powerful moments.
“It took one listen through for Dave to guide us to the arrangement that felt right,” shares guitarist Henry James. “It’s a climactic and emotional song, with tuneful piano from Jake Abernathie, mellotron textures, and Robert Jon’s deeply passionate vocals. Lyrically, it’s an age-old tale of heartbreak – raising a glass to love lost and the ghost it leaves behind.” With its sing-along chorus – “So, pour me more liquor and forget the ice, ‘cause I’ve been watered down too many times” – the track channels sorrow into celebration, delivering a cathartic centerpiece for the record.
Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes builds on the momentum of recent singles like “Dark Angel,” “Keep Myself Clean,” “Better Of Me,” and “I Wanna Give It,” each offering a glimpse into the album’s range of moods and textures. From the haunting tones of “Ashes in the Snow” to the driving energy of “Highway,” the record maps out the highs and lows of love, loss, and renewal, affirming the band’s evolution into one of today’s most dynamic rock outfits. Classic Rock Magazine hailed the album as “their most accomplished work to date,” noting the band’s ability to balance “soulful storytelling with sheer rock-and-roll firepower.”
Since forming in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck – Robert Jon Burrison (vocals, guitar), Henry James (lead guitar, vocals), Andrew Espantman (drums, vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and Jake Abernathie (keys) – have built a global following through relentless touring and a sound that bridges southern rock tradition with California soul. Fresh off a major European summer tour and a string of U.S. festival appearances, the band now turns its focus to the road ahead, with headlining U.S. dates and a West Coast run this fall alongside Samantha Fish. TotalNtertainment summed it up best: “Robert Jon & The Wreck are a band at the top of their game.”
TOUR DATES: September 13 – Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brews Festival November 13 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound* November 14 – Bakersfield, CA – World Records* November 15 – Fontana, CA – Stage Red* November 16 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory* November 18 – Santa Barbara, CA – Lobero Theatre* November 19 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore* November 20 – Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall* November 22 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile* November 23 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater* November 24 – Bend, OR – Tower Theatre* *Supporting Samantha Fish
2026 TOUR DATES February 23-27, 2026 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Rock Legends Cruise April 10-12, 2026 – Miramar Beach, FL – Joe Bonamassa’s Soundwave Beach Weekend (Sold Out) August 29-September 1, 2026 – Long Beach, CA – Cali-Country Cruise
Southern California roots-rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck continue the rollout of their upcoming album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes with the release of their latest single,
“I Wanna Give It,” out now via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records.
Co-written during the quiet, uncertain stretch when touring had come to a halt, “I Wanna Give It” takes inspiration from long nights spent jamming with friends on a porch in San Juan Capistrano. “It was a bit of a throwback,” shares lead guitarist Henry James. “We’d play acoustic guitars into the early hours, doing whatever we could to keep our minds at ease.” Written in collaboration with longtime friends Ian Cullen and Shane Krevoy (who also co-wrote “Oh Miss Carolina”), the track was brought to life with producer Dave Cobb at the helm, capturing the warm, wistful tone of a country-leaning rock song that feels both deeply personal and instantly familiar.
Lyrically, “I Wanna Give It” tells a story of fearless love and reckless abandon – of running away with someone even when the outcome is uncertain. “It doesn’t necessarily have a happy ending,” James says, “but it’s told with no regrets. Love can blind us sometimes, but it can also inspire us to live boldly. That’s something we all deserve to feel.”
“I Wanna Give It” is the latest in a powerful string of singles leading up to Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, following the smouldering “Keep Myself Clean,” the haunting “Dark Angel,” the swaggering “Better Of Me,” the electrifying “Highway,” and the reflective “Ashes in the Snow.” Each track builds on the album’s emotional arc and further expands the band’s range, offering a deeply felt meditation on love, loss, and finding your footing again.
Recorded in Savannah, Georgia, with Cobb, the album captures the group’s dynamic live energy and tight-knit chemistry, honed through years of touring together. Mixed by Greg Gordon (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson), Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes will be available August 22nd on CD, digital platforms, and limited edition coloured vinyl, with special merch bundles also on offer.
Since forming in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck – Robert Jon Burrison (vocals, guitar), Henry James (lead guitar, vocals), Andrew Espantman (drums, vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and Jake Abernathie (keys) – have carved out a loyal international following with their Southern-tinged rock-and-soul sound, sharp songwriting, and explosive live shows.
The band recently wrapped up a summer European tour, with dates in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, including standout appearances at Hookrock Festival and Melkweg in Amsterdam. Now back in the US, they’re gearing up for a packed August with headlining shows and summer festivals, including shows at Fargo Blues Festival, Stone Pier, Madison Ribberfest, and Telluride Blues and Brews Festival. A Fall U.S. tour is set to be announced next week. For tickets and the full tour schedule, visit www.robertjonandthewreck.com.
CD Track List
1. Sittin’ Pretty 2. Ashes In The Snow 3. Highway 4. Old Man 5. Dark Angel 6. Long Gone 7. Better Of Me 8. I Wanna Give It 9. Heartbreak & Last Goodbye 10. Keep Myself Clean Vinyl Track List
Side A 1. Sittin’ Pretty 2. Ashes In The Snow 3. Highway 4. Old Man 5. Dark Angel
Side B 1. Long Gone 2. Better Of Me 3. I Wanna Give It 4. Heartbreak & Last Goodbyes 5. Keep Myself Clean
Photo by Rob Bondurant
TOUR DATES:
Summer U.S. August 1 – Fargo, ND – Fargo Blues Festival August 2 – Lake View, IA – West Stone Pier Summer Concert Series August 3 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater August 5 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom August 6 – Homer, NY – Center For The Arts of Homer August 7 – Ridgefield, CT – Ballard Park Series August 8 – Athens, NY – Athens Riverside Park August 9 – Salisbury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall August 10 – St. Johnsbury, VT – Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series August 12 – Waldoboro, ME – Waldo Theatre August 13 – New York, NY – Sony Hall August 14 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall August 15 – South Park Township, PA – Summer Concert Series August 16 – Madison, IN – Madison Ribberfest September 13 – Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues and Brews Festival
Fall U.S. Touring Announcing Next Week
Spring 2026 February 23-27 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Rock Legends Blues Festival April 10-12 – Miramar Beach, FL – Joe Bonamassa’s Soundwave Beach Weekend 2026 August 29 – September 1 – Long Beach, CA – Cali-Country Cruise 2026
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