The Georgia Thunderbolts capture some vintage white lightning in a bottle on their high-octane sophomore album Rise Above It All — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The Southern torchbearers know better than to try to fix what ain’t broke on this 13-track collection of classic rock, heartfelt Americana and blues. If you’ve always wondered what it would have sounded like if Paul Rodgers and Bad Co. joined forces with Lynyrd Skynyrd, wonder no more; this quintet’s down-home mash of blazing guitars, powerhouse vocals and ominously swampy grooves will answer all your questions. But even if they don’t reinvent the wheel here, they put their own spin on it, displaying the artistic growth that has earmarked them as one of the leading acts in the modern rock genre.
To mark the album’s release, the band shared a new video for their latest single Wait. The track dives deep into the themes of patience and perseverance, underscored by lush harmonies and rich, emotive instrumentation. The song features Nashville multi-instrumentalist Kurt Ozan, whose pedal steel adds a distinctive touch to the track.
“Wait is definitely about the more patient side of things,” shares frontman TJ Lyle. “It could be relationships, it could be just time in general. The message is, when you’re down and out and become impatient, remember to take a step back and really focus on the end goal. Could be love, could be position, it could really be anything. I say love in the song because I think it pertains to anything universally. Why do something if you don’t love it? Patience and understanding are the key!”
Rise Above It All follows the success of their debut album Can We Get A Witness, which amassed millions of streams and established The Georgia Thunderbolts as a force to be reckoned with in the modern Southern rock landscape. With standout tracks like the anthemic Stand Up and the bluesy ballad Crawling My Way Back To You, the new album demonstrates their range and emotional depth, drawing on influences from classic rock to Americana.
The release of Rise Above It All also coincides with the kickoff of the band’s first European headline tour. They will hit 10 cities, including stops in Denmark, Holland and France. This marks a major milestone for the group, whose international fanbase continues to grow as they share their electrifying performances with audiences worldwide. Following their European stint, the band will return stateside for a series of U.S. tour dates.
Listen to Rise Above It All and check out The Georgia Thunderbolts’ tour dates below, get tickets for their shows via their website, and chart their rise on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Georgia Thunderbolts Tour Dates
Aug. 23 | Blues Garage – Isernhagen, Germany
Aug. 24 | Poppodium Astrant – Ede, The Netherlands
Aug. 27 | Colos-saal – Aschaffenburg, Germany
Aug. 29 | Stadtfe | Oldenburg, Germany
Aug. 30 | Karosserifabrikiken – Helsingor, Denmark
Aug. 31 | Sonderborghus – Sonderborg, Denmark
Sept. 3 | Hafenbar Tegel – Berlin, Germany
Sept. 4 | Gaststatte Stock – Hagen, Germany
Sept. 5 | Rock Jungfer – Arnstadt, Germany
Sept. 6 | La Cham – Cham, Germany
Sept. 7 | Waldhaus – Heilbronn, Germany
Sept. 8 | Raismes Fe | Raismes, France
Sept. 13 | The Foundry – Athens, GA
Sept. 14 | Zydeco – Birmingham, AL
Sept. 19 | The Barrelhouse Ballroom – Chattanooga, TN
Sept. 20 | Smith’s Olde Bar – Atlanta, GA
Sept. 21 | The Grand Theatre – Cartersville, GA
Sept. 27 | Elkton Music Hall – Elkton, MD
Sept. 28 | Live at Hub City Vinyl – Hagerstown, MD
Sept. 29 | Lancaster Roots and Blues 2024 – Lancaster, PA
Sept. 30 | Cellar on Penn – Pittsburgh, PA
Oct. 1 | Fanatics Pub – Lima, NY
Oct. 3 | Funk n Waffles – Syracuse, NY
Oct. 4 | Colony – Woodstock, NY
