He’s the Godfather…the Pioneer…Australia’s Titan of Americana…and he’s soon to release his first solo album since 2016 through his new home at Cheatin’ Hearts Records (a country imprint of Wagon’s longtime home, Spunk Records).
And in this spirit of new beginnings and/or rebirth and renewal, (Don’t Be) Down And Out – the lead single from Henry Wagons forthcoming album – is released today, the first day of Spring. It’s classic Henry Wagons, but with a little more twang and a whole lot more swagger… and while we’re talkin’ swagger, check out the accompanying cosmic country video clip featuring Wagons and his outlaw country sidekick The Harry Morrissey Official bustin’ the moves, and you’ll know what we’re talking about.
An outlaw country song at its core, this new tune is guaranteed to raise your spirits while also raising the roof. With a showcase at this year’s AmericanaFest locked in, Henry is ready to cast his ever-curious, startlingly present shadow across any raised platform on offer. Henry is renowned as a master craftsman of the stage, carving out his place like no-other. He soaks up inspiration from spectres of the past in Hazelwood and Elvis, also the many comrades with whom he has shared the stage with, such as Lucinda Williams and Justin Townes Earle, all intertwined by a passion for classic song-craft. Wagons is a vibrant, globe-trotting creative dynamo that is truly reaching the full extent of his powers and with many a grand scale project set to unfold, he is a force you need to witness.
“Like so many, the pandemic had me creatively running dry. Thankfully, as soon as the world started opening up, there was a strange and swift switch. When I began to hit the stage again, my eyes widened. Seeing the audiences and getting to raise a glass with my fellow troubadours had me wildly inspired. The dam broke, and a torrent of songs started flowing out.” HENRY WAGONS
Henry Wagons’ (Don’t Be) Down And Out is out September 1, 2022
through Cheatin’ Hearts Records. New album out 2023.