Blackfoot, the Southern American rock band who were originally formed in the 1970’s by current lead guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rickey Medlocke, are back with a new lineup, and will release the new album, Southern Native, via Loud & Proud Records on August 5th.

Blackfoot has always been defined by their hard rock edge as evident on their most successful singles “Train, Train” and “Highway Song”. In 2012, under Medlocke’s sturdy guidance, he recruited a completely new ensemble. The Jacksonville, Florida-based foursome, including lead guitarist/vocalist Tim Rossi, guitarist/vocalist Rick Krasowski, bassist Brian Carpenter and drummer Matt Anastasi, are carrying the torch for the next generation with their hard-driving sound.

"This record is head to head old school meets new school, classic to new rock for a brand new generation!" says Medlocke, “Turn it up loud!”

“Rickey bridged the generations by having his grandfather Shorty Medlocke play on those early Blackfoot records,” said lead guitarist/vocalist Tim Rossi. “So having Rickey play slide and other guitar with us on this record bridges the modern gap. It’s a full-circle kind of thing.”

That forward-moving proof can be found deep within the music of Southern Native, from the proud heritage callbacks of the title track to the tasty slide-driven travelogue of “Take Me Home” to the harmonic ramrod-riffage twist on Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s powerful “Ohio” (which includes quite a shrewd lyrical shout-out at the end).

Tracklisting:

“Need My Ride”
“Southern Native”
“Everyman”
“Call Of A Hero”
“Take Me Home”
“Whiskey Train”
“Satisfied Man”
“Ohio”
“Love This Town”
“Diablo Loves Guitar”

Blackfoot have toured extensively over the past few years re-igniting their fanbase while introducing the new Blackfoot music and its members to fans of other Southern rock artists such as Skynyrd. Blackfoot will be touring all summer in support of Southern Native.

Tour dates:

July
2 - Guntersville, AL - Lake City Amusement Park
8 - Bonner Springs, KS - Providence Medical Center Amphitheater (with Lynyrd Skynyrd)
9 - Fremont, NE - John C Fremont Days
15 -  Mebane, NC - Whiskey Sours
16 - Greenville, SC - Gottrocks
21 - Salisbury, MD - Headquarters Live
22 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance Theater
24 - Long Branch, NJ - Brighton Bar

August
13 - Ringle, WI - Q and Z Expo
19 - Dallas, TX - Trees
20 - San Antonio, TX - Cadillac Bar
27 - Oxford, AL - Rumble Motorcycle Rally

September
2 - Tazewell, TN - Smoke In The Valley
17 - Bainbridge, GA - Flint River Jam
23 - Stafford Springs, CT - Palace Theater
24 - Kent Narrows, ND - Island Bay Day