The World’s Best American Band. The bold statement from Louisville’s White Reaper is not only the title of their new album, but also the band’s credo.
“Because we are the best,” says guitarist/vocalist Tony Esposito. “Just like Muhammad Ali was the greatest, you gotta say it out loud for people to believe it.”
And with that mentality the band hit the studio with close friend and producer Kevin Ratterman (My Morning Jacket, Young Widows) and made a good ol’ fashioned in-your-face rock ’n’ roll record.
“We didn’t make this record or start this band because we wanted to come across in a single, certain way,” says Esposito. “We just make records that we’d want to hear. We started doing this because it’s fun as hell, just as much now as it was when we were 14.”
Boasting textured melodies, layered guitars and more seasoned lyrics, The World’s Best American Band finds the quartet busting out of the basement sound established on their previous full length (2015’s White Reaper Does It Again) and setting their sights on the arena.
“The World’s Best American Band” was release April 7 and the band is currently on a North American tour promoting it that well be at the Entry on 5/1. Tickets are still available HERE
Photo Credit: Jesse DeFlorio
Tour Dates:
Apr 25 The Sidewinder Austin, TX
Apr 26 The Korova San Antonio, TX
Apr 28 The Riot Room Kansas City, MO
May 01 7th Street Entry Minneapolis, MN
May 02 The Frequency Madison, WI
May 04 Rave Bar Milwaukee, WI
May 05 Beat Kitchen Chicago, IL
May 06 Madison Live Covington, KY
May 08 The Basement Columbus, OH
May 09 The Stache Grand Rapids, MI
May 12 Basement East Nashville, TN
May 13 The Burl Lexington, KY
May 19 Hangout Music Festival Gulf Shores, AL
May 25 White Rabbit Caberet Indianapolis, IN
May 26 TURNBUCKLE COMEDY & MUSIC FESTIVAL Maquoketa, IA
May 30 Baby’s All Right Brooklyn, NY
Jun 01 Milkboy Philadelphia, PA
Jun 03 Cattivo Pittsburgh, PA
Jun 04 Sawyer Point/Yeatmen’s Cove Cincinnati, OH
Jun 06 Dc9 Washington, DC
Jun 07 Great Stage Park Manchester, TN
Jun 08 Cat’s Cradle Carrboro, NC
Jun 09 The Earl Atlanta, GA
Jun 11 Bonnaroo Music Festival Manchester, TN
Jun 20 The Cobalt Vancouver, Canada
Jun 21 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR
Jun 22 Tractor Tavern Seattle, WA
Jun 25 Constellation Room Santa Ana, CA
Jun 26 Soda Bar San Diego, CA
Jun 27 Troubadour West Hollywood, CA
Jun 28 Valley Bar Phoenix, AZ
Jun 30 Larimer Lounge Denver, CO
