BAND OF THE DAY: ROB JONES AND THE RESTLESS DREAM

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Introducing a new Manchester-based musical collective Rob Jones & The Restless Dream, set to release their new EP ‘Trees’ this August with lead single ‘Ballerina’, out June 2nd.

Brought up on a staple diet of Dylan, Springsteen, Seeger and Petty; Rob left the stability of his career in teaching to take his chance to become a full time singer / songwriter in the great reset year of 2020-2021. Finding some of the most talented musicians in Manchester to bring his songs to life, Rob Jones & The Restless Dream formed with Alan Taylor on drums, Josh Cavanagh-Brierley on bass guitar, Danny Wellens on keys, and Dan Catherall on lead guitar; they released their first EP Castles in 2022.

Creating simply-crafted melodies and wistful poetry with a west-coast country/Americana feel; new EP Trees represents an evolution in Rob’s writing and the sound of the band; and brims with lyrics about life, love and the star of 30-something disillusionment with whistleable choruses and timeless musicianship. Trees, produced by Mark Lewis of The Northern Cowboys, also features some special guests throughout including Chris Hillman on pedal-steel, Grace Kelly on backing vocals and Alan Keary on strings.

Rob Jones & The Restless Dream – Ballerinahttps://youtu.be/d7MtLPtECK0

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The 4 track EP ‘Trees’ opens with ‘Heart of the Storm’ – a song about unrequited love with a rich vocal harmony and a Knopfleresque guitar riff; followed by ‘Ballerina’ (the lead single) and the EP’s ballad ‘Cut So Deep’, which builds to a heartbreaking crescendo and features a stunning string arrangement by Colin Elliot. Closing with ‘Caroline’, a bittersweet reflection on the power of nature and escape, the EP is sure to be the soundtrack to another summer as it passes us by.

Follow Rob Jones & The Restless Dream

www.robjonesandtherestlessdream.com Facebook // Spotify // Instagram // Youtube

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