POWERHOUSE BLUES-ROCK TRIO BB & THE BULLETS DROP ELECTRIC SOPHOMORE ALBUM WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER
Fresh off a meteoric rise that has cemented their status as Aotearoa's hardest-working blues-band, electrifying trio BB & THE BULLETS are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated second album, WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER is out today.
Recently signed to Memphis label Overton Music, BB & THE BULLETS continue to build on the runaway success of their acclaimed debut album High Tide – which was released last year via iconic French blues label Dixiefrog Records.
Now, with Wrong Side Of The River, the band cranks the intensity even higher. These songs build on the rock-solid foundation of their debut, fusing deep blues-roots with genuine rock firepower.
This new collection delivers 10 razor-sharp original tracks, plus a ferocious, reimagined cover of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac classic ‘Oh Well’ – transformed into a thunderous, proto-Led Zeppelin-style juggernaut.
Since bursting onto the scene, BB & THE BULLETS - guitarist/vocalist Brian Baker, bassist Stu “The Glue” Duncan, and drummer Brad MacMillan – have earned a reputation for blistering live performances and tireless touring. From intimate blues clubs in Raglan and Wellington to packed gigs in Dannevirke, Paihia, Milford Beach, Hamilton, and beyond, the band has played to enthusiastic crowds across the country, leaving fans hungry for more.
Debut album High Tide stormed the charts, hitting #12 on the Aotearoa Music Charts, #5 on the IMNZ Independent Music NZ Chart, and claiming the #1 spot on the Roots Music Report’s Australian Album Chart for 20 weeks. It continues to sell strongly in stores and at shows – with signed vinyl editions proving especially popular among devoted fans. Globally, the album is currently sitting at #16 on the Roots Music Report’s Blues Rock Album Chart and hit #29 on the NACC (North American College and Community) chart.
Hailing from Whanganui, Aotearoa/New Zealand, BB & The Bullets are a dynamic three-piece blues-rock powerhouse: Brian Baker (guitar/vocals), Stu Duncan (bass), and Brad MacMillan (drums). Known for their soulful originals, killer covers, and unstoppable live shows, the band blends timeless blues grit with modern rock muscle.
Their debut album High Tide earned international acclaim and chart success, and their new studio album Wrong Side Of The River promises to be a landmark release for the band – a bold, confident step forward that solidifies their place as one of the most exciting blues-rock acts to emerge from New Zealand in years.
With their well-deserved reputation for killer live shows, the band are working hard to consolidate their burgeoning fan base by hitting the road again over the next few months.
It is clearly evident that the blues scene is alive and vibrant on Antipodean shores, so blues fans, buckle-up, grab your mates and tickets - don’t miss your chance to check out an epic blues-rock experience like no other with BB & The Bullets!
SEE BB & THE BULLETS LIVE - NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES
– Thursday 16 April - Capital Blues Thunder Road, Blair St - Wellington
– Friday 17th April - Vinyl Room – Whanganui – OFFICIAL ALBUM LAUNCH
– Sunday 19th April – Cancer Society Fundraiser – Whanganui
– Friday 24 April - Waipu Hotel - Waipu
– Saturday 25 April – Jack Dusty’s - Tauranga
– Friday 1 May - Commercial Hotel – Whanganui
– Saturday 2 May - Hokowhitu Bowling Club – Palmerston North
– Friday 15 May - Kentish Hotel - Waiuku
– Saturday 16 May - The Tahi Bar – Warkworth
– Friday 29 May - Stallions – Te Awamutu
– Saturday 30 May - Rosemary’s Bar - Taupo
Sunday 31st May - Backyard Gastro Bar – Whatawhata
– Thursday 4 June – Stationhouse Social Club – Otaki
– Thursday 2nd July - Biddy Mulligans - Hamilton
– Friday 3 July - Beer and Loathing - Whangarei
– Saturday 4 July - The Stables - Matakana
For tickets and more information, go to: nixonstreetrecordings.nz/bb-and-the-bullets