Handsome Jack, the gritty rock trio hailing from Lockport, NY, will be releasing their latest studio album, A Good Thing, on March 1st (PRE-ORDER). These 11 tracks embody the band’s evolution over the last 10 years and showcases their distinctive blend of swampy blues, boogie-infused rock, and deep soul, evoking the golden age of rock-n-roll circa ’68 to ’72, as well as also pushing the boundaries of what contemporary rock music should, and can, sound like.
Led by vocalist and guitarist, Jamison Passuite, and joined by Joe Verdonselli (bass, vocals) and Bennie Hayes (drums, vocals), Handsome Jack has earned the admiration of fellow rock travelers such as Chris Robinson (CRB, Black Crowes), Zachary Gabbard (Buffalo Killers, The Black Keys, The Gabbard Brothers), and Ben McLeod of All Them Witches, who produced their 2018 record Everything’s Gonna Be Alright.
Today Glide is excited to premiere the music video for the standout track “Wind It Up,” a choogling work of blues-soaked rock and roll. The heavy groove is reminiscent of acts like ZZ Top as well as contemporaries like Black Joe Lewis, with the band unleashing a rowdy chorus and winding guitar solos that even contain hints of desert blues. For Handsome Jack, the song offers further proof of their jiving chemistry and ability to stir up some seriously fun and lively rock and roll. The video is also a strangely humor trip that fits in with the persona of the band.
Frontman Jamison Passuite describes the inspiration behind the song and video:
“’Wind It Up’ is a heavy groove about having fun and cutting loose. It’s got a John Lee Hooker inspired vibe and a catchy hook. It’s also an ode to our trusty old van so we thought it’d be perfect to kick the video off with a game of chicken. Our friend and video director, Nate Lewinski, came up with the concept and plays our arch nemesis. It’s become a bit of a running gag in some of our videos. For anyone concerned, we made sure to drink only unleaded gasoline for health reasons. No vehicles or band members were harmed in the making of this video.”
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