Rose City Band, led by guitarist/vocalist Ripley Johnson, have announced new album Sol Y Sombra, out January 24th, 2025. Inspired by his love of private press records from the 70s, the ensemble features pedal steel guitarist Barry Walker, keyboardist Paul Hasenberg and drummer John Jeffrey who enmesh a keen sense of rhythmic drive and melody with gentler, sumptuous atmospheres. Sol Y Sombra digs its heels into insatiable grooves, its parade of catchy songs conjuring a sunset drive through an open desert, both a celebration of a sojourn and a reach for the warmth of home.
Along with the album’s announcement, Rose City Band have shared first single “Lights on the Way.” The perfect opening to the album, “Lights on the Way” is halogen on the highways, a beam of light pressing onward past dashed lines and soaring with Johnson’s guitar work and lush harmonies.
Rose City Band have also announced a headlining North American tour this coming Winter/Spring, following their current tour throughout Australia with more worldwide dates still to be announced.
| Rose City Band tour dates |
| Oct. 10 – Brisbane, QLD – Black Bear Lodge w/ Andrew Tuttle [tickets] |
| Oct. 11 – Eltham, NSW – Eltham Hotel w/ Andrew Tuttle [tickets] |
| Oct. 12 – Melbourne, VIC – Out on the Weekend [tickets] |
| Oct. 13 – Korumburra, VIC – Out on the Weekend [tickets] |
| Oct. 15 – Perth, WA – Fremantle Arts Space [tickets] |
| Oct. 17 – Melbourne, VIC – Kindred Studios |
| Oct. 18 – Lorne, VIC – Lorne Theatre |
| Oct. 19 – Ballarat, VIC – Ballarat Art Gallery |
| Nov. 21 – Bellingham, WA – The Shakedown [tickets] |
| Nov. 22 – Trout Lake, WA – Trout Lake Hall [tickets] |
| Feb. 20 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile [tickets] |
| Feb. 21 – Vancouver, BC – Fox Cabaret [tickets] |
| Feb. 23 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios [tickets] |
| Mar. 5 – Arcata, CA – Miniplex [tickets] |
| Mar. 6 – San Francisco, CA – The Chapel [tickets] |
| Mar. 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room [tickets] |
| Mar. 8 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar [tickets] |
| Mar. 9 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s |
| Mar. 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar [tickets] |
| Mar. 11 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister [tickets] |
| Mar. 13 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall [tickets] |
| Mar. 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge |
| Mar. 15 – Boise, ID – Neurolux [tickets] |
