The Bobby Tenderloin Universe is a band, a community, and a movement, but most of all, it’s an excuse to don your Western wear and give yourself over to the song and dance at the heart of every BTU show. Bobby enraptures his audiences with his deep, rich voice and thoughtful, tender lyrics, rustling up a fresh new take on the old country we all love. Some say he exhibits the sincerity of Johnny Cash, the wit of Roger Millar, and vocal stylings and production sensibilities of Lee Hazlewood. He and his band are lifelong friends, which is shown in how they bring the songs to life.
The Bobby Tenderloin Universe puts you in the shoes of a true troubadour on their new single “Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch.” The song positions our hero as an unlikely star in a cinematic breakdown as they question every decision that landed them in this life on the road. The moving narrative captures you and welcomes you to the world of The Bobby Tenderloin Universe, but the nuances of this performance make it such a stand-out. The nostalgia in the guitar slides the subtle touches of psychedelia from the slow-burning tempos, “Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch” is more than a storytelling tune; it’s a world to get lost in. By keeping the instrumentation simple, the vocals and songwriting can roam to lofty heights and return from their journey with a new sense of vulnerability. They spin their palpable emotions into an imaginative take on modern country as The Bobby Tenderloin Universe strick twangy gold on “Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch.”
