Rooted in soul and steeped in rock ‘n’ roll, Reckoners is a Boston-based band built from some of the region’s most respected and road-tested musicians.
Fronted by singer and guitarist Tim Gearan, the group features guitarist and band leader Johnny Trama (Bettye LaVette, The Silks, Dub Apocalypse), drummer Tom Arey (Peter Wolf, The J. Geils Band, G. Love, Vapors of Morphine), bassist Marc Hickox (Bettye LaVette, Charlie Musselwhite), and keyboardist Darby Wolf (Bettye LaVette, Rubblebucket). Together, they channel the grit and groove of classic soul and rock into something timeless and deeply personal.
Reckoners have been building momentum across New England with sold-out headline shows and support slots alongside artists including Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Wallflowers, and Bonnie Raitt. Now, the band is gearing up to release their new sophomore album Where the Hell Am I?, which comes out May 15th via Gitcha Records.
Today, Glide is offering an exclusive premiere of the band’s new single “Silver Stallion,” a cover originally written and record by Lee Clayton, and also performed by The Highwaymen (Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Krisofferson). Reckoners guitarist Tim Gearan says of the track, “It’s up there with the holy grail of horse songs, A Horse is a horse, of course, of course.” With this talented gang at the helm, the song is given warm treatment that finds them blending textured rock and Americana with the song’s breezy country-laced twang. Gearan sings with vulnerability and soul, guiding this tune into new terrain while he and his bandmates layer in beautiful organ, rich guitar, and a steady groove. Under the skillful interpretation of Reckoners, this tune feels as timeless as ever.
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