Mark Visits WXRT’s The Eclectic Company

Our very own Mark Ortmann is taking over WXRT’s The Eclectic Company this Tuesday, June 8th at 10:00pm CT.  He’ll sit down with host Jon Langford to guest DJ and discuss all things Bottle Rockets including the band’s June 12th appearance at Chicago Ribfest.  You can tune in to WXRT in the Chicago area at 93.1 FM or online at www.wxrt.radio.com.

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For much of the Nineties, Missouri’s Bottle Rockets were the torchbearers for smart Southern-style rock. Here, they continue their recent return to form: Brian Henneman sings tenderly of dead soldiers (“Kid Next Door”) and bad marriages, and “Get On The Bus” is a killer blue-collar defense of the environment. – M.K.

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“A solid home run that confirms the Bottle Rockets are still one of America’s great unsung rock & roll bands.” – All Music

twp_logo_375“A singalong, bash-it-out classic for another decade.” – Washington Post

nodepression“One of rock’s most productive and consistent bands. Lean Forward keeps the Rockets’ streak alive and well.” – No Depression

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rft“The band remains the gold standard for rock & roll survivors.” – Riverfront Times

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“They’re a band with an influence that transcends their own commercial success.” – Crawdaddy

east bay express“Lean Forward is fine, earthy, timeless American rock ‘n’ roll.” – East Bay Express

paste“The car and the American highway are for the Bottle Rockets what the raft and the Mississippi River were for Twain – a metaphor for escape, freedom, adventure, personal growth and the journey of life.” – Paste

Spain Tour Dates Announced!

The Bottle Rockets will be touring in Spain in January.

January 15 – Bilbao – Kafe Antzokia
January 17 – Madrid – El Sol
January 19 – Algeciras – Escuela Politécnica
January 20 – Valencia, Black Note
January 21 – Barcelona – La [2]
January 23 – Lleida – Café Teatro