NEW EP STRANGE
OUT NOW VIA BIG MACHINE RECORDS
Listen to focus track, “Strange”:
“Rightfully the most talked about act of the whole weekend.” Country In The UK
Virginia-bred Americana/country/bluegrass outfit The Jack Wharff Band cemented their reputation as electrifying live performers at C2C in London this past weekend. Lighting up The O2 with an arena performance on the CMA Spotlight Stage on Sunday evening and performances on the Festival stages over the weekend, the genre-defying four-piece were one of the highlights of the event and a new fan-favourite band.
During this debut European tour, The Jack Wharff Band also played C2C Berlin, C2C Rotterdam and headline shows in Dublin, Manchester and Glasgow.
The band’s new EP, Strange, is out now via Big Machine Records. Featuring five tracks, all co-written by lead-singer Jack Wharff, Strange reflects the restless transformation along a journey of self-discovery that comes with life in your 20s.
The Jack Wharff Band is comprised of lead vocalist Jack Wharff, drummer Garrett Howell, bassist Ryan Atchison and guitarist Evan Novoa, who together have captivated fans with an invigorating and genre-defying thrash-grass sound blending elements of country, Americana, bluegrass and rock, drawing influence from fellow artists including Tyler Childers, Sam Barber, Billy Strings and others. Following the online craze surrounding the band’s 2025 track “Washed” and having its song “No Way Out” featured in the “Paramount+ series “Landman,” The Jack Wharff Band has been featured on Holler‘s “20 Best New Country and Americana Artists for 2026,” Shazam Fast Forward 2026 and Absolute Radio Country’s Class of 2026.
Following a surprise invitation from Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, who co-wrote the EP’s “Virginia Can I Stay A While,” The Jack Wharff Band made its Grand Ole Opry debut on February 10th, met with a roaring standing ovation from the audience.
For more information and tour dates, please visit thejackwharffband.com.
Strange EP Track List:
Produced by Eddie Spear
“Virginia Can I Stay Awhile” produced by Mike Harris
“Ole Virginia” produced by Pat Lyons
1. “Strange” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Atchison, Joe Clemmons, Garrett Howell, Evan Novoa)
2. “Virginia Can I Stay A While (ft. Ketch Secor)” (Jack Wharff, Ketch Secor)
3. “Ole Virginia” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Atchison, Aidan Canfield, Garrett Howell, Evan Novoa, Luke Wharff)
4. “A Month, A Week, A Day (With Solon Holt)” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Atchison, Garrett Howell, Solon Holt, Evan Novoa, Luke Wharff)
5. “Saved” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Atchison, Garrett Howell)
Listen to Strange HERE
ABOUT THE JACK WHARFF BAND:
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, The Jack Wharff Band play a strikingly unique blend of Bluegrass, Country and Rock. Known for their electric live performances, masterful instrumentation, and their ability to make music that consistently defies the confines of genre, the young band burst onto the scene in 2024 with snippets of jaw-dropping original songs posted to TikTok and Reels.
Comprised of vocalist/frontman Jack Wharff, drummer Garrett Howell, bassist Ryan Atchison and guitarist Evan Novoa, the salt of the earth four-piece have quickly captivated audiences with their infectious energy and unrelenting passion for the craft. They released their debut EP Richmond’s Most Wanted this summer, featuring “six tracks of bluegrass-fuelled gold” (Holler), including their breakout track and streaming juggernaut “Washed.”
The up-and-coming band has opened for acts including Sam Barber, Ole 60, Max McNown, and more. The Jack Wharff Band recently wrapped its nationwide headlining From The Hills To The Holler Tour, and their new EP, Strange, is out now.
For more information and tour dates, please visit thejackwharffband.com.
Interview with the band coming soon!
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