THE COUNTY-LINE MISFIT GETS THE GIRL ON THE JACK WHARFF BAND’S “LOWLIFE”
Delivered a standout performance on the Platform Stage at Nissan Stadium during the final night of CMA Fest.
On the road this summer for a series of headline shows plus supporting dates with Max McNown and Flatland Calvary, before heading to Australia as support on Dylan Gosset’s The Headed Out Back Tour.
The Jack Wharff Band – the fast-rising Virginia-bred four-piece outfit putting a distinct stamp on country and Americana music with their self-described “thrashgrass” spin – turns a rough-around-the-edges reputation into a love story with their new song “ Lowlife,” out today (6.19) via Big Machine Records. Driven by the band’s “rustic, earthy” ( Billboard) vocals, Appalachian-fused acoustic sonics and rootsy fiddle, the song finds a roughneck outcast with someone who sees past the flaws. With a girl who loves him through the mess, even a county-line lowlife feels like he’s got the world figured out.
“The song is about a nobody, lowlife kid riding around with a run-down car, wearing zebra Crocs who doesn’t know how he ended up as lucky as he is,” says Jack Wharff. “It is a simple song about feeling so lucky to be as blessed as we are today. I can’t wait for this track to be yours. We worked so hard on it, and it’s something I’m so proud of.”
Written by Wharff, Evan Novoa, Joe Clemmons and Neil Medley, “Lowlife” feels like a laid back, unpolished and jangly Appalachian front porch jam as the song’s protagonist sings of a love that makes him feel rich despite his circumstances:
I’m barely getting by and that’s ok
She makes up for whatever I ain’t
I’m just a county line lowlife
She knows I’m a wreck, but she don’t mind
We got the whole town staring at us when we drive by
Might be a lowlife, but I’m on a high road tonight
Comprised of vocalist/frontman Jack Wharff, drummer Garrett Howell, bassist Ryan Atchison and guitarist Evan Novoa, The Jack Wharff Band continues to captivate audiences with their infectious energy, electric live performances and salt-of-the-earth sound that consistently defies the confines of country genre. “Lowlife” follows the band’s recently released EP, Strange (3.13), a 5-track snapshot of restless growth and self-discovery in your 20s.
The Jack Wharff Band recently made their CMA Fest debut with a set at the Dr Pepper Amp Stage on June 4th before taking the Platform Stage at Nissan Stadium, later earning a spot in PEOPLE’s roundup of the festival’s “biggest and brightest rising stars,” The band will hit the road for a series of headlining shows this summer, making appearances at festivals including Tailgate N’ Tallboys, Wild Trails Festival, Country Thunder Wisconsin, Boots and Hearts, Boots on the Bend and Born & Raised Music Festival. They’ll also support Max McNown, Ole 60, Dylan Gossett and The Avett Brothers on select dates this summer. For more information and tour dates, visit thejackwharffband.com
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: 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 (March 13). For more information and tour dates, please visit thejackwharffband.com:
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