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NASHVILLE, TN (December 13, 2024) – Jack Wharff & The Tobacco Flatts’ rendition of the Tyler Childers’ fan-favorite “Messed Up Kid” is out today via Big Machine Records. Putting their own unique spin on the track, their electric performance infuses it with a toe-tapping energy that breathes new life into the tale of youthful infatuation and the pursuit of a rebellious, free-spirited girl. The track perfectly captures the playful chaos of falling for someone who’s part trouble, part charm–and the amusing, sometimes frustrating, effort to keep up with her untamed allure. Wharff’s raw, twangy vocals, Evan Novoa’s tasteful guitar licks, Ryan Atchison’s funk inspired bassline and Garrett Howell’s lively drum performance give a fresh take on Childers’ classic, making it feel as wild and unpredictable as the girl at the heart of the song.
Listen to “Messed Up Kid” HERE
“Tyler Childers is one of my biggest influences when it comes to music, and ‘Messed Up Kid’ is one of our favorite songs to play live,” shares Wharff. “I’m so excited to be releasing a song that means so much to each of us and that clearly resonates with a lot of other people, too.”
This release comes off the heels of last month’s announcement of the band’s signing with Big Machine Records and their first official release on the label, “Picture Perfect,” which All Country News calls “a heartfelt ballad that feels as intimate as a handwritten letter.” More new music from the up-and-coming band is expected next year. For more information and tour dates, please visit jackwharffmusic.com.
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ABOUT JACK WHARFF & THE TOBACCO FLATTS: Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Jack Wharff and his band The Tobacco Flatts play a stunningly unique blend of bluegrass, Country and rock. Wharff grew up surrounded by bluegrass through his father’s band, The Slack Family, developing a deep connection with the sound from a young age. Into his teenage years, the now 21-year-old lead singer began writing his own songs as a way of recreating the raw emotions and feelings of his past. In 2023, Wharff met drummer Garrett Howell and bassist Ryan Atchison at an open mic night in downtown Richmond, forming The Tobacco Flatts almost instantly, later adding guitarist Evan Novoa to the band as well. Now, the band has burst onto the scene with snippets of jaw-dropping original songs posted to TikTok and Reels, cementing the newly formed group as one of the most promising up-and-coming acts. For more information and tour dates, please visit jackwharffmusic.com.