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For the better part of the last two years venues from concert halls to basement bars have resonated with the sound of Granite City Rock & Roll. Continental plays a unique blend of rock that draws influences from punk, country, folk, and blues. Founder and songwriter Rick Barton sings the songs of the everyman, speaking to our common experiences of love, loss, wandering, and resurrection. The songs are as true and real as any from the English punk bands of the 70’s, capturing the energy of youth, yet delivered with the wisdom of a life lived. Continental is the latest project from Barton whose resume also includes notable Boston acts The Outlets, Everybody Out!, and Dropkick Murphys. The concept for Continental began with Rick’s son Stephen Barton who, after hearing a rough solo recording of his dad playing his original composition ‘Curious Spell’ in 2009, encouraged his old man to put a band together and bring this style of songwriting on the road. In Rick’s words, his style is ‘…a blend of folk, punk, and country with a heartfelt message of love, loss, pleasure, and pain.’ The father and son duo then recruited drummer Tom Mazelewski, guitarist Dave DePrest and began their pilgrimage. Continental set out on their first full U.S. tour in September of 2010 as support for the Street Dogs and Flatfoot 56 and have never looked back, touring the country multiple times on headlining tours or as support and making appearances at festivals like the Vans Warped Tour. To date, Continental has released a 6-track EP and they are anxiously awaiting the release of their much anticipated debut full-length album ‘All a Man Can Do’. The record drops July 17 and Continental will immediately embark on another headlining tour that kicks off in New Jersey on July 18. This tour is scheduled for 10 weeks, but ‘We could be out even longer if I have it my way…’ says Rick, ‘…the road is my life now and the music is my commitment to me and my fans!’ This blue-collar mentality may mean that the band spends more time in a van and sleeping on floors than they do at home, but in the minds of the Bartons this is a small sacrifice to make as they dedicate themselves to the delivery of their music.

Latest Articles


Continental Drifters to Release 'White Noise & Lightning: The Best Of Continental Dri Photo Continental Drifters to Release 'White Noise & Lightning: The Best Of Continental Drifters' Album
by Josh Sharpe - July 29, 2024

Continental Drifters announced White Noise & Lightning: The Best Of Continental Drifters which will be released on September 13. The 11-track LP and 15-track CD (featuring a previously unissued scorching 12-minute live version of “Who We Are, Where We Live”) follows the journey across their entire c...

Little Steven's Underground Garage Set The Wicked Cool Records Revue With Chesterfiel Photo Little Steven's Underground Garage Set The Wicked Cool Records Revue With Chesterfield Kings, Slim Jim Phantom & More
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024

Hard Rock and Little Steven's Underground Garage continue their two-decade-plus partnership with The Wicked Cool Records Revue!, a traveling Rock ‘n' Roll roadshow showcasing some of the stars from Wicked Cool Records, the groundbreaking label founded in 2007 by the legendary Stevie Van Zandt – a.k....

Jon Dee Graham Releases New Album 'ONLY DEAD FOR A LITTLE WHILE' Photo Jon Dee Graham Releases New Album 'ONLY DEAD FOR A LITTLE WHILE'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 11, 2023

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Yung Bae Releases 'Too Cool to Feel This Lonely' Photo Yung Bae Releases 'Too Cool to Feel This Lonely'
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023

Yung Bae continues the journey toward his highly anticipated new album Groove Continental: Side B with the single and music video “Too Cool To Feel This Lonely.” Co-created with multi-platinum producer Diamond Pistols and Quinn XCII collaborator YOG$, it’s an exhilarating blend of funk and hip-hop a...

Yung Bae Announces Fall North American Tour Photo Yung Bae Announces Fall North American Tour
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023

On the heels of releasing the fittingly titled “Awesome Ways” with Nile Rodgers, dance-pop maestro Yung Bae announces a fall 2023 North American tour in support of his forthcoming album, Groove Continental: Side B. Winding across the continent from Washington, DC, to Vancouver, BC, the tour will inc...

Yung Bae Unveils 'Awesome Ways (Ft. Nile Rodgers)' & Announces New LP Photo Yung Bae Unveils 'Awesome Ways (Ft. Nile Rodgers)' & Announces New LP
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023

The upbeat “Awesome Ways” mixes Yung Bae’s colorful production with Rodgers’ signature guitar licks, making for the ideal summer smash as the past, present, and future of funk collide. On the heels of the acclaimed “Body Talk” with Mayer Hawthorne  — “a dynamic piece of funk-pop” according to Sheesh...

Video: Jess Williamson Shares Video for Title Track off New Album 'Time Ain't Acciden Photo Video: Jess Williamson Shares Video for Title Track off New Album 'Time Ain't Accidental'
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023

Jess Williamson releases a magical one-shot video for “Time Ain’t Accidental,” the title track and opener from Williamson’s highly anticipated new album. Williamson is currently on the road in support of Time Ain’t Accidental through June 17th. Check out all upcoming tour dates now! Watch the music ...

Jess Williamson Announces New Album 'Time Ain't Accidental' Photo Jess Williamson Announces New Album 'Time Ain't Accidental'
by Michael Major - March 28, 2023

Jess Williamson announces her new album Time Ain’t Accidental, out through Mexican Summer, with a video for lead single “Hunter.” Williamson has also announced a North American spring tour that kicks off in Nashville, TN on May 19th and wraps on June 17th in Los Angeles. Tour highlights include show...

BRATTY Shares 'Continental (feat. Nsqk and Méne)' Photo BRATTY Shares 'Continental (feat. Nsqk and Méne)'
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023

BRATTY was named a Mexican Radar Artist on Spotify. She was part of Fender's My First Fender global campaign and recently collaborated with Cuco, Mon Laferte, Metronomy, Cuco, Girl Ultra, Kevin Kaarl, Álvaro Díaz, Bruses, Arrobanat, Cancamusa, Depresión Sonora, Rojuu, Yawners, and Ximena Sariñana....

Yung Bae Announces North America 'Groove Continental' Tour Photo Yung Bae Announces North America 'Groove Continental' Tour
by Michael Major - June 01, 2022

The tour kicks off at Shrine Expo Hall in LA on September 9, where Yung Bae will bring together some of the Vaporwave and Future Funk scene's most prevalent producers including; acclaimed vaporwave producer  Saint Pepsi, Brooklyn-based indie-electronic act Flamingosis, and nostalgia-inducing electro...

Oliver Future Releases New Album 'A Year At Home' Photo Oliver Future Releases New Album 'A Year At Home'
by Michael Major - February 18, 2022

Los Angeles-via-Austin band Oliver Future is excited for the release of their new album  A Year at Home, their first new record in 14 years, out today Peak Dumb Recordings. The band released three pre-album singles, 'All We've Lost,' 'Flattened' and 'Phases of The Moon.' Listen to the new album now!...

Oliver Future Release New Single 'All We've Lost' Photo Oliver Future Release New Single 'All We've Lost'
by Michael Major - February 10, 2022

Los Angeles-via-Austin band Oliver Future is pleased to share 'All We've Lost' the final pre-release single from  A Year at Home, their first new record in 14 years. 'All We've Lost' follows singles 'Flattened' and 'Phases Of The Moon,' along with its accompaning video. Listen to the new single now!...

Patty Griffin Announces 'Live From The Continental Club' Livestream Series Photo Patty Griffin Announces 'Live From The Continental Club' Livestream Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 20, 2020

Patty Griffin has announced “PATTY GRIFFIN A RESIDENCY STREAMING LIVE FROM THE CONTINENTAL CLUB,” a three-show livestream residency....

Ben Kweller Announces Livestream Debut Photo Ben Kweller Announces Livestream Debut
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 30, 2020

On Friday, August 7th, Austin's favorite solo-rocker, Ben Kweller, will be giving his first performance since lockdown began....

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by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2020

Action Skulls are Vicki Peterson (the Bangles, the Continental Drifters, the Psycho Sisters), her husband John Cowsill (the Cowsills and longtime member of the Beach Boy touring band) and Bill Mumy (Emmy-nominated composer, musician, actor, producer, co-founder of the cult duo Barnes & Barnes, and v...

New England Music Hall of Fame Announces Inaugural Induction Event Photo New England Music Hall of Fame Announces Inaugural Induction Event
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2020

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Kirk Brandon Confirms 2020 'aKoustiK' Tour with Sam Sansbury Photo Kirk Brandon Confirms 2020 'aKoustiK' Tour with Sam Sansbury
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2020

KIRK BRANDON has confirmed a brand new show for his 2020 'aKoustiK' tour with Sam Sansbury. The 13 date tour will run from 31st January to 16th February, and includes stops in London, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Brighton. See below for full dates....

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by Kaitlin Milligan - December 18, 2019

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Neil Young Will Crowdsource an Archival Release Photo Neil Young Will Crowdsource an Archival Release
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 02, 2019

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by Abigail Charpentier - November 06, 2019

Seasoned music artist Jimmy Bowen has released to Texas radio, via CDTex, his new single, “Single Down in San Antone,” with radio promotion handled by Ed Spacek of The Spacek Company. The song was written by Mark Kerr, Ashe Underwood and Danny Wells and produced at Kent Wells Production Studio. Musi...

Jimmy Bowen Inducted Into Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame Photo Jimmy Bowen Inducted Into Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 14, 2019

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by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2019

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Jesse Malin's 'Meet Me at the End of the World Again' Receives New Video Photo Jesse Malin's 'Meet Me at the End of the World Again' Receives New Video
by Abigail Charpentier - September 10, 2019

Jesse Malin is sharing a new video for 'Meet Me at the End of the World Again' (directed by David Stekert) from his album Sunset Kids, produced by Lucinda Williams and Tom Overby. 'I just love his writing,' Lucinda tells Rolling Stone. 'I think his whole punk background informs a lot of what he does...

The South Austin Moonlighters Announce Release Date For New Album Photo The South Austin Moonlighters Announce Release Date For New Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2019

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by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2019

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