NJ's Bobby Mahoney Releases New Single “Smoke And Drive” Backed With Social Distortion Cover “Machine Gun Blues”
BOBBY MAHONEY RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SMOKE AND DRIVE”
Backed with Social Distortion Cover “Machine Gun Blues”
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Video Premiering on New Noise
"...a driving rock song with notes of past pain but an overall sense of joy overriding the whole song."- New Noise
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Bobby Mahoney returns with a new single, “Smoke and Drive,” paired with a cover of Social Distortion’s “Machine Gun Blues.” The release finds the Asbury Park songwriter and his band channeling nostalgia, grit, and heart through a rock-and-roll lens that’s both timeless and unmistakably Jersey.
“‘Smoke and Drive’ was the title of a demo recording that [producer/songwriter] Matty Carlock sent me last year,” says Mahoney. “It was drums and guitars, and he had me write a melody and lyrics to the track. The song just screamed nostalgia to me — driving around with friends in high school or college on highways and single-lane back roads. We had a great time ironing the song and production out with Matty and with Geoff Sanoff in NYC. Mark Masefield (Dave Hause, Will Hoge, Outside The Box) plays keys on the track and adds a beautiful dimension. We hope it reminds you of that time when…”
On the B-side, Mahoney and his band tackle Social Distortion’s “Machine Gun Blues,” a fan-favorite live cover that finally found its way into the studio.
“We love Social Distortion and have had fun covering ‘Machine Gun Blues’ live for a few years now,” Mahoney explains. “I think I first saw them play it on Conan a few years ago. It felt like the right time to ‘pull the trigger’ on it, along with ‘Smoke and Drive.’ Shout out to Social D!”
The recordings feature Mahoney’s core lineup — James McIntosh (drums), Andrew Saul (guitars, backing vocals), Jon Chang-Soon (bass, backing vocals), and Mark Masefield (keys) — with Matty Carlock and Geoff Sanoff contributing backing vocals. Mahoney adds, “Brian Legentil (LKFCT) is our new live bass player and will be on the rest of the record. Nothing but love for Jon Chang-Soon (JC Soon).”
Carlock, who co-produced the single, is a New Jersey native working between LA and NYC with artists across pop, hip-hop, punk, and hardcore. Masefield, whose keys can also be heard on both new tracks, is a veteran player known for his work with Dave Hause, Will Hoge, and Outside The Box.
ABOUT BOBBY MAHONEY
A fixture in the Asbury Park, NJ music scene, Bobby Mahoney has made a name for himself with high-energy performances and heartfelt songwriting. He’s shared stages with Frank Turner, Against Me!, Steve Earle, and Dave Hause, opened for Bon Jovi, and even jammed with Bruce Springsteen during multiple Light of Day Music Festivals, benefiting Parkinson’s, ALS, and PSP research. This past summer, Mahoney wrapped a solo acoustic European tour, bringing his Jersey-bred storytelling overseas for the second time.
Watch the video on New Noise Magazine:
https://newnoisemagazine.com/premieres/video-premiere-bobby-...
Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/bobbymahoneysmokedrive
Upcoming shows:
11.23 @jacksmusicshop Red Bank, NJ *solo
12.6 @thevogelnj @the_real_labamba Holiday Party
CREDITS:
Vocals & Guitars: Bobby Mahoney
Drums: James McIntosh
Guitars / Backing Vocals: Andrew Saul
Bass / Backing Vocals: Jon Chang-Soon
Keys: Mark Masefield
Backing Vocals: Matty Carlock, Geoff Sanoff
Production: Matty Carlock & Geoff Sanoff
Photos: Ted Maniatakos (red leather jacket w/ smoke pic), Conni Freestone (cover art and portraits)
Video: Directed by Zack Morrison
Additional Footage and Art by Conni Freestone
Logo by Madison Van Houten
What others are saying...
The Jersey shore sound is in good hands, folks, because tramps like these guys, baby, they were born to run."- Jersey Beat
"...nostalgia-tinged... flooded with gorgeous melodies and bright, shiny pop-punk hooks. It’s classic Jersey rock at its finest."- New Noise Magazine
"Today, it seems that my original home state (NJ) will be carrying its grand rock tradition into a new generation. Responsible for carrying the torch is Bobby Mahoney. That timelessly youthful Jersey Shore sound is alive and well, with a punk edge breaking through by way of Mahoney’s rugged vocal."- Underground Music Collective
"Bobby Mahoney are a band from New Jersey that plays that rock ‘n’ roll these kids need today – the life-affirming kind of music that involves way, way more than wearing a flannel shirt and swaying listlessly behind the microphone gaping longingly at the stage floor. "- Americana Highways
"Asbury Park, New Jersey has delivered stars before, and alternative rock band Bobby Mahoney could just be the next success story. All passionate, with a big sound, sing-along lyrics and grand gestures. All the ingredients for a breakthrough are present."- Add To Wantlist
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