The Bellrays Announce New LP ‘Heavy Steady Go!’ Release Date and Latest Single ‘Hard Drive’

The Bellrays Announce New LP ‘Heavy Steady Go!’ Release Date & Latest Single ‘Hard Drive’,

Before Hitting the Road for Fall Tour

By Ace Hartmann | Racketeer Broadcast Association  |

Fans of The Bellrays have much to celebrate this summer. The California-based rock band, known for their energetic fusion of punk rock and soul, will be on tour this fall with the legendary Social Distortion, bringing their electrifying performances to stages across the country. As if the tour weren’t exciting enough, The Bellrays have also announced their highly anticipated upcoming album, Heavy Steady Go!, set for release on August 30th via Sweet Gee Records. The latest single from the album, “Hard Drive,” is about to make electric waves with its powerful lyrics and driving rhythm.

Guitarist Bob Vennum recently shared some insights into the creation of “Hard Drive,” a song that has been years in the making. “Hard Drive has been around since about 2012. We just weren’t able to put the right lyrics to it until this album. We tried recording it several times but it just never really seemed to come out right until we got the lyrics written and the current lineup to record it. That’s what gave us the juice it needed. I always wanted to write a song along the lines of ‘It’s A Long Way to the Top’ by AC/DC and came up with the title ‘Hard Drive’ to sing about our rock and roll journey.”

The Bellrays’ journey has indeed been a long and exciting one. Formed in the early 1990s, the band has built a loyal following with their unique blend of punk rock and soul, fronted by the powerhouse vocals of Lisa Kekaula. Their energetic live shows are a testament to their enduring passion for music, and their upcoming tour with Social Distortion is no exception.

As anticipation builds for the release of Heavy Steady Go!, the band continues to channel their rock and roll spirit, both on and off the stage. This tour with Social Distortion has brought together two iconic acts, creating a must-see tour for rock enthusiasts. With new music on the horizon and the energy of their live performances, The Bellrays are set to make 2024 a year to remember.

For those eager to experience The Bellrays live, tickets for their fall dates of their tour with Social Distortion are still available here.  See The BellRays full tour dates below. Don’t miss the chance to witness this electrifying band as they take their rock and roll journey to new heights.

The sounds of The Bellrays will be in Seattle, three nights with Social Distortion at The Showbox, September 13th, September 14th & September 15th. The Bellrays will be making a special stop on this tour in Bremerton at The Redwood Theater in Tracyton Movie House the night before on September 12th with Wrydoz and The Outliars Club.

To hear more music from The Bellrays keep tuned into Racketeer Radio KFQX and visit TheBellRays.com

THE BELLRAYS – ON THE ROAD  FALL 2024

9/5/2024 San Diego, CA Casbah*

9/6/2024 Los Angeles, CA Zebulon*

9/7/2024 Oakland, CA Thee Stork Club*

9/11/2024 Portland, OR Mississippi Studios*

9/12/2024 Bremerton,WA The Redwood Theater at Tracyton Movie House*

9/13/2024 Seattle, WA The Showbox- SOLD OUT

9/14/2024 Seattle, WA The Showbox- SOLD OUT

9/15/2024 Seattle, WA     The Showbox

9/17/2024 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom

9/18/2024 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom- SOLD OUT

9/19/2024 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom- SOLD OUT

9/21/2024 Edmonton, AB Midway Music Hall- SOLD OUT

9/22/2024 Edmonton, AB Midway Music Hall

9/23/2024 Calgary, AB MacEwan Hall

9/25/2024 Winnipeg, MB The Burton Cummings Theatre

9/26/2024 Minneapolis  MN Palmer’s Bar*

9/27/2024 Chicago, IL Livewire Lounge*

9/28/2024 Cleveland, OH House of Blues

9/29/2024 Cleveland, OH House of Blues

10/1/2024 Buffalo, NY The Town Ballroom- SOLD OUT

10/2/2024 Buffalo, NY The Town Ballroom- SOLD OUT

10/4/2024 Guelph, ON Guelph Concert Theatre

10/5/2024 Toronto, ON History

10/6/2024 Montreal, QC Mtellus – SOLD OUT

10/8/2024 New Haven, CT College Street Music Hall

10/9/2024 Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom- SOLD OUT

10/10/2024 Brooklyn, NY Gold Sounds Bar*

10/11/2024 Huntington, NY The Paramount- SOLD OUT

10/12/2024 Stroudsburg, PA Sherman Theater- SOLD OUT

10/13/2024 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom- SOLD OUT

10/15/2024 Norfolk, VA Norva Theater- SOLD OUT

10/16/2024 Charlotte, NC Fillmore Charlotte

10/17/2024 Raleigh, NC The Ritz

10/19/2024 Memphis, TN Minglewood Hall

10/20/2024 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom- SOLD OUT

10/22/2024 Albuquerque, NM Rio Rancho Event Center

10/23/2024 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theater- SOLD OUT

Al dates special guest w/ Social Distortion except *