Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Release Their New Single, Bottom Of A Glass
Acclaimed bluegrass torchbearers The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys return with their new single on Turnberry Records, Bottom of a Glass.
Written by bluegrass legends Doyle Lawson and Paul Humphrey (Williams), Bottom of a Glass is a honky-tonk inspired bluegrass lament that captures the loneliness, regret, and heartbreak left behind after love walks away. With its honest storytelling and timeless melody, the song taps into the enduring tradition of songs that speak to life’s hardest moments.
Driven by the soulful lead vocal of C.J. Lewandowski and anchored by the band’s unmistakable musicianship, Bottom of a Glass blends traditional bluegrass instrumentation with the emotional depth and hard-country spirit that has become a hallmark of The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys’ sound.
Bluegrass Hall of Fame member and songwriter Doyle Lawson shared his enthusiasm for the recording, saying:
C.J. and the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys captured and delivered traditional bluegrass on this one that Paul and I wrote a good while back. Makes me wish you could still put a nickel in the jukebox for a listen or better yet, five plays for a quarter- Doyle Lawson.
Lead vocalist and mandolinist C.J. Lewandowski adds:
Bottom of a Glass is something I’ve seen a lot over the years, so it’s only natural for The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys to record this honky-tonk heavy song. The legendary Doyle Lawson and Paul Humphrey teamed up to write this brand-new gem, and the mark Jimmy Martin left on these two Sunny Mountain Boys shines brighter than the neon signs on the ‘dingy bar on the lonely side of town.’ We implemented our love of Hank Thompson a little bit as well. ‘Bottom of a Glass’ ain’t the place to find your answers, but it sure does make a good song – C.J. Lewandowski.
Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
The single, Bottom of a Glass, continues The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys’ commitment to honouring the roots of bluegrass while bringing fresh energy and authenticity to the genre for modern audiences. Since forming, the Grammy-nominated group has earned international acclaim for their dynamic live performances, deep respect for tradition, and dedication to keeping bluegrass music thriving for future generations.
Credits for Bottom Of A Glass include: C.J. Lewandowski on mandolin and lead vocal; Jereme Brown on banjo and harmony vocal; John Gooding on guitar; Jasper Lorentzen on upright bass; Max Silverstein on fiddle and Keith Burhans on percussion.
- Bottom of a Glass is available here now on all digital music platforms.
- Radio programmers can download Bottom of a Glass here.
- The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys last release was Let ’em Know I’m From Virginia.
About The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys:
In 10 years as a band, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have covered a lot of miles. Their love of bluegrass — playing it, sharing it, growing it — has been the fuel for their remarkable journey through every corner of America and into the hearts of fans drawn to their hard-charging, true-blue sound.
The band’s leader C.J. Lewandowski states that they live what they play and sing about. Indeed, the band has weathered their fair share of the highs and lows that bluegrass songs are known for (except for the murders, of course). They’ve been road-weary, longing for home. They’ve felt the heartbreak of band members leaving and embraced the joy of welcoming new ones. They’ve worked hard to see their dreams come true, playing on some of music’s most celebrated stages. And they’ve been nominated for a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album (2019’s Toil, Tears & Trouble) and for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award.
Amid all their travels, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have seen every nook and cranny of the country, met people from all walks of life, and kept a keen eye toward the truth, which rings out loud and clear in the songs they write.
Wanderers Like Me, the title track from their most recent album and the band’s first No. 1 song on the Bluegrass Unlimited chart, shoots straight from the heart: “Wanderers like me don’t settle down for no one / don’t mind being lonesome, chasing dreams is all I ever need – C.J. Lewandowski .
Lately, they’ve been chasing their dreams in a new configuration, one that expands the band’s age span and geographical roots. Guitarist John Gooding from California and fiddle player Max Silverstein from “the great bluegrass state of Maine,” as the band likes to say during onstage introductions, are the newest additions, both in their 20s. They join Lewandowski on mandolin, Jereme Brown on banjo, and Jasper Lorentzen on bass, relative elders in their 30s.
Lewandowski describes this new chapter for the band as one of expansion and growth. There’s a new energy to the group onstage, with appreciative glances and the occasional good-natured laugh between them as they play. They’re listening to each other and responding. And audience members feel like part of the conversation.
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have always been known for barreling bluegrass forward, and as they move into their second decade as a band, they’re maintaining that momentum, both onstage and in the studio. Lewandowski envisions the band’s next project as kicking it back to the beginning and cutting a record that is solid damn ’grass. Then, of course, they’ll take it right back on the road, living what they sing about and sharing it with others, just the way they like it.
