"Invincible" isn't just the first single from edgy Las Vegas rock quintet Adelitas Way's self-titled Virgin/EMI Music debut album, which will be released on July 14 it's also an apt description for singer Rick DeJesus' determination to succeed and overcome his background on the mean streets of a Philadelphia neighborhood ravaged by drugs and poverty.
A shredding, bluesy rocker, in which DeJesus explains he went for "that Incredible Hulk feeling," he calls it "a song that pumps you up, a crowd-pleaser. It's about our attitude: I'm not going to let anyone stand in the way of my dreams."
With their new album about to come out, Adelitas Way-which also includes lead guitarist Chris Iorio, guitarist Keith Wallen, drummer Trevor Stafford and bassist Derek Johntson-are about to see those wishes come true. Produced by the Grammy-nominated Johnny K (Disturbed, Plain White T's, 3 Doors Down), the disc offers a variety of empowering and sexy rockers, spotlighting the shredding blues style of teenage axe-slinger Iorio and the propulsive, grunge-like drums of Huntington Beach, CA native Stafford, a veteran of Ozzfest band Shuvel. N.Y. bassist Johnston and West Virginia guitarist Wallen complete the line-up, bringing a combination of indie, hardcore and classic rock influences to the band's distinctive sound.
Currently available on iTunes, "Invincible" is being used as the theme to the weekly WWE Superstars show Thursday nights 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST on WGN America. The single is also being used and identified on CBS promo spots for CSI Miami during sweeps week, May 11 through 18.
The hard-working group has already opened for artists like Chris Cornell, Hinder and Tantric, generating an impressive industry buzz that resulted in their signing with Virgin. Adelitas Way, whose name comes from an unlikely stay in a Tijuana brothel, is on tour with 10 Years, starting May 15 through early June (dates listed below), then finish out the month with Saliva. They will also appear May 17 at the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, OH.
A free track, "Inside," is now available on the group's MySpace page (
Adelitas Way (Invincible is now on iTUNES!!!!!! on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads) and at
Adelitas Way - Album in stores July 14th, while "Invincible" can be streamed on the band's website as well.
Describing his songwriting, Rick explains "I'm very emotional, I put myself in people's shoes and live vicariously. My songs are about true situations."
May 15: The Terminal (Traverse City, MI) w/10 Years
May 16: The Machine Show (Flint, MI) w/10 Years
May 17: Rock on the Range, Columbus Crew Stadium (Columbus, OH)
May 20: Orange Peel (Asheville, NC) w/10 Years
May 22: Woody's Bar (Evansville, IN) w/10 Years
May 23: Mississippi Moon Bar (Dubuque, IA) w/10 Years
May 24: Electric Park (Waterloo, IA) w/10 Years
May 26: Pearl Room (Mokena, IL) w/10 Years'
May 27: Riverside Ballroom (Green Bay, WI) w/10 Years
May 29: The Rock (Maplewood, MN) w/10 Years
May 30: The Brat Shop (Kenosha, WI) w/10 Years
June 2: The Venue (Fargo, ND) w/10 Years
June 4: Club Roxbury (Omaha, NE) w/10 Years
June 5: The Black Sheep (Colorado Springs, CO) w/10 Years
June 8: Marquis Theatre (Denver, CO) w/10 Years
June 9: Tequila Jungle (Lubbock, TX) w/10 Years
June 11: The Marquee (Tulsa, OK) w/Saliva
June 12: Fire (Jackson, MS) w/ Saliva
June 13: Goodtime Charlie's (Tupelo, MS) w/ Saliva
June 14: Scout Bar (Beaumont, TX) w/ Saliva
June 16: Varsity Theatre (Baton Rouge, LA) w/ Saliva
June 17: Floyd's Music Store (Tallahassee, FL) w/ Saliva
June 18: Bourbon Street Station (Jacksonville, FL) w/ Saliva
June 19: The Coliseum (Daytona Beach, FL) w/ Saliva
June 20: Sky City (Augusta, GA) w/ Saliva
June 21: The Valarium (Knoxville, TN) w/ Saliva
June 23: The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC) w/ Saliva
June 25: The Intersection (Grand Rapids, MI) w/ Saliva
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