A good blues song sticks to your ribs, and Rosie’s Smokehouse Deluxe serves it up hot. Their new single *’Faded Tattoo’ is out now, and it’s as smoky and soulful as a late-night confession. A slow-burning ode to heartbreak, regret, and uncanny déjà vu, it’s a track built on stories lived, scars worn, and love that lingers — like the ink of a name you never really forget.
Rosie’s Smokehouse Deluxe is fronted by Detroit-born bassist and vocalist David G. Rose (aka Rosie), backed by a powerhouse lineup of road-tested Canadian players: Tony Moretta (lead guitar, backing vocals), Gabor Szepesi (keyboards), and Steven K Henry (drums, backing vocals). These are musicians with four decades of history, groove, and soul between them — and you can hear it in every note.
“The idea came from a buddy with a tattoo of his ex — and a girlfriend who hated it,” Rosie laughs. “He said, ‘She’s just like her.’ Boom — lyrics started writing themselves.” By the end of the night, the song was written and ready. No demo. No second guessing. Just straight to the studio.”
‘Faded Tattoo’ was produced by Mars Mauro Giammarco and co-produced by Rosie himself. The single features lyrics by Rosie, with music written collaboratively by the members of Rosie’s Smokehouse. Released on MoMojo Records (a division of Nola Blue Inc.), the track has already started turning heads in the blues world.
From the haunting organ lines to the rhythm section that hits like heartbreak, every inch of *’Faded Tattoo’* is dripping in authenticity. It’s a classic soul-blues groove wrapped in a story that’s painfully familiar — and undeniably powerful.
The lyrics paint it best: *“I’ve got a faded tattoo, of an old, old flame. Reminding me of all the heartache and pain.” It’s personal, it’s relatable, and it’s delivered with grit and grace.
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Following the critical success of their debut album *Welcome To The Smokehouse*, the band has quickly become a must-see act in the Ontario blues scene. Their live shows are sweat-soaked, groove-heavy celebrations of real music — and they’re hitting the road again this summer.
Tour Dates:
August 22, 2025 – The Beacon (Pre-Bluesfest Bash), Wasaga Beach, ON
September 13, 2025 – The Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival, Wasaga Beach, ON
Rosie’s Smokehouse Deluxe isn’t trying to reinvent the blues — they’re living it, one gig, one story, and one soul-shaking song at a time. And with *’Faded Tattoo’*, they’ve just laid down their next classic.
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