Blues-rock trio Handsome Jack return with the gritty new single “Poly Molly,” another raw blast from their album ‘Barnburners!,’ which is out now. The track follows earlier releases “Let’s Go Downtown” and “Do It! To It!” and keeps the group’s retro-charged momentum rolling.
Driven by thick guitar tones and swaggering rhythm, “Poly Molly” taps into classic blues energy while pushing it forward with modern punch. The trio delivers the song with loose, live-wire intensity, leaning into the kind of stripped-down groove that made early electric blues so powerful.
Frontman Jamison Passuite explains the approach behind the track: “On ‘Poly Molly’ we took the classic Elmore James bottleneck style and made it our own for the modern times. The simple and raw live take sounds both old and fresh at the same time which was a big goal of ours for the new record.”
Formed in Lockport, New York, Handsome Jack built their reputation on a sound rooted in classic American music. Their songs draw from blues, R&B, rock and roll, and old-school boogie, creating a mix that feels both timeless and electrifying.
On stage, the band brings that sound to life with explosive energy. Passuite’s gritty vocals and fiery guitar work drive the performance, while bassist Joey Verdonselli and drummer Bennie Hayes lock into a tight rhythm that keeps the groove burning from start to finish.