NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 27, 2023) – Country music duo War Hippies released a new version of their haunting ballad “No Friend of Mine (Fiddle Cut)” along with an official music video today.In the song, the pairdraws in listeners with raw emotion and gritty storytelling. The lyrics, sung with haunting sincerity, tell the tale of a man betrayed by his constant companion, whiskey.
The captivating music video for the track was filmed on a breathtaking mountaintop in Colorado. The song serves as a poignant exploration of addiction and remorse, marked by a haunting melody and profoundly introspective lyrics. It stands as a testament to the band’s remarkable talent in conveying deep emotions through their music, ultimately serving as a powerful reminder of the destructive grip of addiction and the unwavering fight for liberation. Watch here.
Whiskey you’re no friend of mine
I trusted you and you robbed me blind
Of everything I had and you took your time
Whiskey you’re no friend of mine
You left me face down in the freezing rain
All I wanted to do was drink away my pain
I’ve got nothin’ left but my own shame
Whiskey you’re the one to blame
“No Friend of Mine” was originally released on October 14, 2022, on the duo’s debut album, War Hippies. The album made quite the impact, debuting at No. 8 on the iTunes Country Chart and reaching No. 30 across all genres in its first week. To date, it has amassed over 2 million streams.
With a handful of tour dates left to round out 2023, catch War Hippies out on the road for headline dates and a few more shows supporting Travis Tritt.
War Hippies Tour Dates:
Oct. 28 – Nashville, Ind. – Brown County Playhouse
Nov. 2 – Bowling Green, Ky. Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
Nov. 3 – Marion, Ill. – Little Nashville Cafe
Nov. 4 – Marion, Ill – Little Nashville Cafe
Nov. 8 – Richmond, Va. Ember Music Hall
Nov. 9 – Dunn, N.C. – Bird’s Nest Listening Room
Nov. 10 – Kill Devil Hills, N.C. – Outer Banks Brewing Station
Nov. 11 – Trinity, N.C. – Run the Jake 5K
Nov. 12 – Nashville, Tenn. – Rock the Green Beret at Kid Rock’s
Nov. 15 – Grand Prairie, Texas – Randy Travis Tribute Concert
Nov. 17 – Atlanta, Ga. – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Nov. 18 – Savannah, Ga. – Johnny Mercer Theatre
Dec. 23 – Fort Worth, Texas – Armed Forces Bowl Game anthem and pre-game tailgate concert
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About War Hippies
In 2022, War Hippies, the country music duo and lifestyle brand co-founded by Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis, burst onto the music scene. Their authentic songwriting and electrifying live performances quickly garnered widespread critical acclaim. Before teaming up, Scooter Brown had already earned numerous industry accolades including a No. One cut “Sent Me You” performed by Josh Ward, he won Male Vocalist of the Year at the 3rd Annual Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards and extensively toured with iconic artists such as Charlie Daniels, Travis Tritt, the Marshall Tucker Band and Whiskey Myers.
Meanwhile, world-renowned violinist, writer, and producer, Donnie Reis, has contributed to over 14 Billboard Top 10’s, including two #1 songs on three #1 records. He also has an extensive touring history both stateside and overseas including four MWR tours entertaining our troops. On October 14 of that year, War Hippies unleashed their self-titled debut album during The Can’t Miss Tour, where they provided support for Chris Janson and Travis Tritt. The album made an immediate impact, debuting at No. 8 on the iTunes Country Chart and reaching No. 30 across all genres in its first week.
To date, it has amassed over 2 million streams. Their track “Make It Out Alive” from the album earned a coveted spot on American Songwriter’s prestigious Top 24 Songs of 2022 list. Another album cut, “The Hangman,” gained significant traction and its official music video received a Silver Telly Award for Craft Video & Cinematography. In addition to their musical pursuits, Brown and Reis are U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army combat veterans, respectively and the duo remains committed to supporting fellow veterans and military families through advocacy work, fundraising, and helping children secure access to musical instruments.
War Hippies are on track to perform 80-120 live concerts by the end of 2023. Their tour schedule includes supporting Travis Tritt, headlining performances, and music festivals across the country. They’ve also recently received a sponsorship endorsement from Harley-Davidson and have been performing at rallies and participating in rides across the US. Furthermore, the duo is currently in the studio producing new music while also creating new video content and working on other highly anticipated projects. Visit WarHippies.com for more information.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
