New Orleans, USA – 11 Sep. 2026 – The Jardani Crow Band announces the release of their new 10-song album ‘Love Section’. The new album will debut worldwide on September 14th. The album blends the indie folk and roots rock with an expansive international roster of guest musicians. The new record explores universal themes of love, redemption, adversity, peace, and human connection.
You can listen to their featured video, “Fairytale of New Orleans”. The video showcases original drone footage and classic imagery of New Orleans alongside guest performances. This video should give you an insight into the efforts put in by the team in bringing the music to their fans.
A Lifelong Friendship Behind the Music
The Jardani Crow Band a decades-long creative partnership between lifelong friends Michael Wheat (vocals, guitar) and Rip Kurtain (bass). Wheat is based in the mountain music hub of Asheville, North Carolina, and Kurtain resides in New Orleans, Louisiana. The duo continuously bridges their regional roots. They have previously refined their sound in earlier projects like Project 4, Jake Leg, and Zama Para. Love Section marks the fourth band they have built together, infusing their songs with a deeply lived-in and instinctive chemistry.
The album title holds special personal meaning for the group. Named in dedication to Section, Jamaica, the project reflects the community where bassist Rip Kurtain’s close friends and family live. It stands as a testament to the band’s core belief that music easily transcends geographical boundaries.
Influences & Availability
Drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Big Star, Wilco, The Band, Gram Parsons, and Tom Petty, The Jardani Crow Band delivers honest songwriting rooted in classic American traditions, elevated by colorful global textures.
The band defines its unique musical identity with the motto: “Asheville Grit, New Orleans Groove, and International Flavor.” The classic indie folk and roots rock form the foundational structure of Love Section,. The album also expands into a worldwide tapestry. The project features contributions from 20 session musicians spanning the globe.
As music publication HAILTUNES noted, “When music is created with honesty, distance disappears and every listener becomes part of the same chorus.”. Love Section will be available worldwide on September 14th.
About The Jardani Crow Band
The Jardani Crow Band is an indie folk and roots rock project fronted by Michael Wheat and Rip Kurtain. The band offers the fusion of the musical heritages of Asheville and New Orleans with a rotating collective of international session musicians. It also creates cross-regional, globally minded music grounded in honest songwriting and deep personal chemistry.
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