WAR HIPPIES UNLEASH RAW EMOTION AND GRITTY STORYTELLING IN NEW OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR HAUNTING BALLAD 'NO FRIEND OF MINE (FIDDLE CUT)' – A POIGNANT TALE OF ADDICTION AND REMORSE

 

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 pair draws 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. 

"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, IN. - Brown County Playhouse

Nov. 2 - Bowling Green, Ky. Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center 

Nov. 3 & 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 - Ft. Worth, TX - Armed Forces Bowl Game anthem & pre-game tailgate concert

For more info, please visit warhippies.com.

WAR HIPPIES’ MUSIC VIDEO “THE HANGMAN” WINS 2023 TELLY AWARD FOR CRAFT VIDEOGRAPHY/CINEMATOGRAPHY

 

The official music video for country music duo War Hippies’ explosive second single, “The Hangman,” has garnered a 2023 Silver Telly Award for Craft Videography/Cinematography (Non-Broadcast). Upon its release last fall, the video was featured on The Country Network and the VEVO True Country playlist and has racked up over 1 million views on YouTube alone. 

Produced by band members Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis and directed and edited by Paul Gaehring, the video is set in 1875 and follows the story of a good man-turned-outlaw who is forced to go on the run to try to protect the “angel” he loves. With its stunning cinematography and tragic ending, the video embodies the throwback country sound and penchant for authentic storytelling that have earned War Hippies critical acclaim and solidified the pair’s status as one of country music’s most promising new acts.

“This song was inspired by a conversation we had around a campfire with Kurt Russell about his character, The Hangman, in the movie The Hateful Eight. Our drummer on tour also happens to be an incredible cinematographer, which made it easy to shoot the video while touring out West, and everything was done in-house, from concept to filming to editing,” said Brown.

Added Reis, “This was an amazing collaborative effort, with friends and family generously allowing us to film with their horses, props, farm and cabin. They cooked for us, built the gallows and even dressed up and appeared as extras in the shoot, while a combat veteran friend of ours, Gamble Alexander, starred in the video alongside his now-girlfriend, Lauren Payne. We’re proud to share this award with all of them and everyone on our team who supported the video’s creation.

The duo's other latest music video titled "Make It Out Alive" aired on Country Rebel for Memorial Day, honoring our troops with a song that speaks on the Veteran suicide crisis while encouraging those who are fighting to hold on to hope. Check it out here: .

Founded in 1979, The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world. The Telly Awards recognizes work that has been created on the behalf of a client, for a specific brand and/or company or self-directed as a creative endeavor.

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WAR HIPPIES RELEASE HAUNTING NEW MUSIC VIDEO, "THE HANGMAN"

Musical duo War Hippies released the official music video for their second single, "The Hangman." The video portrays the haunting storyline of an outlaw and an angel on the run with an ending that will keep you on your toes. Featuring band members Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis, the War Hippies get the chance to tell the story of their music in a movie-like setting. Following this release, War Hippies are set to release their debut album on October 14 in conjunction with their upcoming tour with Travis Tritt and Chris Janson this Fall. 

With Scooter Brown's impressive five million streams across platforms already plus Donnie Reis' music production and well-known violin, this unstoppable duo continues to wow their fans with every release. Director, Paul Gaehring and producer Scooter Brown deliver this music video in short-story format, bringing a fresh style onto the country music video scene. The Hangman and the accompanying video is just the start for what's to come in the self-titled album, War Hippies. Stay tuned!