Rosie’s Smokehouse Deluxe Rolls Out ‘Faded Tattoo’ – A Blues Burner With Soul to Spare
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.
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:
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.
Hi, Rosie! Good to meet you! Care to introduce yourself to the readers for those not familiar with your music?
Hey Eric, great to meet you as well and a real pleasure to be speaking with you. My actual name is David G. Rose but everyone in and around the industry knows me as Rosie. It’s a nickname I’ve had for as long as I can remember. I’m the lead vocalist/bass guitarist and founding member of the band “Rosie’s Smokehouse Deluxe”. After over four decades of touring and recording for other artists I was persuaded to give my own music a shot. Turned out to be the best move I could have made, the reception has been absolutely incredible. As they say, you’ll never know if you don’t give it a go.
“Faded Tattoo” feels like it was written in one breath — how did that spontaneous process shape the final track?
Faded Tattoo was one of those songs that just happened so naturally. I had the lyrics and melody line finished in less than a day. We went into the studio to lay it down and the band was just grooving, lost in the moment, it was the perfect storm. I’ve never been a fan of hashing out arrangements in the studio. In my opinion, trying to make a song to perfect can actually make it too sterile, too generic sounding. Keep it real, keep it honest, tell your story.
The song is rooted in a story about love and memory — what do tattoos and scars symbolize for you in a blues context?
Tattoos tell a story the same way a song tells a story. I actually have a tattoo based on the song “Run Like The Wind” from our debut album. As a song writer, I find a lot of my lyrics stem from personal life experiences. I think that’s what people connect with the most in a song.
Your live shows have become must-see events. How does “Faded Tattoo” translate differently on stage than on record?
I’ve always looked at the recording side of music and the performing side as two completely different animals. We work hard to keep our recording sessions spontaneous butA nothing compares to the raw energy and emotion of a live show. Faded Tattoo live is an absolute crowd pleaser.
After Welcome to the Smokehouse, and now “Faded Tattoo”, what’s next for the band? Are you building toward another album?
A follow up album is definitely in the works. We recorded a number of new tracks prior to the start of our summer tour. We’ve been slipping some of the new stuff into our show and the response has been amazing. Plans are in the works to head back into the studio when the tour concludes in September. Keep your eyes out, we may be dropping another single in the near future as well.
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