
ROB WHEELER - LEAVE TOMORROW
THE NUMBER 1 COUNTRY ALBUM
THE ALBUM...
Have you ever wanted to load up the car, grab your loved one by the hand and just drive ?
Escape the rain, turn off the phone, disappear ??
Well, if you have, and whether you're driving down Route 66
or up the M6, this album is the soundtrack..
So I say we Leave Tomorrow...
Written and recorded over four months in Nashville; "Leave Tomorrow" is a collection of journey songs. The adventures, the cliffhangers and the love stories of everyday life.. being brave enough to change the scenery and escaping the confines of the world we wish to leave behind.. understanding that sometimes the destination is actually coming back home again.. embracing the unknown as well as the ones we hold dear.
Featuring collaborations with a roll call of Nashville talent such as Jeff Trott (BMI Songwriter of the Year); Steve Dorff (Songwriter Hall of Fame); Fred Eltringham (ACM Drummer of the Year) and Frank Liddell's Carnival Music (Marla Cannon-Goodman, Mando Saenz) - this album is a transatlantic collaboration that takes flight; full of wit, charm, life and love.
"There are household names that wish they were this good"
Neil McCormick; The Daily Telegraph.
"A strong sense of melody meets old fashioned song craft"
Paul Sexton; Bob Harris Country Show.
"Endearing humility, virtuoso guitar and passionate gritty vocals"
Georgette Brookes; Build Our Own Nashville.
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THE ARTIST...
Raised by a loving single mum, in a small North West town in the UK, Rob discovered music was a way of escaping the bullies and troubles that came with being the “poor kid in a council house” - playing Hank, Cash, Eagles & Beatles on his cheap guitar on the outhouse roof overlooking the asbestos garages and uniformed blue doors of his neighbourhood, romanticising a life on the road like his heroes.
In 2012 Rob’s life changed forever. A medical diagnosis with no cure, leaving him as a self described “Nowhere Man”, led to depression, addiction and ultimately a breakdown. “I got help, and I learned to help myself, and I realised that life and music are gifts, so I poured my heart and energy into those instead of self destruction”.
A small legacy from his Grandfather gave him the opportunity to record and release his critically acclaimed debut album, which led to global publishing and label deals. Next would be Nashville; Tennessee, where Rob’s reputation for songwriting, collaboration and hard work preceded him.
Four months in The City Of Music, working with Jeff Trott, Steve Dorff & Frank Liddell amongst many others, resulted in the new record “Leave Tomorrow”; a true unification of UK and American country music.
“My heroes sang about cowboys and horses, desperados and drifters; but I write and sing about what I see and what I feel. And you know what, I believe that's the root of all great country music no matter where you’re from - sharing your true feelings in a song, so that somebody listening is just a little less lonely”.
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Reviews for Leave Tomorrow - The Number 1 Country Albumb
Exclusive features in Record Collector Magazine and Cheshire Life Magazine
Album Reviews:-
5/5 Stars
“An album of compelling tunes with a country twang, but enough British influence to avoid blending into the Americana background. Wheeler’s gravel brushed voice blends perfectly with the music and he is adept at delivering the emotion baked into each song.
With an air of the Eagles, its possessed with choruses destined to have audiences singing along.”
RNR Magazine
“Leave Tomorrow” is not simply a collection of songs; it’s a narrative woven from the threads of Wheeler’s experiences, his dreams, and his hard-won wisdom. It’s a sonic tapestry that blends the raw honesty of his Northern roots
with the polished craftsmanship of Nashville’s seasoned musicians."
Country Music News International
"Country-pop sound steeped in classic storytelling....Combining radio-ready polish with raw emotion"
Entertainment Focus
"This album represents a full-circle moment bringing Rob’s Cheshire roots and Nashville influences together."
Country Lowdown
"An emotional, heartfelt album... Rob Wheeler is becoming a strong force within the UK country music scene."
Building Our Own Nashville
“Rob Wheeler’s Leave Tomorrow is a masterful blend of UK and Nashville country, rich with immersive, emotive soundscapes. Standout tracks like Why Whiskey Why and Mount Juliet showcase his gift for writing heartfelt songs that linger long after the music stops.”
You Country
“I've rarely been touched by British artists singing country music. But when I heard Leave Tomorrow I was blown away. Rob’s songs are memorable without being predictable, and his voice connects each and every single time. Bravo from Canada.”
Larry LeBlanc - Celebrity Access
“A refreshing blend of insight, emotional transparency, and wry humour with strong themes of hope and escape.
An extraordinary album of beautiful songs”
London Mums Magazine
“In Rob Wheeler, the UK has a phenomenal country music star in the making. He really connects emotionally,
with powerful songs delivered with raw passion.. buy this record!!”
FATEA
9.5/10 Stars
"This is Northern Country at its finest—and Rob Wheeler isn’t just ready to leave tomorrow; he’s ready to lead the way forward. An emotionally resonant, musically masterful triumph. Wheeler proves he’s not just good enough—he’s essential."
Jace Music Media
“Rob Wheeler releases the perfect soundtrack to escape with new album Leave Tomorrow”
British Country Music Association
“Leave Tomorrow is the kind of record that doesn’t shout for attention, it quietly and gently earns it with a quiet kind of hope, building momentum without sacrificing feeling. It’s the tension between hope and weariness that gives the album its character, highlighting a musician who’s not just writing songs, but shaping an identity. Rob calls it “Northern Country,” and it’s a fitting label.
His voice belongs to both places. Leave Tomorrow doesn’t aim to reinvent country music, instead, it carves out space for a voice
that’s self-aware and quietly determined. It’s an album about second chances and learning when to take the leap.”
Amplify The Noise
“There are household names that wish they were as good as him”
Neil McCormick - The Daily Telegraph
“A strong sense of melody meets old fashioned song craft”
Paul Sexton - Bob Harris Country Show
“Wheeler wears his heart on his sleeve - tenderness, tragedy and bags of talent”
Chris Baxter - BBC Radio
“Great vocals, great melody, great songs. Music that can be felt! It’s like going back to the classic era of country music”
Metalheads Forever Magazine
“Rob Wheeler’s Leave Tomorrow is less a straightforward country record and more a finely woven tapestry of self-discovery, humour and heartfelt confession. It feels like a friendly chat around a campfire: warm, honest and full of stories you can’t wait to hear.
Across eleven tracks, Rob takes us from the grey skies of Cheshire to the bright lights of Nashville,
showing that you don’t have to choose one place or one style; you can embrace them both.
This album is all about looking forward, picking yourself up after mistakes and finding joy in the small moments.”
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Live Reviews:-
“Surrounded by outstanding musicians, Rob’s show fills the room. The attentive and appreciative audience are captivated by the music and humour. He has an eye for emotional connections through his song writing and delivery and here in this listening room, that is so apparent. If you get any opportunity - go and see Rob Wheeler & The Hushtones - they are the real deal.”
FATEA
“Endearing humility, virtuoso guitar and passionate gritty vocals. Wheeler pours his soul onto the stage.”
65 Country
“The show pulses with moments of quiet vulnerability. On stripped-back numbers, Wheeler pulls back the curtain on self-doubt and longing. Sparse guitar and breath-soaked vocals that offer glimpses of the man behind the songs.”
Red Radio
“Rob Wheeler live is a lesson in vulnerability, resilience and northern country soul. With his whisky warm voice and razor sharp lyrics, Rob turns an intimate venue into a sanctuary of stories. Highlights? Too many to mention, but Throw A Little Light My Way had us in tears, this isn’t just a record it’s a survival story set to Melody!”
London Mums Magazine
“Tonight’s gig was just perfect, filled with an electric atmosphere from start to finish.
Both loyal followers and new fans turned out in force, showing genuine appreciation for the music and making the night truly special.
Rob delivered his self-penned songs with the confidence and presence of a million-selling artist. Yet, despite his considerable success he’s humble, down to earth, funny – and still very much that boy-next-door.”
Ian James - Cheshire Mix56
“Rob Wheeler is a star. I think he knows that. If confidence alone is all you need, then he has it in bucket loads, but he can back it up. He has the songs. He has the voice. He has the guitar skills. He has the personality. The perfect example was new song, “No Mans Land”, you could have heard a pin drop if it wasn't for grown men wiping a tear from their eye.”
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LEAVE TOMORROW - THE NUMBER 1 COUNTRY ALBUM - OUT NOW
The Deluxe Archive Edition of the album, featuring acoustic versions and Nashville demos will be released in December 2025
November 2025 - No Man's Land (a stand alone single to mark the 111 year anniversary of the Great War)
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CREDITS:
Rob Wheeler - Leave Tomorrow.
©2025 Fuj Records/Absolute/Bucks Music Group Ltd/Carnival Music/Dorffmeister Music.
Produced by Rob Wheeler (with Jeff Trott & Steve Dorff).
Mixed by Warren David. Except "Throw A Little Light My Way" mixed by Pavel Dovgalyuk.
Mastered by Pete Maher.
Engineered by Diana Walsh, Owen Lewis, Steve Dorff, Jeff Trott, Anna Lise Liddell & Rob Wheeler.
1.
Leave Tomorrow
(Written & Produced by Rob Wheeler)
Rob (Guitars, Slide, Organ, Ukulele, Vocals)
Fred Eltringham (Drums)
Marie McGlone (Fiddle)
Paul Adams (Bass)
Stephen Tams (Piano)
Lis Birks (Vocals)
2.
My Nashville Song -
Ft. Jeff Trott
(Written & Produced by Rob Wheeler & Jeff Trott)
Rob (Guitars, Piano, Vocals)
Jeff Trott (Acoustic Guitar, Lap Steel, Synth Bass)
Fred Eltringham (Drums)
Kathleen Ord (Fiddle)
Lis Birks (Vocals)
3.
I'm Not Afraid To Fall
(Written by Rob Wheeler & Marla Cannon-Goodman. Produced by Rob. Wheeler)
Rob (Guitars, Slide, Organ, Vocals)
Fred Eltringham (Drums)
Paul Adams (Bass)
4.
Whisper
(Written & Produced by Rob Wheeler)
Rob (Guitars, Slide, Synth, Vocals)
Kathleen Ord (Fiddle)
Fred Eltringham (Drums)
Paul Adams (Bass)
5.
Something About Your Eyes -
Ft. Steve Dorff & Robbie McIntosh
(Written & Produced by Rob Wheeler & Steve Dorff)
Rob (Guitars, Slide, Organ, Vocals)
Steve Dorff (Piano, Rhodes)
Robbie McIntosh (Dobro)
Kathleen Ord (Fiddle)
Fred Eltringham (Drums)
Paul Adams (Bass)
Lis Birks (Vocals)
6.
Goodbye Summer
(Written & Produced by Rob Wheeler)
Rob (Guitars, Slide, Organ, Synth, Banjo, Vocals)
Fred Eltringham (Drums),
Paul Adams (Bass)
Ash T Clay (Vocals)
Lis Birks (Vocals)
7.
Why Whisky Why?
(Written by Rob Wheeler & Helienne Lindvall. Produced by Rob Wheeler)
Rob (Guitars, Organ, Synth, Vocals)
Fred Eltringham (Drums)
Kathleen Ord (Saxophone)
Paul Adams (Bass)
8.
Warning -
Ft. Mando Saenz
(Written by Rob Wheeler & Mando Saenz. Produced by Rob Wheeler)
Rob (Guitars, Bass, Organ, Synth, Vocals)
Mando Saenz (Vocals)
Fred Eltringham (Drums)
Kathleen Ord (Saxophone)
9.
When You Can't Let Go -
Ft. Marla Cannon-Goodman
(Written by Rob Wheeler & Marla Cannon-Goodman. Produced by Rob Wheeler)
Rob (Guitars, Slide, Organ, Vocals)
Marla Cannon-Goodman (Vocals)
Steve Tams (Piano)
Paul Adams (Bass)
Kathleen Ord (Fiddle)
Ash T Clay (Drums)
Lis Birks (Vocals)
10.
Throw A Little Light My Way
(Written & Produced by Rob Wheeler)
Rob (Guitar, Vocals)
Kathleen Ord (Fiddle, Viola)
11.
Mount Juliet
(Written & Produced by Rob Wheeler)
Rob (Guitars, Piano, Ukulele, Slide, Harmonica, Vocals)
Fred Eltringham (Drums)
Paul Adams (Bass)
Kathleen Ord (Fiddle)
Lis Birks (Vocals)
Management - Northern Country
Label A&R - John Waller (Absolute)
PR (Radio/TV) - Amanda Beel (All About Promo)
Press - Steve Rose (Measure)
Publishing A&R - Jon Tester (Bucks Music Group Ltd)
"Leave Tomorrow" was written, recorded, mixed & mastered in Nashville, Cheshire & London between October 2022 & June 2024.
This album is dedicated to the cherished memory of Dorothy Ogden;
who always saw the magic in the world and will be missed more than words and songs can ever express.