Bear Rinehart From Needtobreathe Shares Details on New Album and Essentials for a Good Weekend

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It was a warm Saturday in September when Bear Rinehart stepped on stage at Moon River Music Fest in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Just a few days before, he had no idea he was even going to play. When a spot at the festival opened up unexpectedly, Drew Holcomb, a friend of Bear's and a fellow musician, called with a request to fill the spot. All of a sudden, Bear and his band, Needtobreathe, became the headlining act of the weekend. Needless to say, they pulled it off.

The rock band has been touring for more than 10 years with eight albums under their belt. Their ninth studio album, Caves just released with a gritty folk-rock sound that somehow feels new and nostalgic at the same time. It focuses on the introspective moments in life, the lonely seasons that people often don’t want to get vulnerable enough to talk about it. But that’s why the band is so excited for it. Bear says it's one of the most ambitious and vulnerable albums they’ve put out.

“This is a very thankful record,” the musician explained. “That’s a different thing for us because I feel like we’ve always had this 'something to prove, chip on our shoulder,' kind of thing. It’s the first time I think we successfully got the ego out of the way.”

The album is complete with 11 songs that are thought provoking yet fun. Four of the songs are collaborations with country artists Old Dominion and Carly Pierce, plus the bluesy folk singer Foy Vance.

The song many people are already talking about is "Dreams," an upbeat and inspirational tune they created with their Nashville friends, Judah and The Lion. But that's not the only time you'll see the bands together.

Judah and the Lion is joining Needtobreathe on their new tour, The Caves World Tour, which kicks off this October.

When he's not on the road or in the studio, Bear is spending as much time as possible with his family. A husband and dad of three, the man stays pretty busy. When it comes to his ideal weekend, he loves quality time with the fam and getting outdoors to do anything that lets him get a little competitive, whether it be golf or football. And now that football season is here, he tries his best not to miss an Alabama football game.

Bear shared his Weekend Essentials for life at home and on the road, and we're all feeling a little inspired and ready to shop!

Cheap Sunglasses

"I opt for cheap sunglasses since I always lose them!"

Headphones

"I’ve got my Apple Airpods on me at all times!"

A Solid Pair of Swim Trunks

"I always bring a pair of swimming trunks, you never know when you’ll need them. My favorite brand is Duvin, for comfort and for style. They’ve got the best patterns."

A Comfy Quilt

"I love traveling with my vintage quilt, it was actually my grandmother’s—it’s a good reminder of home when we’re on the road."

A Set of Golf Clubs

"I’m gearing up to play The Crewe Cup at Ohoopee this month, so keeping and improving my arm is a must. My favorite clubs are the Titleist T200 irons."

Silver Oak Wine

"They’ve got an unbeatable Cabernet Sauvignon."

Hot Sauce

"Verde hot sauce makes any tour food 10x better."

Memory Foam Pillow

"When you’re getting in sleep where you can, a comfortable pillow is a must have."

A Guitar

"I play a Gibson J200."

A Good Trucker Hat

"It’s essential to have a dependable hat at all times. My current go-to is from Steel City."

YouTube TV

"I need to be able to watch sports wherever I am, whether it’s golf, the Titans, or Alabama football… someone is always playing."

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