Your favourite Step Brothers legend is buying and selling within the drums for a microphone.
John C. Reilly, the identical actor who introduced legendary characters like Dale Doback, Cal Naughton Jr., and naturally, Dewey Cox to life, is getting into a brand new position. However this time, he’s not enjoying a personality in a comedy. He’s performing underneath a brand new musical persona: Mister Romantic.
And he’s not simply dabbling. Reilly has quietly been carving out a reputation for himself within the people and Americana area, mixing his lifelong ardour for music with a recent inventive chapter.
Singing With Sierra Ferrell at Lollapalooza
In one among his newest shock appearances, Mister Romantic joined none apart from Sierra Ferrell, one among nation’s most beloved rising stars, for a stripped-down, a cappella efficiency through the opening of Lollapalooza in Chicago.
The surprising duo delivered a uncooked, melodic second that had followers doing a double take.
Watch the efficiency right here:
@lifewithavr DALE?!?!? Is that you just?!?!? INSANE method to kick off Lollapalooza 2025!!! @Sierra Ferrell is INCREDIBLE #catalinawinemixer #johncreilly #sierraferrell #countrymusic #countrymusicconcert #live performance ♬ unique sound – ✨Arden✨
One other angle:
@fabuloussofie At first I assumed it was Invoice Murray, however no it’s solely John C Reilly. Superb! #sierraferrell #johncreilly #lollapalooza #live performance @Sierra Ferrell @metrochicago @Lollapalooza USA ♬ unique sound – Sofie.Cassin
If Dale Doback advised us sooner or later he’d be singing people music with Sierra Ferrell, we most likely would’ve by no means believed him.
Seems, he wasn’t joking, and it wasn’t Brennan who’s “voice is sort of a mixture of Fergie and Jesus,” it was Dale’s.
Whereas the Sierra Ferrell function has shocked followers, it’s not the primary time Mister Romantic has turned up within the music world. Reilly lately appeared on the Newport Folks Pageant, performing Bob Dylan’s “Maggie’s Farm” alongside Margo Worth and Jesse Welles. One other surprising collaboration that simply labored.
Watch the Newport efficiency:
It doesn’t cease there. Reilly was lately introduced because the keynote speaker at this yr’s AmericanaFest in Nashville, additional cementing his place inside the broader Americana neighborhood. What started as a facet challenge is rapidly changing into one thing way more rooted and revered.
Debut Album: What’s To not Love?
With all the excitement, Mister Romantic lately dropped his debut album, What’s To not Love?, a set of timeless classics together with covers of “La Vie En Rose” by Edith Piaf and “Moonlight Serenade” by Glenn Miller.
It’s not your typical nation document, however it leans into the romantic, old-world spirit that lingers round conventional people, jazz, and Americana influences.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Mister Romantic can be hitting the highway, with exhibits scheduled in California, London, and Reilly’s hometown of Chicago:
October 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Palace Theatre
October 13 – Livermore, CA @ Livermore Valley Arts
November 18 – London, UK @ Soho Theatre Walthamstow (Bought Out)
November 19 – London, UK @ Soho Theatre Walthamstow
December 4 – Chicago, IL @ The Downstairs Theatre at Steppenwolf
December 5 – Chicago, IL @ The Downstairs Theatre at Steppenwolf
December 6 – Chicago, IL @ The Downstairs Theatre at Steppenwolf
John C. Reilly has at all times been stuffed with surprises. And this chapter feels private, trustworthy, and straight from the guts. Mister Romantic is likely to be new to us, however it’s clear he’s been within the making for a very long time.
