ATHFEST '06: Randall Bramblett




Athcast - Athens Music! show

Summary: Randall Bramblett has kept great company over the years. From his early career with Capricorn Records (Cowboy, Gregg Allman, Sea Level) to his more recent tours with Widespread Panic, Traffic and Steve Winwood, he has worked with the best in the business. Randall’s solo career began in the mid ‘70s with two critically acclaimed albums on Polydor Records (That Other Mile, Light of the Night) and has continued to the present with his most recent releases on Capricorn (See Through Me) and New West Records (No More Mr. Lucky, Thin Places). Currently, Randall tours with his own band, the Randall Bramblett Band, an extraordinary group of pros from the Athens/Atlanta area. On guitars are his old friend and writing partner from the early days, Davis Causey and a new and versatile arrival, Mike Hines. Mike Steele and Gerry Hansen (Shawn Mullins) are on bass and drums respectively. Each band member is a successful session player and producer in his own right. This band has opened for Widespread Panic and Steve Winwood and has been generating a tremendous buzz and rave reviews wherever they perform. The rare combination of songwriting and musicianship makes the Randall Bramblett Band so unique and guarantees a live experience you won’t forget. Randall Bramblett isn't going to claim to be something more than he is. We'll let others do that for him - "Randall is the most talented and prolific songwriter I have the privilege of knowing." Bill Berry - R.E.M. "[He's] one of Georgia's musical treasures…Guaranteed to improve your day!" Dave Schools - Widespread Panic "…the best songs of his career." (No More Mr. Lucky) Warren Haynes - Allman Brothers Band "Randall is in my opinion the most gifted & talented southern singer-songwriter musicians of the past several decades." Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers) FACTS: Toured and/or recorded with: o Sea Level o Greg Allman o Levon Helm o Widespread Panic o Steve Winwood o Traffic o Gov't Mule o Bonnie Bramlett o Roger Glover o Cowboy o Elvin Bishop o Goose Creek Symphony o John Hammond o Warren Haynes o Robbie Robertson o Johnny Jenkins o Jerry Joseph o Jan Krist o Francine Reed o Vigilantes of Love Played with: o String Cheese Incident o Phoebe Snow o Grateful Dead Resides in Athens, Georgia. Born and raised in Jesup, Georgia. It all adds up to the best of endeavors: virtuoso writing and playing that's within every listener's emotional grasp. These are songs that will endure for years to come, as echoes of our time. *http://www.randallbramblett.com Photos: Kevin M. Quinn Brown Bag Photography & Design 864.506.5327 brownbagphoto@gmail.com Recording: Kevin Straker kmstraker@mindspring.com Editing: Mike Ewing podcastpower@gmail.com