Randall Bramblett, Athens, GA
Randall Bramblett is a lifer. For decades, he's explored the deep corners and outer orbits of American roots music, creating a southern sound that's every bit as eclectic as its maker.
He releases his 13th album Sept. 27, with the first single out June 27. Paradise Breakdown
He is a highly accomplished musician, singer, songwriter and bandleader known for his genre-blending style and creative song imagery. Bramblett first became known as a skilled touring sideman, his talent earned him the respect of rock’s finest. Highlights – he toured in the Gregg Allman Band, joined Sea Level with Chuck Leavell, recorded/toured with Cowboy, spent 16 years in Steve Winwood’s band, including the Traffic Reunion Tour. His songs were covered by Bonnie Raitt, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Delbert McClinton, and more. He’s been the horn leader for Widespread Panic, and also tours in Marc Cohn’s band.
It’s a huge tribute to his songwriting to have soul icon Bettye LaVette release a Grammy nominated album in 2023 covering 11 of Randall's songs. Super-producer Steve Jordan brought in Steve Winwood, John Mayer, Jon Batiste, Larry Campbell and more to play on it!
But it’s Bramblett’s own career as frontman where his artistry is truly on full display as an original, respected talent. His sound reaches a new milestone with Paradise Breakdown, his thirteenth record. He combines elements of rock, blues, jazz, and soul, resulting in a unique sound he calls Modern Roots Music that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Maybe this — an historic career that's still unfolding, reaching new milestones with each passing year — is what paradise looks like, after all.
Paradise Breakdown - the 13th Album by Randall Bramblett
“You can’t do better than Randall Bramblett.” Bonnie Raitt
“He’s a soulful, poetic badass if ever there was one.” Marc Cohn
“I think he’s the best songwriter I’ve heard in the past 30 years. Randall’s songs are vignettes. They’re little movies and pictures” Bettye LaVette
“One of the South’s most lyrical and literate songwriters.” Rolling Stone
“Randall is in my opinion the most gifted & talented southern singer-songwriter musicians of the past several decades.”
Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers)
“Randall Bramblett is the William Faulkner of Southern music” Hittin’ the Note
“Randall is one of Georgia’s musical treasures. Guaranteed to improve your day.” Dave Schools – Widespread Panic
“Randall is the most talented and prolific songwriter I have the privilege of knowing.” Bill Berry (R.E.M.)
“See this guy? He’s only one of the most original and profoundly satisfying artists around today.” Mike Greenblatt, Goldmine Magazine
“…arguably one of the best songwriters working today, in part because he’s so hard to pin down.” – Paste Magazine
For full list of the artists Randall has recorded with, and his full discography click here.
Highlights
King David and the Slaves
Gregg Allman Band
Sea Level
with Levon Helm
Traffic
RBB
with Chuck Leavell
Bonnie Raitt and the RBB
Bonnie
Tommy Talton
Gregg Allman
Panic en la Playa
Jaimoe
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