Robert Randolph & The Family Band

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Intro & Brief Biography
Robert Randolph & The Family Band are an American band that formed in New Jersey in 2001;
They are;
Robert Randolph- Vocals & Pedal Steel Guitar,
Marcus Randolph-Drums
Danyel Morgan- Bass & Vocals
John Ginty- Hammond Organ
Candice Anderson & Neal Casal- Female backing vocalists

According to wiki, they cite their main influences to include SRV, Earth Wind & Fire, Sly & Family Stone, Eric Clapton (whom they have toured with), Allman Brothers Band, Buddy Guy & Muddy Waters.
Their eclectic mix of bluesy guitar, funky drums, & soulful vocals make them a late but unique addition to an already exhilarating blues scene. They are well known for their extremely energetic concerts which feature great communication and respose between the band & audience with Randoplh encouraging the audience to take part in dancing & even joining the band on stage on some ocassions.
Also, Randolph's immense pedal steel guitar talents were shown justice when Rolling Stone included him on their list of the '100 greatest guitarists of all time' (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/...2609/33977)

Discography & Linkage:

2001- http://www.filestube.com/d5634eab84eeb23...-2002.html


2003- http://www.filestube.com/9ed819cb026bb2f...ified.html



2006- http://www.filestube.com/206de39798fcee5...tails.html



2010- http://www.filestube.com/7OfdywS6ALR66Xi...sless.html



Personal angle:
Now for the boring part! :nod:...................................................................................................:nod:
I accidentally came across this band when I was in Fopp (great value cd shop) in Glasgow a few days ago. I thought they looked pretty awesome so I purchased their 'Live at the Wetlands' debut for a mere £3. Today when I finally sat down to listen to it, I was blown away by the sheer energy of the performance and uniqueness of the band. Their mix of blues, funk & soul really appeals to me and I will definitely be looking to purchase the rest of their material even if they are studio albums this time which i feel could take away from the original energy of the band. Anyway, I highly recommend the debut live album as a starting point and most of all enjoy!

P.S. Most of the information included here was taken from Wiki & Rolling Stone website but I just wrote it in my own way.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Randolph

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