Brandon McSwain

Genre: Acoustic
Charlotte , North Carolina USA Contact

BMB can be described as "Fuzzy Rock" = Funky, Jazzy, Acoustic Rock. It is soulful, powerful, and passionate. Brandon bears his soul in the lyrics and the band plays music to fill the rafters of cathedrals and amphitheaters alike. The music pulls you in and once it ends, you're left wanting more.

Artist Information

Biography

Emerging from a background beginning in the typical middle class American family and spanning to the reality that suddenly hits when families are broken and the security blankets of childhood are prematurely stripped away, the power of music to transcend and unite became not only an avenue of expression and focus for Brandon the frontman, singer/songwriter of BMB, but also served as a dependable constant among the chaos in his life. It was this passion that led him to develop his musical talents and still continuously strive to push the boundaries of all that quality music can be.

The drive to travel and perform began early as Brandon toured Europe the summer of 1999 as a part of three National Honors performance groups including a jazz band, choir and symphonic band. Brandon landed a scholarship to ASU in 2000 and spent 4 years performing and honing this craft of songwriting. Beginning in 2004, he toured with an independent rock band throughout the East Coast, ranging from Miami to Canada and has since then formed the Brandon McSwain Band. Throughout the past five years, Brandon has worked with, or shared stages with artists such as: Nickel Creek, John Mayer, Sister Hazel, OAR, Matt Nathanson, Casting Crowns, Radial Angel and BarlowGirl.

Soulful lyrics and a solid musical backdrop that encompass each song play out as a chapter in the progression of the human spirit. The evident passion for music and live performance that each member possesses is contagious to anyone who comes out to see a show and it is this appeal that has led to an ever increasing fan base and demand for the bands appearance at venues throughout the East Coast.

The Brandon McSwain Band has been featured on the PBS special "Playing for Change" in Charlotte, NC. This featured artists including Bono of U2, Reggie McBride, Peter Bunetta, Roberto Luti, and many more world class musicians from around the world. The group was chosen for this spotlight due to their presence as a staple talent within the Charlotte music scene and the overall theme of BMB that music is a form of storytelling and the universal language that connects us all.

The Brandon McSwain Band continues to keep a very heavy tour schedule and explore where the music will lead them on stage, every night being different from the performance the night before.

In May of 2010 the Brandon McSwain Band hit the studio with 38 time Multi-platinum and Grammy Award winning Producer Andy Kravitz. Andy has worked with artists such as: Imogen Heap, Sting, Billy Joel, The Rolling Stones, Joan Osborne and James Taylor and Will Smith. "Back to Life & Dreaming" was released March of 2011.

Instrumentation

Ken Brashear - Drums & Percussion
John Myers - Bass
Chris Liepe - Electric Guitar
Brandon McSwain - Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars

Discography

"Brandon McSwain Band" (Self-titled) LP 2008

"BMB LIVE July 4th, 2009" (released only to LightHouse Fan Association Members)

"BMB LIVE in NoDa" (recorded August 1, 2009 in Charlotte's North Davidson Arts District)

"Back to Life & Dreaming" (recorded and produced by Grammy Awarded Producer Andy Kravitz in his Philadelphia, PA studio)

Official Website

http://www.brandonmcswainband.com

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Press

  • CD REVIEW: Brandon McSwain Band - Brandon McSwain Band [+ Show ]

    The Brandon McSwain Band of North Carolina have a sound that can be described as 1/4 Funk, 1/4 Jazz,...

  • Marc Hanes - Venue Manager [+ Show ]

    "When the Brandon McSwain Band steps up to the stage their great fusion of rock, jazz and chamber mu...

  • Album Review: Brandon McSwain Band - Brandon McSwain Band [+ Show ]

    This album is magnificent. Brandon's approach to singing is so emotive, so honest and transparent. I...

  • Kannapolis Intimidators , Single [+ Show ]

    "The Kannapolis Intimidators,would like to formally thank you for your musical performance on Thursd...

  • Chris - Backhead Productions [+ Show ]

    "Every experience with the Brandon McSwain Band has been just awesome. These guys really know how t...

  • Nathan Caparolie - Elevate Studio Productions [+ Show ]

    "The Brandon McSwain Band stands out in a crowd for their unique musical blend and depth of talent. ...

Setlist

Originals:
Back to Life and Dreaming
Afraid
Between the Lines
Fall Away
Save Me
Hold On
Eternal Hope
58 East
Now that You're Here
Unseen
Winter's End
Best Friend
Dreams
The Way
Mis Leading Lady
Just Wanted to Say
She
Ordinary Life
You
My Beloved
Summers Day
My Love
Audible Silence

Covers Library:
Edge of Desire - John Mayer
Funny the Way it is - Dave Matthews Band
Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
You and Me - Dave Matthews Band
You Found Me - The Fray
Only Hope - Switchfoot
All Around Me - Flyleaf
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Gravity - John Mayer
Your Body is a Wonderland - John Mayer
Grey Street - Dave Matthews Band
No Such Thing - John Mayer
You and I both - Jason Mraz
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Lets stay Together - Al Green
Heartless - Kanye West/The Fray
Just the Way You are - Bruno Mars
I'm in Love with a Girl - Gavin Degraw
Beautiful Day - U2
One - U2
With or Without You - U2
All Along the Watchtower - Hendrix
Gravity - Sara Bareilles
The Way I Feel - Matt Wertz
Meant to Live - Switchfoot

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