Jesse Lee Jones-Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Gene "Pappy" Merrits-Fiddle/Vocals, David Tanner-Doghouse Bass/Vocals, Chris Casello-Lead Guitar/Steel Guitar/Vocals, Sam Kallaos-Drums
In the years since Brazilbilly was born, the band has gained much popularity and recognition playing as the house band at Robert’s Western World. In addition to playing a regular Friday/Saturday night set, the band has played many other venues and events, including a performance for Vice President Al Gore as the results of the 2001 Presidential Election were announced, the Democratic Governors Convention, and Governor Phil Bredesen's 2007 inaugual party. The band has toured Europe, played Villa Country; the largest honky-tonk in Brazil, hosted the live radio broadcast of “The Midnight Jamboree” from the Earnest Tubb’s Texas Troubador Theater, played the Grand Ole Opry Plaza, opened for major country music acts, and played many special events, parties, and benefits in Nashville.
Brazilbilly was founded on the ideal of traditional country music. Their sound, while traditional and country, is complemented by rockabilly sound and a Latin flair unique to the Nashville scene. They are fans and followers of the legendary artists that frequented the Lower Broadway honky tonk in the early years of country music. Each band member is diversely talented, professional, and musically educated. This range of cultural backgrounds and musical experience makes Brazilbilly like no other band, embracing a style that is uniquely their own.
Brazilbilly’s eclectic style and musical diversity has created a band known and followed by many loyal fans. The bands mantra, “Traditional Country Music With A Latin Flair” can be heard late into the evening as the sounds of steel guitar and fiddle waft through the alley connecting Lower Broadway to the mother church of Country Music, The Ryman Auditorium.
Muchas gracias for the add! I was in town on Sat. night, and caught y'all's show! Very tough act you guys have! I was totally impressed. Take care, and hope to see y'all again, soon. Dave.
I saw you guys for the first time last Saturday night after hitting the Ryman. Wow, what a show! Thanks for a great time and thanks for the add. See you next time I'm in Nashville!
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