Chuck Campbell
Darick Campbell
Phillip Campbell
Carlton Campbell
Denise Brown
Katie Jackson
Malcolm Kirby
Tiffany Godette
Influences
The Campbells were influenced by the early steel players in the House of God Churches: Wille Eason (the first person to bring he steel into Church) Henry Nelson, Ted Beard, and Calvin Cooke.
"There's a thinking side to what we do...
How am I treating my fellow man? How am I living?
Am I doing the right things in life?"
--Darick Campbell
The Campbell Brothers present Sacred Steel: African-American gospel music with electric steel guitar and vocal. This tradition is just now emerging from the House of God Keith Dominion Church, where for over sixty years it has been an integral part of worship and a vital, if little known, American tradition. As the music moves from sanctuary to concert hall -- including the Hollywood Bowl, the Kennedy Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music and Symphony Space -- secular audiences are now able to appreciate a performance both devoted and rocking.
Pedal steel guitarist Chuck Campbell and his lap steel-playing brother Darick are two of the finest in this tradition. Rounding out the band, which has been playing together for nearly two decades, is a high-energy rhythm section featuring brother Phil Campbell on electric guitar and his son Carlton on drums. Katie Jackson's classic, gutsy gospel vocals bring the ensemble to a level of energy and expression that defies description.
The Campbell Brothers present a compelling, rich variety of material from the African-American Holiness-Pentecostal repertoire with a new twist: the growling, wailing, shouting, singing and swinging voice of the steel guitar, played as you have never heard it played before.
"4th Annual Real Blues Awards: Best U.S. Gospel Instrumentalist of the Year"
-Real Blues Magazine
"This CD stands as the best of Arhoolie's latest series of sacred steel guitar sessions."
-Dan Ouellette, Downbeat, May 1998
"Truly magnificent and moving. This disc is the most dynamic and talent- laden of all of the sacred steel discs so far on Arhoolie..."
-Andy Grigg, Real Blues
"...different from anything you've ever heard... essential listening for anyone interested in blues guitar."
-Jim DeKoster, Living Blues
THE CAMPBELL BROTHERS and THE BUDDHAHOOD at HARRO EAST BALLROOM!
SAT DEC 29TH. DOORS OPEN AT 7PM.
A benefit for ArtPeace, Charles Settlement House, Stand Up Guys, Pathways to Peace, Journeys of Inspiration, and Compeer.
This show will include numerous sit in's/jams between the two bands, as well as guest appearances by several of Rochester's finest musicians.
On-site Artists will draw and create artwork during the show.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 29TH. Harro East Ballroom, 155 Chestnut Street. Doors open at 7PM. Tickets $20. Available from the charities, Record Archive, Aaron's Alley, and at the door.
WwW.SparkleTags.Com Your concert in France (near Toulouse...in an old church...but I don't remember the name of the town!!!!! sorry!) was FANTASTIC, WONDERFUL, UMBELIEVABLE!! The best concert of ALL my life. I haven't got the words (because of my english...) to tell all I want to...Thanks so much for your music. God bless you all.
HEY EVERYON I MISS ALL OF U AND UIM JUS STOPPIN BY 2 SHOW YA PAGE SUM LOVE...AND THOUGH IM NOT N CHURCH AZ OFTEN AZ I USE 2 B....JUS LIKE SAM COOKE SAYS...A CHANGE IS GONNA COME
Hello Brpthers, Thank you for being freinds of "the best little Gospel Blues Fest west of the Mighty Missisip". We would love for you to come play at out humble festival. God Bless, Back2Blues Fest
Hello Gentlemen, We are honored to have you be our freinds. Please stop and say hello. God Bless, Back2Blues Fest "the best little Gospel Blues Fest west of the Mighty Missisip".
Hello Brothers,
Thanks for adding me to your circle of freinds, Your music makes me get up and boogie,,
Please stop by and check out my site,
God Bless,
Shannon
Keep your Amp Trimmed And Burnin
That's my new CD, "Deacon Blues", the straight ahead organ trio I've been wanting to do for years. It's getting great reviews and lots of radio play - and it's only Jazz; Go figure! The CD features some good friends, including two of my favorite guitarists, Mike DeMicco and the phenomenal Joe Beck. Danny Gottlieb lays down the groove with my brother Tony guesting on bass for a couple of tracks.
The CD is available on line at AMAZON.COM or at WOODSTOCK CD where they also have artist-signed copies in stock. (arguably making them worth less!)
Hey guys...Thanks for the add...glad things are going well...really enjoyed working with you at the EMF in NC...you were great....cool runnings...Terry V.
Hi Fam! Just wanted to let u know it was soooooo good to be in the presence of u guys one more time! I really enjoyed it as always...prayers are with yall....Much love 2 ya
P.S. Chuck C. next time, i think i just might take u up on that offer! Be Blessed
***Female Steel Guitarist***
Just stopping by to say hey! Hope you all come back to PA soon. LOVED that Clark Park show in Philly last year. Darick, I'm still rockin' on that Sierra Steel. Blessings to you all!
Just stopping by to say thanks for being a friend! And, of course, in a bit of shameless Selfe promotion, I have to mention that my song ‘Louise’ is the Instrumental Rock Song of the Day for May 14th, 2007 at GarageBand.com. C’mon by and check it out....
Hi The Campbell Brothers, just a quick hello from the Jazz Pistols - hope you are doing fine and having a great weekend. Wish you all the best - thanks for being our friend and good luck for the things you do. Best regards - Christoph
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