Always with the "King of My Heart" in my heart, "Dad"-I sure miss you.
I've taken the stage with many, they all know who they are, THANKS, but how many can claim to have been on stage with their dad, their son, and their grandson.
Influences
Zimmy, Ignatius J. Reilly's banjo (dat wadn't no banjo), Van Morrison, Robbie-Levon-Richard-Rick-Garth-John Simon & the entity THEY created, the beautiful Lara Nyro, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Clarence White, John-Boy Lennon & his mates (goodnite ringo, goodnite george, etc....), The Rollin' Ugly's, The Grateful Pigpen, Roy Brackett (my dad), Loretta Lynn's realness, the shear power of Tammy Wynette's voice and the colors she chose to paint with it, Jimi Hendrix (can you believe how much he did toward guitar liberation in 27 short years!), "who are those guys" from Macon?- Duane A and the Bluesgrass Brothers, Bill Monroeziers of the world, and the Ralph Stanleizers, The one and only Otis Redding, The soul of James Brown's feet, and that young boy from Memphis- you know he ran for some office and won more than he could handle, Ry Cooder, The Staple Singers, The British Invasion, Mr. Johnny Cash (he nailed me to the wall with "Big River", and part of me is still hangin' in that room), Aretha Franklin oohwee! what a woman!, Hank Haggard meets Merle Williams, Jimmie Rogers, Woody Guthrie (esp Bound for Glory), those late bloomers-Steve Earle, Buddy Miller, Emmylou-whohasgivenmesomuchforsomanyyears, Howard Finster & Paradise Garden, blues blues blues (thanks Hal), John Steinbeck, Jimmy Stewart, Mr. Hud himself (down at the Iron Horse and his girlfriend that lived in my hometown for a while), Henry Fonda, Jonathan Winters, Laurel & Hardy, Red Skelton and Pollyanna.
The great Jesse Winchester, (openning for him was a moving thing), he picks words for the heart while balancing the ladder, cradling them ever so gently, placing them with either a tear or a smile for lubrication. The three men that taught me to listen to music, Rick Richards, my son-Josh and my dad-Roy. My wife who taught me to read. Mom who taught me to believe.
Sounds Like
countryrockahillbillybluzegrass (the little rascals meet boris karloft with twang)
Alternative country, adult Americana. Marlin Brackett is a gifted songwriter who has found his voice on Down the Line. Backed by the Georgia Satellites on most of the tracks, the music has just the right amount of twang and the right amount of swagger.
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Growing up in Georgia in the 60s, Marlins parents raised him on a steady diet of Jimmie Rogers and Hank Williams while in later years he was swept up by the music of Dylan, Gram Parsons, and The Stones.
While not pursuing songwriting for several years, Marlin was consumed by the burning need to put down in writing what was in his mind. With Joey Huffman (Soul Asylum, drivin n cryin, Matchbox 20, Hellhounds) producing and longtime friends The Georgia Satellites lending their signature sound of Brit-tinged southern rawk, Marlins debut CD, Down The Line was born. Packing ten original songs that pull from his early influences while still managing to carve out his own niche in todays Americana Music Scene.
Marlins life has given him an edge on reality. He can put you at ease with the softness and sincerity of his voice, then cut to the core with admissions of self-frustration and grief. He will sit you down in his mamas Kitchen Chair then leave you standing alone by the train tracks in Jump The Track.
Certainly one of todays best unsigned Americana songwriters.
Thanks very much- we are honoured! Love the twang & swagger- just the right amount! Drop on by ours anytime you like for some moonshine & music, hope you don't mind if we do the same!
ever your friends, the Appalachian Roots, Rock & Blues Society
Hey Marlin, I've been playin pretty regular. Also wrote & recorded some songs with Joey Huffman. Definitely need to co-write some tunes with you. I've been writing with Eddie Keith and Freddy Dollar lately. Maybe you can come to a writing session at Ed's place. Just south of Cumming, GA. Hope all is well with you and the family. Peace, Jeff
I am sending you the names of everyone in message..although I know you reconize most of them! I fell in love with this pic..wish I had room for it on my page! Have a great weekend! Hugs! Kim
I agree with Lissy. I missed the Blue Whale. Still lots of good clean fun at the Grove like always, my brother. Loved your new tunes. Hope to see you sooner since you're closer.
I went to High school in North GA. In a small town called Calhoun. My Great Grandmother used to own a lot of land in Marietta. Part of it is now highway that the gov. took and on one big part they put a mall. I have never been to the mall, I know that I hate all my fond memories of being at her and my great aunt and uncles homes are now inside a mall and I cannot go back and see the old house. Well I guess as you get older things like that happen a lot huh. I hope you and your family have a good night.
Thank-you for asking me into your friends family. I love your music, you sound a little like Arlo. I also think what you wrote about all your family is wonderful. So many men miss how special their family is, your wife is a lucky lady. Are you still in Marietta area? I was born in Kennesaw. And have had a lots of family in Marietta since my Great Grandma had 18 children. LOL. Well thanks again. Have a great day.
dear marlin, Meet some of my new lovers....“Lovers always think that other people are blind”.....well, tis so true....people ARE blind.....true love comes from our pets, don't ya think?...they will never harm you nor forsake you....peace, jackie
this is the epitome of a complete moron. Note he is petting a turkey. And yes, I know you will most likely have to delete this, but I sent it anyway...sure hope you don't mind...pray for peace in this world...jackie George...George....George of the Jungle
“Studied the lines on my face” ...(song; Tangled up in blue-by bob dylan) look at Willy Nelson's lines...I see so many stories and songs in each line....they are so beautiful in my opinion. that's a gift from any person on earth who has so many stories that filter inward and outward for us to feel, see, inhale and listen through music. the process is amazing.....peace and love, jackie
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