Established in 2005 when lead singer Brant Cotton was asked to write a song for the feature film, Marines. Von Cotton has been filling the void in the Southern California country music scene ever since. With their unique blend of classic country comfort and bold contemporary edge, Von Cotton delivers a dynamic musical cocktail guaranteed to satisfy even the most finicky country fans.
Bakersfield, CA, native Brant Cotton was raised on the local signature sounds of Merle Haggard and Buck Owens but educated in the outlaw musings of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. Not content to limit his influence to one sound, Brant extended his education beyond the country scene and immersed himself in everything from U2 to Bread. These diverse influences are evident in Von Cotton's music, which incorporates a variety of melodic flavors. Brant's strong-armed vocals are backed by the rhythmic muscle of bassist Hanford Pittman, jazz trained percussionist Jimmy Acre, lead guitarist John Bowdler, and ivory master Rusty Tinder.
Notorious country-music-resistant Los Angeles notwithstanding, Von Cotton has managed to win over an impressive number of both new and seasoned country music listeners. A regular presence at such local LA haunts as The Viper Room, BB King's, The Mint, Borderline, and The House Of Blues, Von Cotton has established an enviable local fan base. In addition to Southern California, the boys routinely travel overseas to entertain the troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, Germany, and Japan.
i wuz kinda hopin' you all would do a little song called "pussy willow" atchure next show... you could make the words sound like two people makin' love in a field, but really the song would be all about the tragedy of milfs goin' through menopause.
well, when we moved to san diego, we had no idea what to do. and then i just got into the throes of high school and basketball and track. synchro swimming just wasn't "in" in san diego. oh well, it was really fun while it lasted. you should try it! ha ha!!
and thanks, it's a great motivator for me! i can't wait for T&F to start!
i forgot to tell you that i had plans to start training for the olympics in synchronized swimming when i was 13!! that's when i lived in canada. no joke! but then we moved to the states.
It was SO great meeting you guys!!! Helluva show! I figured you'd all be freaks of nature since you hang out with Jeff but I was SO WRONG! (Well, John is still questionable!) Can't wait to cross paths again someday! Thanks for singin 'Cocain Blues' for me!!! It's my favoritest song ever! Fun Fun Fun.... we got OUR kicks, on ROUTE 66!!! WOOT!
Hey guys! Great show at Borderline last night!! I loved just getting to watch & listen, tho sitting in with you last time was pretty damn fun too ; ) It was great making music with you.
You guys rocked tonight at the Borderline. It was an honor sharing the stage with you all. Thanks for another great evening. See you tomorrow! Kindly, M&A
Bel Biv Devoe, eh? That's pretty frickin' hilarious!! Yeah, I can say I celebrated them back in the day. And it was QUITE a ways back!
Well, if you MUST know, I am actually throwing the discus here. I am shotputting a few pictures over, and then throwing the javelin a few pictures past that. I am visually motivating myself now that I know the BowFlex is mine!
Von, thank you for the thoughtful comment about NashvilleHype! - I really appreciate it. Usually it's a 'come listen to me' comment, so your sincerity is appreciated.
we've been in san diego since the 14th of june. i'm still unpacking and it SUCKS. everything came in one fell swoop and i'm just slowly whittling away. anything's better than japan, though!!
i finally got my speakers to work on my laptop and it was WEIRD to hear your speaking voice, brant, on the interview!
everything going well? just so you know, isabella's gotten tougher and doesn't take any "guff" from boys anymore. unfortunately, they're falling in "love" with her! aaaahhhhh!!!
Brant Cotton - Guitar/Vocals
Hanford Pittman - Bass
Jimmie Lee Acre - Drums
John Bowdler - Lead Guitar
Rusty Tinder- Keyboards 
