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Brandon Turner (guitar)

- Spartanburg, SC Blues / Americana

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Bio: A native of the small town of Pacolet, South Carolina, Brandon Turner has been garnering attention and praise for his skilled guitar work since he was a teenager. Growing up in a house where his father always had instruments lying around, Brandon got his first electric guitar at age 9 and began a... See Full Bio

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Brandon Turner (guitar) has a show on 05/17/2013 at 07:30 PM @ Fridays By The Fountai... in Fountain Inn, SC http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/200372363 #concert

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“Guitarist Bandon Turner played on the recording 'Beguiler' and joins Easterling for the Wilmington concert. Turner is an extremely versatile musician, moving easily between electric and acoustic or blues and bluegrass. Earlier this month at the Summer’s Last Blast & Blues Festival in Piedmont, S.C., he performed with harp man Freddie Vanderford and literally stunned the audience with his searing guitar licks.”

— Dariel Bendin, Myrtle Beach Alternatives Magazine

“On a couple of occasions Brandon and the Colonel tore into complicated, lightning-fast numbers that left me savouring the humble taste of dust. Brandon then launched into a defiant reading of Bo Diddley's 'Before You Accuse Me'. After that he played snippets of blues by Rev Gary Davis and an influential but largely unknown performer from Spartanburg named Pink Anderson. He concluded his mini-recital by making his guitar cluck like a chicken.”

— David Wilson, Nth Position Magazine

“That boy, now he's gonna be a good one," said the 'Colonel'. "Gene Reginald Wyatt January 13, 1930 - May 23, 2007”

— Nth Position Magazine

“Brandon Turner has developed a reputation for being what one Nashville musician called a “badass” guitar player", says Fayssoux McLean. ”His execution is incredible and, being intuitive, he knows what notes to play to move a song along and which ones to leave out. Of course, he can play crazy notes and phrases and has the fastest eye-hand coordination I have ever seen, which makes him an amazing performer! He played lead guitar, bass, electric guitar and keys on my Nashville CD, Early. He regretted there was no bagpipe to try out! He is a thoughtful and kind guitar wizard who has enriched my life unbelievably.”

— Outlaw Magazine

“Brandon began playing with me in ’99, when he was just 19 years old,” says Freddie Vanderford. “Besides being one of the best guitar players anywhere, he is a wonderful person…an honorable man!”

— Outlaw Magazine

“Peter Cooper, accomplished musician / producer and music writer for the Nashville Tennessean said, “Brandon Turner plays guitar with ease, tone and invention, whether trading bluegrass licks with Ricky Skaggs, dueling on searing electric guitar with Will Kimbrough or creating plaintive acoustic parts for songs featuring Emmylou Harris, Fayssoux McLean or Angela Easterling. Hailing from a region that has given us country-jazz master Hank Garland, blues great Pink Anderson and country-rock kingpin Toy Caldwell, Turner synthesizes his native influences into something unique, fresh and pleasing.”

— Outlaw Magazine

“Brandon Turner is a master musician and a South Carolina treasure". City of Pacolet, SC Mayor Elaine Harris says, “Brandon is truly a gifted artist and he shares his talents with his community each year at our annual Indian Summer Festival. He also teaches our school age children about the history of folk music as it relates to our textile heritage. Brandon, with his gentle soft manner, engages children and adults into joining him in song. As you can tell, Brandon is a beloved member of our Pacolet Community.”

— Outlaw Magazine

“I just waited until he had time to work with me,” Angela Easterling said. “And when I first started playing with him, just from the beginning, it really clicked. Brandon's got that taste level of knowing when not to play, but then when he does fire up a solo or something, it's so dynamic.”

— Spartanburg Herald Journal

“One day he's in Pacolet, and the next day he's trading licks with Ricky Skaggs in the studio — hot licks and not backing down a bit,” Peter Cooper said. "He's a very gentle person, but he also is unabashed about stepping up and playing in the studio with people like Skaggs. Brandon is going to be an equal contributor in those situations.”

— Spartanburg Herald Journal

“Brandon was good 12 years ago, really good,” said Freddie Vanderford, who received the prestigious Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award last year in a Statehouse ceremony. “But he's 100 times better now, simply because he's more seasoned. “He's just a fantastic guitar player who has a great ear for everything. And he's a student of the game. He doesn't just go for what's out there right now; he goes way back. It's like he's a history major or something.”

— Spartanburg Herald Journal

“People think that I raised Brandon in the music business, but he raised me", said Fayssoux McLean, who sang harmony vocals on Emmylou Harris records before Turner was even born. “I met him when he was a senior in high school, and he already knew more than I'll ever hope to know about music.”

— Spartanburg Herald Journal

“He's got all the ingredients,” said legendary pedal steel guitarist Lloyd Green, who played with Turner a few years ago. “He's young, he's got a good mind, he's talented and he's got good musical chops. He can play with anybody.”

— Spartanburg Herald Journal

“Folks around these parts (South Carolina) know Brandon as the go-to-guy for flawless, tasteful, and on occasion when needed, appropriately blistering stunt guitar.”

— Matt Ranck, mattranck.com

“When I decided to do this, I told Peter Cooper that I was bringing Brandon Turner because he's the heavy artillery... I can't do anything without Brandon. He's just an incredible musician, and he's so intuitive. -- Fayssoux Starling McLean (Discussing her CD Early)”

— Spartanburg Herald Journal

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Fri
May 24

Carolina Country Club
Spartanburg, SC, US | 7:00pm
Carolina Country Club
Spartanburg, SC, US
Fri May 24 7:00pm
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Fayssoux McLean and Brandon Turner
Sat
May 25

Pettyfest @ Richard Pet…
Randleman, NC, US | 12:00pm
Pettyfest @ Richard Petty ...
Randleman, NC, US
Sat May 25 12:00pm
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An event with the King of Nascar, himself, and all proceeds go to charity! Brandon & I will be playing from 12-1PM
Sat
May 25

NC Hops & Roots Fest @ …
Pittsboro, NC, US | 1:00pm
NC Hops & Roots Fest @ Sha...
Pittsboro, NC, US
Sat May 25 1:00pm
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A family friendly festival celebrating our local craft breweries, vineyards, food, farms, and music!!! We play at 2:45PM!
Fri
May 31

Cribb's Kitchen
Spartanburg, SC, US | 5:00pm
Cribb's Kitchen
Spartanburg, SC, US
Fri May 31 5:00pm
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fayssoux McLean with Brandon Turner return to "downtown wind down" at Cribb's Kitchen with live music ! Tempura shrimp is a must appetizer!
Sat
Jun 1

Parkfest
Williamston, SC, US | 4:30pm
Parkfest
Williamston, SC, US
Sat Jun 01 4:30pm
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A new festival in Williamston honoring Fire, Police, EMS, all first responders. I will have a cool acoustic lineup featuring the guitar talents of Brandon Turner & Wes Wyatt, plus the wonderful Freddie Vanderford on harmonica. Don't miss it! We play 4:30-5:30. http://jackspickingparlor.com/parkfest/

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anonymousmuse
damn good guitar.
Shane Alan Swaim - ...
I am listening to "Crossroads Blues.' I especially like the guitar breaks. Lyrics are so authentic and original. All the best, Shane
Twundaofficial
showing love nice work fan back
Six String Woody
Just stopped by to enjoy your great work !
anonymousmuse
man, sure love your style brandon.
Jody Scott
Good to see your busy doing what you do