Smyrna, Georgia

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"The line I drew between black and white is now several shades of gray."

BIOGRAPHY

“BFP!” Come to a Brandon Perry show and you will hear it being yelled from somewhere in the crowd. You'll see it on the stickers in the strangest places, and you will know the music when you hear it. “Brandon F****n' Perry!” It is what it is, and you will not leave disappointed. Born just outside of New Orleans, LA, raised in Atlanta, GA with strong ties to a musical family from Houston, TX- Brandon's musical background is as diverse as his heritage. Like a patchwork quilt… holes in some places, a little worn out in others, always room for something new, but nothing short of comfortable.

“Music has always been a part of my life,” Brandon remembers. “Piano lessons, cello, violin, my cousins' keyboard, and drum set, trash cans… anything I could get my hands on.” Finally, a college roommate had a guitar, and ‘it' began. Though the storytelling and songwriting would take a while to develop, Brandon began playing gigs right after college at the urging of some close friends. “Playing covers was fun, but not entirely satisfying.” A few songs were written here and there and with the urging of some more close friends a more concerted effort to push the original music emerged. Now on the verge of having three recording projects finished, the road ahead is wide open.

“I see my self developing more as an artist everyday.” Inspired by some talented rising stars in Atlanta, and influenced by some greats like Dave Matthews and Johnny Cash, Brandon's music seems to get better every day, and it's all about the music. There are no costumes or make up here just good music. Get out to a show and soon you'll see why everyone is yelling “BFP!!!”

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Country, Rock , Singer/Songwriter

Contact

Management: info@brandonperryband.com
Booking: Francisco Vidal - Grassroots Entertainment

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar

INFLUENCES

Dave Matthews, Johnny Cash, Brighter Shade, Jack Johnson, Jimmy Buffett, Zac Brown, Cowboy Mouth, Neil Diamond, Chicago, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Shawn Mullins, Sonia Leigh, Coy Bowles, Jerry Jeff Walker, Harry Connick Jr, Tony Arata, Nancy Griffith

DAY JOB

Pilot

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

When I'm in the mood

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics

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