Browsing: Brant Buckley

Known as the “Bard of South Street”, the fiercely independent singer-songwriter has been an iconic name in Philadelphia since the early 1970’s.

There’s no one on the planet who comes close to sounding like him.

“Hopefully my new E.P. is the beginning of me continuing doing my own thing.” – Jamey Arent

“At some point you need to put your own mark on the music and say this is my sound and my contribution.”

I don’t like to be greedy. I want to be able to play the guitar like Jimi Hendrix, write songs like Bob Dylan, and perform like Elvis Presley.

Although he never heard blues music at home, he became one of the most influential figures in Blues during the twentieth century.

“Going in with every artist you need to know where they come from, the kind of music they play, and the personality they have. Knowing this sets the stage for various possibilities.” – Robert Mugge

“I think the Blues are here to stay. I am trying to make my mark while I am alive. What I do now is going to last forever.” – Bobby Rush

“I want to take my band to places that I got to go with Carl Weathersby. I want Carl to be proud of me and show him that nothing he taught me was in vain.” – Corey Dennison

“As my children grew up, I decided to pursue music. I know it’s a late jump. I would rather try it and fail than have regrets. This is why I am here.” – Joseph Morganfield