Rodney Branigan

For our second TEC music night we have a real gem, Rodney Branigan, a sublimely talented guitarist, and singer/songwriter who has graced some of the biggest stages in the country. I first saw him on the Glastonbury Extravaganza stage supporting Tom Odell in front of an audience of 10,000, and now he is playing for us in Tolpuddle Village Hall! Get your tickets now this is a not to be missed village event you will remember for some time... Texas-raised Londoner Rodney Branigan learned to play in Austin, perform in Los Angeles, craft songs in Nashville, and put it all together in London. Artists are often described as having ?a unique talent?; few epitomise this more than multi instrumentalist Rodney Branigan. In fact, Texan-born Rodney?s talents as a musician are as plentiful as the many instruments he expertly plays side by side. He masterfully combines extraordinary multi instrumentalist skills with heartfelt lyrics and a rich soulful voice;(often compared to Jeff Buckley) ?The revelation of the year or even the decade? (Crossroads Magazine, France) A passion for musical diversity has seen Rodney travel the world with his own, inimitable style of musicianship. Having toured his native America coast-to-coast, Rodney?s desire to share his fusion of organic progressive folk with undertones of rock, flamenco, classical, bluegrass and jazz have also seen him play China as well as France, Germany and Switzerland; earning him love from new fans and respect from established musicians alike. Rodney Branigan the songwriter is a truly gifted man. Rodney Branigan the performer has to be seen to be believed. Having opened for Billy Sheehan, Jack Johnson, Francis Cabrel, G-Love, Billy Bragg, Albert Lee, Show of Hands to name a few. Rodney?s talent is equalled only by his commitment to his fans and following on from his sponsored national tour with The Times Of India 2007, his ever expanding resume now includes an annual tour of India (playing not only in the Himalayas but also supporting the country?s biggest rock band, Pentagram). ?Rodney Branigan is one of the most amazing artists you will ever see. Not simply because he is unique, but rather because he is impossibly talented? (Music Connection Magazine) The personal, searching lyrics of his songwriting married with his stand-out ability as a musician have gained him recognition and appreciation from BBC Radio as well as a host of music publications including: MI Pro; Music Maker; Acoustic Guitar; Guitarist, Paris Moves, Times of India, Beijing Today, Music Week, Rolling Stone-India, Music Connections, GuitarTechniques.