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Special thanks to all the writers
from all around the world for their support in print!
Special thanks to one of California's Top Music Writers,
Jim Harrington
Thank you to editor Nikki and writer Kate Stephenson for their support!
Here's a snippet:
Wilson rocks out! There’s no stopping the love fest that is sure to move you to the core. Brad Wilson is a gem of modern music. His influences shine through his artistry, paying homage to those who paved the way; but his musicality displays a spirit unique and gifted in its own right. A talented story teller and lyricist, Wilson weaves a spell through his songs, healing, entertaining, engaging, honest, and gritty. Head-bangers, toe-tappers, hand-clappers, and cerebral aficionados alike will find something to love, will find a home in the tracks of Brad Wilson. Click here for the full article
Thank you to the Laughlin, NV Entertainer magazine March 19 issue for their featured story and interview in support of the Blues & Brews Festival at the Colorado Belle Casino.
Brad's CD Rockin The Sunset Strip Vol. 1 was revewed by Skid for Sleaze Roxx, the biggest Rock webzine in the world.
Brad Wilson
to perform at
Iron Door
By Laurie Gorman
Brad Wilson, an award winning singer/
songwriter/guitarist, based in Los Angeles,
will be performing with his band at The
Iron Door in Groveland on Saturday,
February 23 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Brad’s music has been featured in John
Carpenter’s last two fi lms and soundtracks
(Vampires and Ghosts Of Mars) and the
NBC soap, “Passions,” has used his music
for years. ABC-TV’s morning show Live
with Regis and Kelly played one of Brad’s
songs, “House Of Love,” a fun, summertime
song, which has been described as
power rock, reminiscent of Springsteen.
Said the music programmer, “I always try
to fi nd new music to play during our show
and Brad’s music fi t the bill.”
Brad has opened for many top name
artists and has toured nationally more than
a dozen times. He and his band play up and
down the state every weekend, at music
venues, clubs, city events, casinos, motorcycle
rallies, fairs and festivals. They perform
over 150 shows a year. The crowds
love them. The band plays songs everyone
knows and can sing along and dance
to. Brad’s website has all his tour dates:
www.bradwilsonlive.com.
All Access Music Awards in Los Angeles
voted Brad “Best Songwriter,” and he’s also
won “Best Blues Band”at LA’s Rock City
News Awards…three times. He is a very
talented performer and a crowd pleaser!
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I want to thank my friends in the press
Gary Linehan & Thomas Atkins for their support.
Brad was featured in Sonora's main newspaper,
"The Union Democrat", Brad's hometown newspaper!
Brad interviewed by Sierra Mountain Times
in Sonora / Twain Harte
Award Winning Blues/Rock Guitarist Returns to His Roots
by Thomas Atkins
November 29th, 2007
Brad Wilson, a former Summerville High student, will
be playing high quality blues/rock at Big Daddy’s Smokin’ BBQ this
weekend. Photo courtesy of Brad Wilson
Brad Wilson, an award winning singer/songwriter/guitarist based in
Los Angeles, has quite an extensive resume. He has released ten albums
and his music has been featured in John Carpenter’s last two films and
soundtracks, “Vampire’s” and “Ghosts of Mars,” as well as on the ABC
morning show “Live With Regis & Kelly,” the NBC soap opera,
“Passions,” and the digital music leader DMX Music added three of his
songs to their “Rock and Blues” channel which has a daily listening
audience of 80 million worldwide. All Access Music Awards in Los
Angeles voted Wilson “Best Songwriter,” and he’s also won “Best Blues
Band” at L.A.’s Rock City News Awards…three times. Wilson and his band
have toured nationally over a dozen times and have opened for many top
name artists such as Tonic, Paula Cole, Cheap Trick, and .38 Special.
However, out of all his travels and success, his fondest memories are
the years he spent in Tuolumne County, and he is looking forward to
returning to his roots this weekend to rock Big Daddy’s Smokin’ BBQ in
Twain Harte.
Vintage Guitar Magazine - May 2006
HIT LIST REVIEWS
Pg. 140
Review:
Brad Wilson's playing
is influenced by a lot of different music, starting with '70's
southern rock. He's got a big, fat tone on most
cuts. Check out the minor-key magic of "Sundown and the Cowboy," where
his soloing matches the soul of his vocal. "Last Call" features
the kind of sweet bends and tone associated with the Allman Brothers.
And he's not afraid to tackle a shuffle, as demonstrated by "All
Kinds of a Fool." "Slide on Over" mixes funk with
Hendrix-driven rock guitars. "House of love is a song you'd
expect to hear on rock radio-great hooks, great sound, and as well-written
as you'll hear. "Two Belong" draws a jazzy element, with
a biting solo testifying to Wilson's melodic taste. He's not afraid
to delve into arena rock, but unlike many who go there, his sound
stay interesting. "The Healer" and "Hands on the Wheel" are
riff-heavy and feature nasty guitar tone and quick, on-the-money
solos - and they're fun to listen to.
Wilson's vocals are soulful in a way that call to mind the likes
of Gregg Allman. While not possessing the same power, he brings grit
and soul. You may not be familiar with Wilson, but he has been doing
it for awhile and he knows how to do it. This disc bears that out.
-JH
Brad was featured in the Hanford Sentinel on December 29 to support the Tachi Palace Casino shows.
Brad was featured in Nevada City's main Newspaper,
"The Union"
"Voted Best Songwriter (by All Access Music Awards in Los Angeles) and a three-time winner of Best Blues Band at Los Angeles' Rock City News Awards, Brad Wilson is hot stuff. His music is on TV and in films, and he travels with his band to play 150 shows a year on the circuit. Saturday, Oct. 27, he'll be at Chief Crazy Horse Saloon, 230 Commercial St. in Nevada City, starting at 8:30 p.m. Cover is $5. Call (530) 470-8443 for more information."
Thanks to everyone at the
Desert Rose Casino in Alturas!
Brad Wilson to play at Casey's Iron Horse Saloon
Saturday, March 31, 2007
By Valarie Kemp-Tribune writer - The Madera Tribune
The deep, low tones of Brad Wilson's guitar will be filling Casey's in Madera on April 14 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. The storytelling singer-songwriter from southern California is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Born in Marysville, where his father opened up a trucking business, Brad grew up with plenty of music in the home. He said that his mother, a Streisand-lover, always played the piano, and his father loved country music. Brad listened to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Santana and other classic rock. His parents supported their son's musical aspirations by letting him take guitar lessons.
"Bill Graham was a primary reason he became a musician," said Wilson. Graham was a legend in his time for being a promoter from the 60s until his death in 1991.
Brad wet his feet with a band called Blind Date, which took him to Los Angeles. When the band signed with RCA Records, he joined Shame as part of the leather-wearing, big-haired, shredded-jeans scene known as glam metal. Leaving Shame, he thrived as the front man for a blues-rock band called Stone, in honor of Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard.
In 2003 Brad went solo, which he said "just made sense" for a singer-songwriter. He has toured every since and typically performs about 150 shows a year. He has opened up bands such as Tonic, Cheap Trick, and 38 Special. All Access Music Awards in Los Angeles voted him Best Songwriter twice and LA's Rock City News Awards voted him Best Blues Artist three times.
Wilson has also found musical success in show business. John Carpenter used Wilson's composition "Teaser" on the soundtrack of his 1998 film "Vampires" and Wilson's instrumental "Can't Let You Go" on his "Ghosts of Mars" movie soundtrack in 2001. Wilson's music can also be heard on the soap opera "Passions."
Now Wilson is shifting gears again by writing songs that he believes are more Californian in nature. His album "The Californian" stems from his California roots and the feelings he has for the golden state. "I love to visit little cities like Madera because they have history, and character in the architecture," Wilson said.
Despite the blues-country label, Wilson's intense music-style is due to his love of all genres of music. Wilson says he likes to change it up and get the audience involved with his unique rendition of a familiar song, such as "Brown-eyed girl".
His performance at Casey's will be the last stop on the Valley Center for the Blind's 4th Annual Poker Run. Although called a Motorcycle Run in the past, all vehicles are welcome and encouraged to participate. Rain or shine, the run starts at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Valley Center for the Blind building (the old Security Bank Building located at 1060 Fulton Mall) in downtown Fresno. Registration is $25 per person, and a t-Shirt will be given to the first 200 registered participants.
For more information, contact John Belafiore at (559) 246-1831 or by e-mail at johnb@valleycenterblind.org; or call the Valley Center for the Blind at (559) 222-4447. Registration includes food, drinks, a drawing ticket, and the opportunity to enjoy Brad Wilson's live band.
BRAD WILSON - LIVE - POWER BLUES GUITAR
Impressive the direct one who presents his Brad Wilson, on this disc shows
us his good talent as musician touching a powerful Blues-Rock. I him
congratulate for interesting original compositions that it has included they
are very guessed right. " Live - Power Blues Guitar " it is a very advisable
disc for the lovers of the good blues.
RADIO VILAFANT - RED HOT BLUES - SPAIN
BRAD WILSON – CITIES & SONGS
In Cites & Songs Brad Wilson offers us a disc in the one that combines a
fresh air and powerfully directly with a few interesting topics in study, in
this work his great quality demonstrates us once again as musician and
composer. Congratulations Brad for this interesting disc.
RADIO VILAFANT - RED HOT BLUES - SPAIN
