Randy McAllister

Randy McAllister
BornDallas, Texas, United States
GenresBlues, Americana[1]
Occupation(s)Drummer, harmonicist, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Drums, harmonica, vocals
Years activeLate 1980s–present
LabelsJSP Records, others
Websitewww.randymcallister.com

Randy McAllister[2] is an American blues and Americana drummer, harmonica player, singer and songwriter. He was nominated for a Grammy Award[3] for his 2002 album, Givers and Takers.[1][4]

Living Blues noted that McAllister is a "first rate drummer, harmonica player and potently soulful singer. His well crafted songs reveal a depth of creativity not only in the storytelling, social commentary and word play, but also in the sophisticated arrangements and blurring of stylistic boundaries. With an expressive vocal register falling somewhere between the soulful effervescence of Al Green and the blunt hammer of Johnny Taylor, a shrewd wit and admirable turn of a phrase, McAllister cements himself as a blues bard archetype".[5]

To date he has released 13 albums. In concert, McAllister has been known to simultaneously sing, plays drums while barefoot, plus manage washboard and harmonica.[6][7]

  1. ^ a b "♫ Givers and Takers - Randy McAllister". Store.cdbaby.com. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  2. ^ "Monster Mike Welch discography". RateYourMusic. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  3. ^ "Randy McAllister brings East Texas rhythms to The Matthews March 27". Matthewsopera.com. March 2, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  4. ^ "Randy McAllister - Rapid City Summer Nights". Rapidcitysummernights.com. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  5. ^ "Randy McAllister at Hay Camp Brewing - Arts South Dakota". Artssouthdakota.org. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference Blues was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ "Versatile Texas Americana Musician Randy McAllister - July 15 - Cascade Blues Association". Cascadebluesassociation.org. June 25, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2018.