Release: Randy McAllister "Triggers Be Trippin"
Randy McAllister is one of America's true blues/soul/roots originals and one of Texas' most revered and critically acclaimed artists. He has been flying in the face of convention his whole career ... no smoke, no mirrors, no choreography or industry machines. Randy plays driving drums and world-class harmonica, writes incredible songs, and sings like no one else. His new album, "Triggers Be Trippin," is available now.
Raised in the small Texas town of Novice, McAllister is a sixth generation Texan. Following in his father's footsteps, Randy started on drums at age 9. McAllister found the harmonica in his early 20s while stationed in Massachusetts as a member of the USAF, taking cues from blues legend "Earring George" Mayweather, a Boston resident and harmonica master. McAllister moved to Alaska in 1989, where he spent the next three years playing in various bands. By the time he returned to Texas in 1992, he was a strong, skillful harp player establishing a reputation as a vocalist and songwriter. In 1997, McAllister signed with JSP Records, releasing three highly acclaimed CDs before going on to issue recordings on Severn Records (with Mike Morgan) and Reaction Records. "Roustabout, maverick, spiritual, gritty, amazing, genius, wild, bad-ass, soulful" ... those are some of the words used to describe this Texas bonafide blue blood. A true ambassador of East Texas music with a career spanning more than 30 years and 15 albums to his credit.
TRACK LIST1. In a Flick Of a Bic 4:10 R. McAllister, ASCAP2. Since I Met You Baby 5:51 Ivory Joe Hunter
(Publisher; Unichappell Music, Inc.)3. Beauty and Ugly Upside Down (Ode to
Lizzie Velasquez) 4:19 R. McAllister, ASCAP4. Bring it on Backbreaker 5:27 R. McAllister,
ASCAP5. The Yin and the Yang 3:40 R. McAllister,
ASCAP6. Batter Up 4:42 R. McAllister, ASCAP7. Vacation in My Mind 4:39 R. McAllister,
ASCAP8. Math Ain’t Workin 4:20 R. McAllister, ASCAP9. Makeshift Molly 5:22 R. McAllister, ASCAP10. We Can’t be Friends (if you don’t like
Jimmy Reed) 3:38 R. McAllister, ASCAP
(Publisher; Unichappell Music, Inc.)3. Beauty and Ugly Upside Down (Ode to
Lizzie Velasquez) 4:19 R. McAllister, ASCAP4. Bring it on Backbreaker 5:27 R. McAllister,
ASCAP5. The Yin and the Yang 3:40 R. McAllister,
ASCAP6. Batter Up 4:42 R. McAllister, ASCAP7. Vacation in My Mind 4:39 R. McAllister,
ASCAP8. Math Ain’t Workin 4:20 R. McAllister, ASCAP9. Makeshift Molly 5:22 R. McAllister, ASCAP10. We Can’t be Friends (if you don’t like
Jimmy Reed) 3:38 R. McAllister, ASCAP
MUSICIANSRandy McAllister - vocals on all tracks;Harmonica on tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 9, 10; Drums on
tracks 6, 9, 10; Brandon Hudspeth - guitar on all tracks
except 2;Santos Puertas - guitar track 2;
Jacque Garoutte - bass tracks 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10; PatrickSmith - bass tracks 1
, 8; Rich Stanmyre - bass track 5;
Danny Cochran - drums tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 8; Sean
Mcurley - drums track 5; Carson Wagner - B3 track 5;Andrea Wallace - backing vocals tracks 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10; Benita Arterberry-Burns - backing vocals track 5
PUBLICIST
Frank Roszak
KBA Recipient 2014
