Darlin’ Brando—the pseudonym of singer, songwriter and drummer, Brandon Goldstein—melds the twang and two-step beats of honky tonk, the wry humor and storytelling of folksy troubadours like Kristofferson, Prine and Miller, and the melodic hooks and surprise twists and turns of golden-era rock ‘n roll to create an exciting and unpredictable brand of country music.

 

Though raised in Virginia, his music is a product of decades spent moving from city to city, coast to coast. From Los Angeles to Brooklyn to Bloomington, IN to Nashville Tennessee. And then back to LA. All while living and learning the kinds of hard lessons country songs are made of: heartbreak, divorce, substance abuse, the list goes on.

 

But while hardcore country fans will find plenty to love in his music, Darlin’ Brando has channeled his stresses and disappointments into songs that walk the line between classic and progressive; earnest and eye-rolling.

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Darlin Brando likes to push the envelope of what classic country purists are willing to accept while paying homage to the elements that make it timeless—weepy pedal steel, shuffles and clever lyrical hooks.

 

Whether leading his band with guitar in hand or from behind the drums, Darlin’ Brando’s live shows are a rocking, two-stepping good time. Stay tuned for more recordings and live performances near you.