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Von Cotton

About Me


Established in 2005 when lead singer Brant Cotton was asked to write a song for the feature film, Marines. Von Cotton has been filling the void in the Southern California country music scene ever since. With their unique blend of classic country comfort and bold contemporary edge, Von Cotton delivers a dynamic musical cocktail guaranteed to satisfy even the most finicky country fans.Bakersfield, CA, native Brant Cotton was raised on the local signature sounds of Merle Haggard and Buck Owens but educated in the outlaw musings of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. Not content to limit his influence to one sound, Brant extended his education beyond the country scene and immersed himself in everything from U2 to Bread. These diverse influences are evident in Von Cotton's music, which incorporates a variety of melodic flavors. Brant's strong-armed vocals are backed by the rhythmic muscle of bassist Hanford Pittman, jazz trained percussionist Jimmy Acre, and lead guitarist John Bowdler. MyGen Profile Generator

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Member Since: 1/13/2006
Band Website: VONCOTTON.COM
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Influences: Merle, Hank, Waylon, Cash, Frizzell, Jones, Nelson, Paycheck, Bob Wills
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Record Label: None
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

One of my new Favorite places. GO HERE!

The Museum Club (Flagstaff AZ) - I love this place. being there, playing there, peeing there..., you get the point. Big haunted Log Cabin opened as a taxidermy/Museum but turned into a music venue in ...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:24:00 GMT

Live From Denver - New Song Post - Last Day

I had my Itunes on shuffle today and Last Day started playing from The Walnut Room recordings... Brant wrote this song before I was in the band and then put it back in the rotation when we went on the...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:12:00 GMT

VON COTTON on KHAY 100.7

This Friday Night @ 7:40pm PST on 100.7 KHAY FM and khay.com The interview is with Brant and they will play a few of our tunes.
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:42:00 GMT

Live From Denver - New Song Post

While in Denver we played a show at The Walnut Room and recorded it. Rumor has it or more honestly debate has it that more then likely we are going to press the recording to CD along with other promo...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:33:00 GMT

...a week later

After verbal agreements to not speak to each other for a week, the boys reunited to play over at Joe's All American Bar and Grill. Squeezing on to the stage, we finally sound checked and quickly went...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:25:00 GMT

Thanks Jeff!!!

Our tour manager Jeff may be the only reason that the band is still together. Apart from his driving skills, he made the band comfortable in every city, and allowed the band... To be a band. The tou...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:24:00 GMT

Tour Update - one more show to go

Cowgirls in Kuna was a fantastic time. The 'Bama boys showed up as promised from the night before. They are National Guard Special Force training to go back over seas for our freedom. We could play...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:19:00 GMT

Kissin 92.3 Interview

Check out the interview in the music player!!!
Posted by on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:42:00 GMT

Tour Update

The Silver Dollar Saloon in Jackson Hole Wyoming might have been the most energetic night of the tour. We didn't want to leave...Last Night we rolled in to Kuna Idaho, before we checked into the hote...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:20:00 GMT

VON COTTON on KISSIN 92.3

Tomorrow morning the boys will be on Idaho's number one country radio station. Check it our live on kissin92.com or local at 92.3 at 8:30am mountain time.
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:25:00 GMT