You might expect a certain degree of cockiness from a guitarist whose résumé includes studio and live work with names such as Elton John, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, T Bone Burnett, Gregg Allman, Allen ...

After taking a 15-year break between solo albums, Doyle Bramhall II promised that 2016's Rich Man signaled a return to active duty. By Gary Graff After taking a 15-year break between solo albums, ...

The title of Doyle Bramhall II's Shades intimates a fitting level of nuance comparable to that of his previous album, Rich Man (Concord, 2016), where he married the most profound spiritual themes of ...

The job of any Texas blues-rock guitarist is to rise above all other such Texas guitarists that came before him or her and, good lordy, that deck is stacked. The Lone Star State has given us Lightning ...

Doyle Bramhall II hasn’t released an album of his own since 2001. But he’s hardly been goofing off. During the interim Bramhall — the namesake son of the late, legendary Texas musicians — spent time ...

Doyle Bramhall II is a renowned vocalist, guitarist, composer and producer who specializes in the Texas-based, blues-infused rock ’n’ roll that he grew up on in the latter half of the 20th century. He ...

Doyle Bramhall II has unveiled his new video for “Everything You Need,” the Eric Clapton-featuring track off the guitarist’s upcoming LP Shades. Bramhall II, the son of renowned Texas musician Doyle ...

When it comes to musical prowess, the Bramhall family know a thing or two about overachieving. First, there was Doyle Bramhall, a singer who also rocked the drums for blues greats like Lightnin’ ...

For some masters of the fretboard, changing their guitars is as far as they sometimes seem willing to go to create a different mood. Texan guitar ace Doyle Bramhall II — who also as singer, songwriter ...

Doyle Bramhall II is one of the most distinctive vocalists, guitarists, composers and producers in contemporary music. Indeed, none other than Eric Clapton, with whom Bramhall has worked with for more ...

Eric Clapton recently sat in for Doyle Bramhall II’s bluesy, soulful new song, “Everything You Need.” As Bramhall woos a would-be lover, Clapton’s unmistakable, lyrical guitar playing weaves in and ...