THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Preacher Kids marks Robert Randolph’s Sun Records debut and his first studio album in five years.
Produced by Shooter Jennings, the record fuses his gospel-fueled Sacred Steel roots with raw Southern rock, swampy blues, and a jam-heavy spirit that comes alive on stage. Backed by a brand-new band — including guitarist Tash Neal, bassist and vocalist Jay White and drummer Willie Barthel — is Randolph has crafted a sound that’s both reverent and rebellious.
Known as the dynamic gospel church-bred lap steel player fronting The Family Band, Randolph establishes himself as a seasoned artist with his debut solo album Preacher Kids. Leaning further into a raw, gritty direction that showcases his unique ability to weave between rock, blues, Americana, and soul. The album was recorded at Sunset Sound Studios in LA.
Randolph’s resumé reads like a masterclass in genre cross-pollination — collaborations with everyone from Eric Clapton and Santana to Dave Matthews Band, Norah Jones, Elton John and Beyoncé, plus performances on the Elvis movie soundtrack and as the music centerpiece of Thursday Night Football for two years running. But it’s onstage where Randolph’s ecstatic style and Sacred Steel roots shine brightest.”
