7 Oaks Welcomes Rodney Branigan

Name: 7 Oaks Welcomes Rodney Branigan
Start: 2025-11-06T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-06T22:00:00-06:00
Location: 14865 Garner Road, Beaumont, TX

Schedule

Thu Nov 06 2025 at 06:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

14865 Garner Road, Beaumont, TX | Beaumont, TX

Join us to welcome Rodney Branigan to the 7 Oaks Stage! Come be amazed! "Full Contact Folk Music" Rodney Branigan - Biography Texas-born and London-based, Rodney Branigan is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter celebrated for his exceptional musicianship and innovative performances. Renowned for his unique ability to play two guitars simultaneously, Branigan’s blend of organic progressive folk, heartfelt lyrics, and soulful vocals has captivated audiences across the globe. His distinctive style, known as Solitary Ensemble, sets him apart from traditional solo singer-songwriter performances. This concept involves Branigan performing alone while creating the impression of a small ensemble. Through his refined and elegant approach, he skillfully manipulates multiple instruments simultaneously, crafting intricate harmonies and dynamic textures that offer an immersive and layered listening experience. The Solitary Ensemble is a testament to his musical versatility, allowing for deep exploration of ideas while maintaining an intimate connection with the audience. With a career that spans continents, Branigan has performed alongside renowned artists. Outside of his live performances, he is also dedicated to music education, sharing his knowledge with aspiring musicians through workshops and lectures, inspiring a new generation of artists. Quotes “Rodney Branigan is one of the most amazing artists you will ever see. Not simply because he is unique, but rather because he is impossibly talented” Music Connection Magazine “Leave to cross France from end to end, because this is what we call a real discovery. A contemporary musician as innovative as the Boulez was in his time” Paris Moves "Every year there will be one or two artists that take the audience completely by surprise. This year Rodney Branigan was undoubtedly that artist, his name being mentioned in our feedback over and over again as peoples stand out act" John Marshall-Potter, FolkEast Toured
His reputation as an outstanding live performer has led to turns supporting or collaborating with the likes of Jack Johnson, Billy Sheehan, G.Love & Special Sauce, Cross Canadian Rag W**d, Kelly Willis, Dick Dale, Gangsta Grass, Slim Jim Phantom, BoDidley, Bad Finger, Alabama 3, Stereo Phonics, Billy Bragg, Albert Lee, Andy McKee, Preston Reed, Tommy Emmanuel, Tom Robinson, Seth Lakeman, Show of Hands, Nick Harper, Frances Cabrel, Temper Trap, (India) Pentogram, Shaiir 'n' func, Angelique Kidja, Talvin Singh, Nibs Van Der Spuy (SA) Co-written with: Dave Loggins (Nashville) - Nick Reynolds AKA Harpo Strangelove (Alabama 3) - Jon Allen (UK) - Nibs van der Spuy (South Africa) - John Pointer (The House Jacks - Austen, Texas) - Tim Snider (Nahko & Medicine for the People -Reno, Nevada) - Randolph Correia - Pentagram/Shaiir 'n'Func (India's award-winning songwriter/producer/musician)
"Full Contact Folk Music" The Texas-born troubadour who learned to play in Austin, perform in Los Angeles, craft songs in Nashville, and put it all together in London has played all types of music in all types of venues in his storied career. His adventurous, boundary-breaking guitar playing (sometimes at the same time) earning him the title "The Two Guitar Man" has led to performance invites across America, India, Africa, and Europe. He was personally picked by Sir Michael Eavis to headline the 10,000 people Glasto Extravaganza after only being discovered the day before. Quotes “Rodney Branigan is one of the most amazing artists you will ever see. Not simply because he is unique, but rather because he is impossibly talented” Music Connection Magazine - USA