Mountain Walrus w. Ranford Almond

Name: Mountain Walrus w. Ranford Almond
Start: 2025-11-15T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 1217 Maple Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24016

Schedule

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1217 Maple Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24016 | Roanoke, VA

We're throwing a party for Mountain Walrus' newest album! Get funky with us as we check out the new tracks and soulful opener Ranford Almond this November.
Mountain Walrus serves up their unique brand of southern funk from the mountains of Southwest Virginia. Led by Foster Burton’s soulful songwriting, Mountain Walrus draws on elements of New Orleans funk and southern rock to create a sound that’s right at home in Appalachia.
The band is quickly growing a fanbase around the southeast thanks to their dynamic live shows and appearances at festivals like FloydFest, Rooster Walk, Mountain Music Festival, and Floyd Yoga Jam.
Burton is backed by Mason Jennelle on drums, Ben Hite on keys, Ryan Ratliff on saxophone, and multi-instrumentalist Brach Rauchle.
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Bringing the soul from Greensboro, North Carolina, Ranford Almond is a young singer/songwriter and troubadour that has begun to make his mark across the Southeast. Raspy fresh vocals meet the Appalachian strings of Ranford’s guitar, reminiscent of John Prine and Townes Van Zandt with his own unique stamp. Furthermore, his talent extends far beyond composition and acoustic picking, as he is a warrior on the electric as well. Ranford plays as a solo artist and leads a full band.
Ranford Almond’s full length debut, Old Soul, demonstrates the evolution of Almond’s ability as he grows as both a writer, arranger, and player. The album, recorded at Ovation Sound, features a litany of nationally recognized guests, as well as the tutelage of its producer, Bill Stevens.