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December 2017

"SMOOTH AS VELVET" 

Dec. 7, 2017 

By Steven F. Adams, Music Journalist, Music Reviewer & Owner at SoundWaveOne 

Well I must say or in this case what I must write after listening to the new album from Bob "The Real Deal" Randall and his album called "Whiskey And Water" and what a superbly crafted album. With Doc Holiday at the controls and the talented vocals of Bob Randall it's a match made in heaven. 

With the first song called "Can't Get You Off My Mind" Bob brings in his velvet vocals and really serves up a number on this one and brings true believability. The next song called "Gone" an original by Bob not to be confused by the country legend Ferlin Husky which Bob really has a real persuasive way of singing & with this song he makes the grade. With the added great vocal accompany that features Miss Becky Hobbs where her vocals are superb and adds to the appeal of the song and has a way of making the song feel good. "Second Chance" continues to really reach the heavens with Bobs vocals that adds superb smoothness and yet bold. 

The next song called " I Don't Want To Go' Bob has that continuing sound that is uniquely his and is very memorable and most enjoyable. "If You Got A Good Woman" Bob takes on the sound of the late Hank Williams Sr. with a twist of the smoothness and advice of the guy who is the "Real Deal" and giving advice to you all cause I am a firm believer if you got a good woman well, you better hang on to her with all the got and Bob reinforces this belief in this great song. "Lookin' for Someone" well, I gotta say Bob brings in the definition of tears in the beer, kind of song, however he plainly without hesitation he sings this to you and holds no punches just keeps that rolling at you and lets you know that he's lookin' for someone. "Modern Times" Bob brings in the sound of the band and his guitar strumming keeps the foot stompin to the beat and even got yours truly humming along and has a flare of Caribbean hinting in the back round and the back up singers harmonizing keeps the flow of the song floating along. 

With the next song "Whiskey And Water" Bob struts his stuff on this and I usually have a favorite song on album that I review, and this one does it for me, where Bob has an almost Waylon Jennings style and and that is always a good approach to a song. His guitar brings in that twang that I really enjoy since Waylon utilized this sound and I really think this song should be heard on the radio and where it showcases Bob's style as a singer and his ability to convey this with his real lyrics and makes one feel that in all his songs. The next song called "Your Love" Bobs velvety smooth vocals arrive again and with a true to life love song that Bob brings into his beautiful music and the mix of the background singers just add to the flavor and enhance, Bobs rich full flavored, almost baritone voice. 

"Your Memory and Me" the horn section comes alive and adds to the already existing superb & polished sound of Bob Randall and makes it's an almost eclectic sound from the past where my mind floated to after hearing this song which in my case that's a good thing, and adding the saxophone to any song just adds a nice element of spice & sexiness and along with Bob's voice just adds that much more to the song. 

This is a most enjoyable album and it brought my mind down memory lane with Bob's tremendous sound and it's great to know that there are musicians out there that have that ability on me. I Thank Doc Holiday for the introduction of Bob "The Real Deal" Randall to my music repertoire and my musical pallet it was most enjoyable and I thank Bob for bringing his superb style to my ears and his wonderful friendship. I look forwards eagerly to hearing Bob's song called "Whiskey & Water" on the radio and make it to the top of the charts.

October 2016
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COUNTRY CROONER AN OLD FORGE FAVORITE 

Oct. 16, 2016

By Jeffrey Federowicz for The Daily Item

There is no denying that local musician Bob Randall savors his country roots. 

"I’ve always been drawn to country music. There’s just something about it, about how a country song can tell a story that so many people can connect with because country music is about everyday life and all the good and bad that goes along with it," he said. 

"From love, loss, hardship and regret to happiness and fun, country music tells the stories of our life in a real and honest way." Tonight, the country crooner will play some songs and share some stories during a two-hour acoustic gig at Old Forge Brewing Company in Danville. "I’ll mostly be playing my original music along wit! h a few classic country songs from musicians like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, David Allan Coe and Merle Haggard," Randall said. "The show will be a lot of fun and feature a lot of great music and the chance for people to get out and forget about their problems." 

A fixture on the local music scene for many years as a solo act or as part of a band, Randall projects a level of confidence that comes from decades of performing and interacting with fellow musicians and fans. 

Based in Milton, Randall has performed regionally and nationally including gigs in the country music capital of the world, Nashville. 

"I’ve played at a lot of different places over the years and have been fortunate to share my music with so many people not just in American but around the world with online radio stations. If you ta! ke a look at the comments section o! f my website, you'll see remarks from people around the world, he said. 

Randall’s music has topped many online country music stations and recently won the Clays Country Radio Male Artist of the Year Award for 2016. 

"I’m very lucky to have such a wonderful group of fans and friends that enjoy my music," Randall said. "Every time I have a show, either by myself or with a band, I always make sure to do my very best and make sure the audience has fun." 

He latest CD, "You Started a Fire" includes some of his best original tunes thus far. It’s that type of music that keeps his local fans attending his shows. 

"Bob Randall has a warm country voice and puts on a welcoming and comfortable performance," said Patrick Fisher, music coordinator for Old Forge Brewing Company. "Bob is a favorite of our monthly Open Jam performers.

 

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