About
Award-Winning Blues & Roots Artist
Award-Winning Blues & Roots Artist
Award-Winning Blues & Roots Artist
Life in North Carolina and passion for music, culture, and art led Randy to be a roots musician and songwriter. Traveling solo or with his band around the Southeast region if the U.S. since age of sixteen, he has gained chops, experience, and notoriety. He has an aggressive, soulful, and sultry voice that lures the listener into original,
Life in North Carolina and passion for music, culture, and art led Randy to be a roots musician and songwriter. Traveling solo or with his band around the Southeast region if the U.S. since age of sixteen, he has gained chops, experience, and notoriety. He has an aggressive, soulful, and sultry voice that lures the listener into original, heartfelt lyrics.
His acoustic style is derived from claw-hammer and Piedmont picking styles with added percussion. Like an original troubadour, he harnesses the harmonica around his neck. Adding fast and sweeping single-note lines over rhythm guitar, he creates a full band sound. His idea is to push the boundaries of coordination, playing all the parts with no compromise.
Testimony
Award-Winning Blues & Roots Artist
Award-Winning Blues & Roots Artist
“He is a storyteller, Bluesman, and a master interpreter of modern American roots music. Randy McQuay II sings from the heart, plays guitar with abandon, and blows harmonica like he’s from another planet." - Lan Nichols President, Cape Fear Blues Society.
Accolades
Award-Winning Blues & Roots Artist
Accolades
- International Blues Challenge Winner
- Lee Oskar Best Harmonica Player Award Recipient
- Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence Recipient
- Voted "Best Musician" in Encore magazine's Best of 2020
- Featured Artist for Lee Oskar Harmonicas, Farmer Footdrums & Saner Guitars
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