What clients are saying.

  • “Brandon Gilliard is one of the most soulful and groove-conscious bass players I’ve ever worked with. His tone is exquisite, his feel is undeniable, and he brings the same brilliance whether he’s on stage or in the studio. Brandon makes the music shine.”

    — Avery*Sunshine

  • “Brandon is highly recommended! We had an emergency gig and he learned our entire set overnight and played with us like he’d been in the band for a decade. I can’t say enough good things about his feel and tone. Oh and don’t forget the hang. He is great to hang out with before and after the gig.”

    — Edwin McCain

  • “Having Brandon play bass on some of my film scores is one of the experiences I most cherish. He’s a unicorn, in that he has the feel, grace and inventiveness of a James Jamerson, Bootsy Collins or Bernard Edwards but can also read anything I put in front of him. He will take music that was created in the often sterile environment of endlessly shifting tempi, time signatures and keys but actually get it to vibe!”

    — John Powell, Film Composer

  • “Brandon is a consummate professional on and off the stage. He brings a high level of musical intelligence to every performance while maintaining a disciplined and harmonious approach to the band setting—listening, supporting and stepping out only when the space or song calls for it. I’ve had full confidence trusting Brandon with my original material. He takes great care to learn what was originally played and to give it new life in the live setting. Sharing the stage with Brandon over the past ten years has undoubtedly helped me to grow as a musician and performer.”

    — Nathan Angelo

  • “Brandon is a professional in every sense … reliable, skillful, flexible, and most of all musical. He makes everyone around him feel and play better, and he knows what the song needs before you even ask. I love working with him!”

    — Ryan McMillinen, Music Director

  • “Two bass players that stand out for me are Esperanza Spalding - she’s so gifted - and Brandon Gilliard. I’m expecting big things from him.”

    — Verdine White, Bass Player for Earth Wind & Fire