Brad Byrd | Singer-songwriter and painter

“...won me over on the first listen.” Matt Pinfield, MTV. Brad Byrd sings with his acoustic guitar and his band under string lights at a night house show at Moon Rock Ranch in the High Desert of California, while guests watch from their chairs.

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"...seems to capture the essence of the desert itself, without even seeming to try." Jacque Guevara, Joshua Tree Voice

"...a powerful joyous singing voice in the high registers." Melissa Clarke, Americana Highways

"...acclaimed alt-country storyteller..." Jason Scott, Rock and Roll Globe

"...a show that was both innovative and imaginative." Shannon Livewell, The Charger Bulletin

"...an edgy, contemporary sounding album of rootsy rock with a unique sound and lived-in feel." Andrew Ellis, Ink 19

Brad Byrd and his band on the red-curtained stage at The 5 Spot in Nashville, with guests watching from the bar

Brad Byrd beside his gold painting Autumn at a Hi-Desert Artists opening reception

Brad Byrd singing with his acoustic guitar and band on the Hotel Cafe stage in Hollywood

Brad Byrd playing acoustic guitar alone behind a kick drum and snare under red light at Giant Rock Meeting Room

Brad Byrd singing with an acoustic guitar on the rug-covered stage at Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown

A packed seated crowd watching Brad Byrd play acoustic guitar at GRE Records and Coffee

Brad Byrd with a smiling guest holding one of his orange paintings at Moon Rock Ranch during the Hwy 62 Art Tours

Brad Byrd singing with an acoustic guitar on stage at Gramfest in Joshua Tree

Seven abstract paintings by Brad Byrd hung on the wall of 29 Yum Lounge

Guests in rows of chairs watching Brad Byrd play acoustic guitar on stage at The Grey Eagle in Asheville

Brad Byrd playing live at Hotel Cafe, Pappy and Harriet's, The Grey Eagle and The 5 Spot, and showing his paintings at Hi-Desert Artists and the Hwy 62 Art Tours.

Best of 2011, Singer-Songwriter Album, melodic.net

“Be Alright,” the new single, filmed in Wonder Valley, CA.

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Brad Byrd singing and playing a gold electric guitar beside a large red and gold painting at The Garage, an art and performance space

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Solo, Brad plays drums, bass, keys and looped guitars, sized for a gallery corner. Or he brings a full band of LA session players.

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Brad Byrd in headphones recording acoustic guitar and vocals at a studio microphone

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A deep catalog of alt-country and indie rock, ready for film and TV. One email reaches his management.

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Brad Byrd in tinted glasses and a black sleeveless shirt, seated in front of an abstract painting

Art spaces trust Brad Byrd with their walls and their guests. The Artlands in Redlands gave him a solo show in January 2026 and hosted his concert that March. The Joshua Tree Retreat Center displayed his paintings for four months.

Headliners trust him to open their nights, including Pete Yorn at Pappy & Harriet’s and Jay Farrar of Son Volt.

He lives and paints at Moon Rock Ranch in the High Desert of California, where he hosts art and music house shows.

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