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Braddigan, after leaving Dispatch, played with many different players including Matt Henderson on drums, Steve Holly on bass, and Reinaldo de Jesús on percussion. Now Braddigan has finally formed a stable permanent band, which includes Braddigan on guitar and vocals, Reinaldo de Jesús from Barrio Obrero Santurce, Puerto Rico, on percussion and Tiago Mechado from Sao Paulo, Brazil on bass and other string instruments, most notably the Cavaquinoh, a Brazilian ukulele. The band has toured all over the world in countries such as Japan, Nicaragua, Brazil and Cuba.

He has recently started the non-profit organization called Love, Light and Melody to benefit the people of La Chureca, the trash dump community of Managua, Nicaragua where Braddigan has taken a deep rooted interest and concern with the people and way of life. Braddigan releases his music under his independent label, Third Surfer Music.




Discographie


Dirt Level Demos
2004
Braddigan's first solo EP. A chill sound without any drums or percussion compared to the full-length album.
Take Two
2004
This cd contains the Dirt Level Demos EP + live songs from the Gothic Theatre concert on 2003-06-11.
Watchfires
2005
The first full-length album has a top song selection and a clean production. It has the typical and familiar Braddigan sound - very chill and acoustic. Something speacial to be mentioned is, that Phil Keaggy played along with Brad in one song.
The Relief Project: Vol. I
2005
The Relief Project is a charity performance of many artists. The proceeds of the concert and cd sales will be spent.
Live at Goucher College
2006
Ever since Watchfires was released in 2005, people have been asking for a live Braddigan album. Well, this is it! Featuring Watchfires favorites Pura Vida and City on a Hill, it also includes extended versions of Sweet Uncertain and Past the Falls. It also has previously unreleased songs, Fare Thee Well and Customs. This live record is also considered Tiago’s official debut!
Braddigan & Friends Sampler
2007
This sampler was handed out at the Dispatch Madison Square Garden concerts. The first three tracks are from the upcoming Braddigan album "The Captive". The other tracks are from the soundtrack to the surfing film "Walking On Water".
The Captive
2007
The Captive is the trio's first studio recording together and the twelve songs demonstrate the eclectic and dynamic composition of their personalities and experiences.
Live at the Belly Up
2008
This show was recorded live in June 2008 near the San Diego beaches with Braddigan on acoustic and electric guitars, Rey on percussion, Tiago on bass, and Paul on drums




Links


Homepage
Detailed news, videos, live recordings and much more.
MySpace Braddigan
On Braddigan's MySpace site you'll find some live and studio recordings. Furthermore there are dates for coming shows.
Archive.org Live Music
Here you'll find Braddigan Live Shows.