EP - 45 “Big Red & The Cowboy Killers”
Episode 45 of The Slanted Attic Experience takes us straight into the heart of Richmond’s music scene with a special band feature: Big Red & The Cowboy Killers. Known for blending psychedelic rock with jazz, R&B, and soul, the group’s sound channels influences from My Morning Jacket, Anderson .Paak, and Khruangbin, resulting in powerful, original performances that are both spacey and electric.
Meet the Guest Panel:
Big Red & The Cowboy Killers (BRCK): Born out of a jam in a Richmond shed on a cold November night in 2023, BRCK quickly realized they had something special. Since then, they’ve stormed onto the scene with over 20 live shows in their first year, fueled by Will Taylor and Vincent Steenburgh’s soaring guitars, Aaron Wright’s thunderous bass, and the dynamic MachineMook (Mishael Hardy) on drums, all tied together by Big Red’s unmistakable vocals.
Topics Covered (in order of discussion):
Intro
Cabell’s Hill and the early days of gigging
Mook’s introduction and how the band first connected
The writing of Robot Song and shaping their live shows
Did music always feel like the calling
Tribalism, community, and shared music experiences
Creating the art you want vs chasing trends
Passion projects and balancing career with creativity
Keeping performances fun and the jam/live show spirit
Recording the new Big Red project
The Cabell Stan Club and the importance of good circles
Favorite tracks from the new release
Studio life, songwriting, and a wild scheduling week
Common Mercury and building the BRCK brand
The artist’s journey including favorite shows and lessons learned
Closing plugs, outro, and a special song demo
From Richmond roots to bold new recordings, this episode showcases the energy, humor, and artistry that make BRCK one of the most exciting rising acts today.
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Big Red & The Cowboy Killers Links:
Website: https://www.brck.house/
Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15554550-big-red-and-the-cowboy-killers?came_from=257
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigredandthecowboykillers/
WillyTMusic: https://www.instagram.com/willytmusic/
MachineMook: https://www.instagram.com/machinemook/
