Biography

Firefighter by profession, Randy Steele is an award winning banjo pickin' singer/songwriter from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Randy’s creative music ranges from character based narratives to deeply personal and revelatory. Emotionally powerful, Steele can wake you up with a hard-drivin' song, draw you in with deep lyrics, and have you laughing (or crying) with a compelling confession.

Randy’s high-energy bluegrass band, High Cold Wind, brings out the best in his charisma and superb storytelling. Joining Steele in High Cold Wind is Fiddlin’ Faye Petree, regional fiddle legend of the North Carolina and Georgia music scene; flat pick wizard and member of Americana favorites Strung Like a Horse, Tyler Martelli, on acoustic guitar; multiple state, multiple instrumental contest champion and well known teacher John Boulware on mandolin; and Justin Hupp holding it down on the upright bass.

They are set to independently release a new 5-song self-titled EP this August which includes a couple of fun, fast paced character narratives as well as a few personal tunes exploring heartache, love, and anger.

Previous solo work includes Songs From the Suck (2016) and Moccasin Bender EP (2018). Both recordings were met with critical acclaim and spotlights from dozens of music critics, including Relix Magazine, No Depression, and The Bluegrass Situation. No Depression writes, “The picking is so clean and sharp… The strings are so well played you just can’t wait for the next track… It’s like noticing a storyline developing….”