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Steve Brantley

Session musician, bass player, music director, vocalist, record producer and arranger.

Steve “Sweet Tea” Brantley was born in Jesup, GA on May 27, 1955 and lived in Augusta, GA.


A highly respected member of the professional music community, Steve toured locally and nationally as bass player, music director, vocalist and producer/arranger.


His musical associations and accomplishments are too numerous to name but include: Barbara Mandrell, Ronnie Milsap, Debby Boone, Engelbert Humperdinck, Tracy Nelson, Crystal Gayle, Gary Morris, Amy Grant and many others.


First professional band, “Senate”, led by Augusta saxophonist Tillman Ezernack. Leader of the band, “Buford”, which played original music in and out of the Augusta area with co-founder, Frank Brittingham. 


Staff musician and arranger with long time collaborator and dear friend, Bruce Dees, at International Recording Studios in North Augusta. 


Sessions with James Brown. 


Band leader and bassist for David Loggins.


Countless sessions as bassist and vocalist in Nashville.


Moved to L.A. where he became bassist and background vocalist for Joan Armatrading’s world tour. 


Produced for Polydor Records with longtime partner Bruce Albertine.


Toured and recorded extensively with Gary Morris as bassist and band leader/arranger. 

Moved back to Augusta to reconnect with his roots. 


Established long time musical relationship with Robbie Ducey with whom he produced many albums. 


Functioned as teacher, mentor and musical coach for innumerable musicians in Augusta’s music community. 


Steve died September 19, 2019 at the age of 64.

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