Brandon Lamar Simmons was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. He began by playing trumpet in multiple jazz bands, and has moved on to play drums in various bands as well. Brandon is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. At age 18, he decided to pick up a guitar, take on the microphone, and perform as a singer/songwriter. Brandon studied music production and recording engineering at the Atlanta Institute of Music. Now, he's back in Charleston as the drummer for a local band by the name of Token Mary and also continues to work on solo music and any other musical opportunities he can get his hands on!
In case you didn't know, Brandon played two of his originals on the local Live 5 sister channel, Bounce! If you missed it, here is a link to the YouTube video!
Make sure you follow Brandon on Instagram @blsimmonsmusic25
Local photographer, Photos By Kelly, used Brandon as the subject for some motion-blur photos. Check out the photographer's page for more photos at Facebook.com/PBKPix
I'm hoping everyone had a safe and happy holiday weekend! Token Mary played a private boat party to celebrate the Fourth and it was a great time!
To see more about future dates for both Brandon's solo gigs and Token Mary, check out Brandon's page at reverbnation.com/brandonlamarsimmons and "like" his Facebook page at Facebook.com/blsimmonsmusic
Brandon will be performing at the Relay for Life event in Summerville on Saturday, April 25! The event lasts all day and he will be performing once in the afternoon and another time later in the evening. There will also be lots of other performers there, so come check everyone out and support a great cause!
Brandon has a few shows later this summer at Queology in downtown Charleston! Check him out on May 2, May 16, and June 6 from 10pm until close! Good food, good drinks, and amazing live music!
Brandon will be playing a charity brunch at King Street Public house on Sunday March 29 from 11am-3pm. The proceeds of the event will benefit Charleston Birth Place. All ages are welcome! For information on the event, please visit http://www.charlestonbirthplace.com/ai1ec_event/brunch-king-street-public-house/?instance_id=3467
Brandon recently had a photoshoot with a local photographer here in Charleston, SC. Like the images? Check out her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Theurich.Photography
First of all, come out to KC Mulligans in North Charleston for Thirsty Thursday and see Token Mary from 10p-1:30p!
Saturday, Brandon will be showing off some of his original talent at a charity bonfire show starting at 6pm, along with many other local artists! More details to follow, so keep checking back!