AMY RAY BAND
In 2014, Kerry joined the Amy Ray Band. Since then, the band has toured extensively as a headliner and in support of many national acts. In 2018, the band recorded “Holler.” On the heals of the albums success, the band toured the U.S. including a performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 2019. In 2022 the Amy Ray Band released Ray’s 10th solo album “If It All Goes South” to substantial critical and fan acclaim. The band continues to tour and in 2023 played such notable venues as The Ryman Auditorium, Levon Helm’s Barn in Woodstock NY, and The Grand Ole Opry.
revelwood mission
In 2015, Kerry became a founding member of the Charlotte, NC based RevelWood Misson. The band has played locally and regionally, and has released three self produced EPs. A few recent performances include opening for Trigger Hippy in 2020 and the FabFest Beatles Tribute in 2021 where they shared the stage with Joey Molland of Badfinger. The band has continued to record and tour, and will be releasing singles beginning in early 2024.
danielle howle
In 2016, Brooks began performing and touring with legendary singer songwriter, Danielle Howle. They have since worked together on several projects, including and album of new Howle originals. The album “Current”( Howle’s 16th solo album) was released in November of 2023 on the major label Kill Rock Stars. Different configurations of the band have, and continue to, tour in support of Howle’s latest offering.
jay byrd
Brooks played on and co-produced the album “At Home Again” by Jason (Jay) Byrd. Its release in 2022 was followed by several tours on the east coast and mid west. Byrd and Brooks grew up together and have been recording and performing together for over 30 years.
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cravin’ melon
In 2018, Kerry became the touring bassist for the celebrated southeastern band, Cravin’ Melon. The band continues to tour regionally, both as a headliner and sharing the stage with regional and national acts.
Early Ray
Kerry has been a member of the country rock act Early Ray since 2011, with performance sets including both covers and original songs.
Early Ray released a cd of original music in June of 2012 and it charted at #38 in the Country charts and top 10 in the Country EP charts.
They have played along side major acts such as Chris Stapleton, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bently, Charlie Daniels, Pat Green, Montgomery Gentry, Kip Moore, Tate Stevens, Corey Smith, Justin Moore, Love and Theft, Sara Evans...just to name a few. They have also played Speed Street(in conjunction with NASCAR), Memorial Stadium 4th of July Celebration, ACC Football Championships, and several events in conjunction with the Carolina Panthers and the NFL.
South Rail
In 2012, Kerry Brooks began touring with Washington, DC based South Rail. Robust harmonies backed by solid songwriting and musicianship define the band’s original music, steeped in a fusion of authentic Americana and Rock and Roll.
In November 2013 the band traveled to Los Angeles, California to record a new EP produced by the legendary Don Was (producer to Old Crow Medicine Show, John Mayer, The Rolling Stones, and more). The EP, which was released in early 2014, captures quality live performance and highlights a melding of genres and styles. Vivian Wang (in District Consonance) has described South Rail as “part folk, part alt-country. Think Neil Young meets Wilco meets Eva Cassidy.
