Music entered Bradley Carr’s life when he started playing guitar in the 5th grade. What began as curiosity soon turned into action when Bradley’s friend John Brown encouraged him to take his hobby seriously with the formation of his first band in junior high, The Outlets. The Outlets played often at parties, hops, and gigs inspiring other kids to start up bands of their own including Roanoke’s Southern Culture on the Skids. 

From there, Bradley became part of several notable projects, including The Naildrivers, Nice Day for Something, Red Weather, and the Thrillbillyz, each adding a new layer to his musicianship, playing a variety of material including rock and roll, blues, punk, new wave, and improv-jam. Whether through studio work, live performance, or collaboration, these experiences helped refine both Bradley’s playing and his approach to making music.