North Carolina's Multi-Genre Musician & Educator
Welcome to Brad Newell's musical world! As a versatile musician, educator, and studio owner based in Durham, North Carolina, Brad brings decades of experience across multiple genres and instruments to every project.
Discover Brad's musical projects
• BUTTER - High-energy funk rock band with multiple album releases
• WORKBOOK - Original jazz compositions and beloved standards
•STRING-THING - Authentic Americana and folk music experience
Professional Services
• Music Education - Private lessons for multiple instruments
• Recording Studios - Professional recording at two studio locations
• Film Scoring - Over 20 film scores composed
• Live Performances - Available for venues and events across North Carolina
Brad's foundation in music comes from studying at prestigious institutions
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro • North Carolina School of the Arts • Berklee School of Music, Boston
Throughout his career, Brad has shared stages with renowned artists including
• Melissa Etheridge • Duran Duran • Suzanne Vega • The Psychedelic Furs • Living Color • Adrian Belew • Derek Trucks Band • Ben Folds • Charlie Hunter • Jerry Jeff Walker • Charlie Daniels • Alex Chilton • Aquarium Rescue Unit with Colonel Bruce Hampton, Jimmy Herring, & Oteil Burbridge
Brad performs, teaches, and records on multiple instruments
• Guitar (all styles)• Banjo • Mandolin • Bass (electric only)
From his early days with 'The Graphic' to his current projects, Brad has
• Released multiple albums with various bands • Composed scores for over 20 films • Built two professional recording studios • Developed extensive teaching programs • Created original material across multiple genres • Toured nationally with renowned acts
As a studio owner and producer, Brad offers
• Professional recording services • Music production • Film scoring • Sound design • Multi-track recording • Mixing and mastering
Ready to work with Brad?
Listen to "Pretty" by Butter | "Straight Talk" by Workbook | "Won't You Stay" by String Thing!
Previous events
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Check out Workbook playing Jazz Standards, originals, and covers of rock and soul classics while you experience Incendiary's wonderful menu of brews!
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Bob and Brad singing and playing songs old, borrowed and new on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others.
For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at House Creek Beverage in Raleigh
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Come out this Saturday(9/27) from 6:00-8:45pm, and experience String Thing's first show at a new venue for us, House Creek Beverage in Raleigh. Songs old, borrowed, and new sung and played on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others. For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Butter at Lonerider's Oktoberfest Party in Raleigh
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Loneriders in Raleigh, 8816 Gulf Ct. Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617
Come out on Saturday (9/20), from 6-9 pm, and experience the funky rock sounds of Butter: playing songs off their latest releases, as well as many songs you know and love at Oktoberfest at Loneriders in Raleigh Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others. For more info on Butter, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Workbook Jazz at Incendiary Brewing in Raleigh
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Come out this Sunday afternoon(9/14) from 2-5pm for the laidback jazz sounds of Workbook Jazz. Playing a large amount of material ranging from standards to originals to jazz versions of rock and soul classics on guitar, bass, and drums Workbook is the ideal music to kick back and enjoy one of the many flavors of beer behind the bar. Big Fun!
Butter at the Rookery in Hillsborough
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The Rookery Hillsborough, 115 W. Margaret Lane , Hillsborough, NC 27278-2547
Come out to The Rookery in Hillsborough and experience Butter playing songs off their latest releases, as well as songs you know and love! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others. For more info on Butter, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at Havoc Brewing in Pittsboro
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Come out this Friday (9/5) from 6:00-9:00 pm, and experience String Thing's first show at a new venue for us, Havoc Brewing Co. in Pittsboro. Songs old, borrowed, and new sung and played on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others. For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com
Brad Newell's String Thing at the Kraken
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The Kraken, 2823 N Carolina Hwy 54 W,, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Come out this Thursday(9/4) from 7:30-10pm, and experience String Thing's first Thursday show at the Kraken. Songs old, borrowed, and new sung and played on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and congas. Big Fun! Members of the band have either played with or shared the stage with such artists as: Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Derek Trucks, Alex Chilton, Living Color, Cowboy Junkies, Adrian Belew (David Bowie), and many others. For more info on String Thing, visit: www.bradnewellmusic.com