Buck Owens & the Buckeroos' Pedal Steel Master, Tom Brumley, Spotlighted in Omnivore Compilation 'Steelin' the Show'

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — There are many reasons Buck Owens and His Buckaroos were the hottest band in country music in the 1960s. But one reason was certainly Tom Brumley’s magically graceful touch on the pedal steel guitar. And as you’ll hear on this album, he’s also a fine Dobro picker. 
 
Steelin’ the Show, due out on Omnivore Recordings on December 14, 2018,  showcases Brumley’s skill and innovative playing in 17 tracks selected from nine releases by Buck and the Buckaroos, including “Together Again,” which features Tom’s peerless solo —one of the most famous pedal steel guitar breaks ever recorded. 

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Not just a perfect primer for the uninitiated, but also a fantastic aural journey for fans, Steelin’ the Show features an introduction from Tom’s family -- Rolene, Tommy, Todd, and Tracie Brumley —as well as photos from their personal collection. Randy Poe, the co-writer of Buck’s acclaimed autobiography Buck ‘Em, contributed liner notes. ​

According to Scott B. Bomar, author, Grammy® nominee and Bakersfield sound historian, “Buck always had great players, but Brumley was a true craftsman. He wasn’t flashy or self-indulgent. He always knew exactly what to play. His tone, his control, and his restraint were only matched by his pure jaw-dropping talent.”
 
Track list:
1. Tom Cattin’ 
2. Steel Guitar Rag 
3. Bud’s Bounce 
4. The Neosho Waltz 
5. Steel Guitar Polka 
6. Seven Come Eleven 
7. Free And Easy 
8. Tom’s Waltz 
9. Apple Jack 
10. The Waltz Of The Roses 
11. Pedal Patter 
12. Tracie’s Waltz 
13. Runnin’ Short 
14. Highland Fling 
15. Moonlight On The Desert 
16. March Of The McGregor 
17. Together Again (Buck Owens and His Buckaroos) 
 
Watch the Tom Brumley trailer: https://youtu.be/vB2Pv49jq_U