Randy Steele is a Chattanooga, Tennessee, singer-songwriter and banjo player whose music centers around bluegrass, folk, and Americana. His songs move from character-driven stories to personal reflections, delivered with a direct voice, a sense of humor, and the sound of a banjo.Steele performs solo as well as leading Randy Steele & High Cold Wind, a high powered bluegrass band that gives his original songs room to stretch out. In 2026, the band placed second in the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest and performed on the festival’s main stage. That same weekend, Sam Bush invited Steele to sit in during his Saturday night set!A retired Chattanooga firefighter, Steele learned banjo between calls at the firehouse. His songs include “Mobile Soon,” “The Age of Ben,” “The Extra Mile is a Gravel Road,” and “New River Gorge.” Following extensive East and West Coast touring in 2025, he continues to bring his music to listening rooms, venues, and festivals across the country.
