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BRANDED HEART IS:

Five hard working guys dedicated to entertaining the Central Texas Music Fan . . . wherever we find them. Originally formed by Robby White in Gatesville, the group has evolved into the current lineup which now also includes members from Temple and Waco. Over the years, we've had the good fortune to open shows for: Tracy Lawrence, Sammy Kershaw, Neal McCoy, Kevin Fowler, Johnny Lee, Gary Stewart, Doug Supernaw, Ray Price, Gene Watson and our buddy, Deryl Dodd. We've played venues ranging in size from Fiesta Texas and the Heart of Texas Coliseum to local clubs and dancehalls throughout Central Texas.

Branded Heart's primary focus has always been on playing good music that you can dance to. One compliment we often hear is: "You guys are so versatile!!" We say, "Thanks!" and wonder "don't other bands play traditional country, Top 40 Country, Pop, Rock and even . . . Hip Hop in their show?!" We actually know that they don't, but our goal is to play something for "everyone" who comes out to hear us.

Click on our Contact Info page to book us for your event. Click on our Schedule page to see the next time we're playing in your area. Don't forget to bring your "DANCIN' SHOES" (BOOTS . . . that is)!!

	ROBBY WHITE Founder, Drummer, Singer (sometimes) Robby founded "BRANDED HEART" out of Gatesville back in the late 80's. He plays drums, sings and tries to keep us organized. (Not always an easy task!)
	DONNIE BERGER Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Keyboards Donnie makes his home in Waco. Playing lead guitar, keyboards, harmonica and singing makes him a tremendous asset to any band. In fact, there's not many musical instruments he hasn't tried to play at one time or another. He's also one of the most "easy going" guys you'll ever meet.
	MICHAEL L. JIMENEZ Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Michael calls Temple home. He sang all his life, but about 12-years ago answered an ad for a "rhythm-guitar player with vocals" with a group called "Caren Thetford & Branded Heart". Little did he know that a few bands later he would rejoin Robby and the guys in this latest incarnation of the group.
	RUSSELL BLACK Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar Originally from Rogers, Russell now calls Temple home. He is a veteran of the Central-Texas Country Music scene, singing and playing both lead and bass guitar in several local groups over the years. In addition to his considerable musical talents, Russell acts as the band's sound engineer and electronics "guru" as the need arises . . . and it usually arises at the *"worst possible moment"!* Branded Heart is fortunate to have such valuable contributor on the team.
	TRENT KUKLIES Pedal Steel Guitar A fixture in the Central Texas Music Scene for several years, Trent is originally from Hamilton. He has shared the stage with Brian Gowan, Pete Benz and Mark Richey and made all of them sound better. Trent's skill on pedal steel guitar is matched by his ability on electric guitar. Branded Heart is excited to welcome him into the "fold". Come say "Hi" to Trent and ask him about the autograph on his guitar.