Robert Randolph and the Family Band perform live on Soundcheck at WNYC's Greene Space.

Robert Randolph: Sacred Steel, Live In The Greene Space

Soundcheck | Jul 8, 2013

The music of pedal steel virtuoso Robert Randolph has been described by legendary record producer Don Was as "equal parts street-corner church and Bonnaroo." With a style that marries traditional church-based sacred steel gospel music and funked-up blues and psychedelic rock, Randolph has transcended his signature instrument.

Robert Randolph & The Family Band are set to release their Blue Note Records debut Lickety Split (out July 16), and the group joins Soundcheck in the Greene Space for a preview of the rollicking new material.

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