Brad Stivers is a natural a young, soul-stirring blues and roots singer, songwriter and guitarist from Austin, Texas, playing and writing in the great American tradition. Just barely in his mid-twenties, Brad is in the vanguard of the next generation of musicians who will shape and define those genres in this century. Along with a recent tour to Italy and Switzerland, Brad has been touring regionally and soaking up the rich musical atmosphere of the Austin blues rooms. His fan base is expanding as fast as his horizons, and he has his eyes on a West Coast and Midwest tour. Brad plays with his own band and spends his off-nights sitting in or filling in with other musicians on the scene. For TOOK YOU LONG ENOUGH, Brad dips into the deep Austin talent pool to employ the services of acclaimed B3 Organ player Bukka Allen, guest singer Malford Milligan and singer/pianist Emily Gimble.