Brandon Rhyder at the San Antonio Rodeo kick off BBQ at Seaworld

Brandon Rhyder opened for the Departed at Sea World in San Antonio at the BBQ kick off party. Over 240 BBQ teams competed from all over the United States, the scale, presentation and the food was exceptional. I have seen episodes of the Discovery Channel series BBQ Pitmasters but it doesn't compare to experiencing an event like this in person and taking in the sights and smells of the art of BBQ. Saturday on the main stage not far into the offi
cial Sea World park Brandon Rhyder and old and new fans braved the cold to hear a great set. The temperature dipped into the lower thirties but the music k

ept everyone cozy. Bass player Keegan Reed shared the stage with his

brother Kyle for a couple songs and Brandon announced pl

ans to release an acoustic project he's been working on.