RANDALL KROMM

Biography

Randall Kromm is a Boston-based singer-songwriter known for his finely crafted, heartfelt songs about the experiences of ordinary life. Raised in Manhattan, Kansas, Kromm grew up listening to the Kingston Trio, Joan Baez, and the Beatles, influences that would later shape his musical sensibility. After attending Williams College in Massachusetts, he moved to Boston, where he balanced work as a grant writer and union organizer with performing in rock bands. Kromm later shifted his career to law and public policy at Harvard University, but music remained a constant passion.

In 2009, Kromm reinvented himself as a folksinger, quickly gaining recognition in the Boston folk scene. He has since released five albums, including 'Water Wheel' (2011), 'Holidays and Homecomings' (2011), 'Time Won’t Let Us Stay' (2014), 'Rough and Polished Stones' (2017), and 'Late September' (2023). His songwriting is celebrated for its warmth, wit, and insight, focusing on themes of family, relationships, and the passage of time. Kromm's performances often feature his daughters, Emma and Grace, whose harmonies add a familial depth to his live shows. His work has been praised by notable figures such as Christine Lavin and Don White, and he has performed at prestigious venues like Club Passim, earning a reputation as a masterful storyteller and performer.

Fun Facts

• Randall Kromm's song 'Water Wheel' was called a 'modern classic' and 'a new folk standard' by Christine Lavin.
• Don White, a veteran folk performer, covered Kromm's 'Water Wheel'—the first time he ever recorded another artist's song.
• Kromm frequently performs with his daughters, Emma and Grace, who contribute harmonies both live and on his albums.
• His album 'Rough and Polished Stones' was selected as 'Rich’s pick' by Folk DJ Rich Warren and received a glowing review in No Depression.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Kingston Trio, Joan Baez, The Beatles - Formative musical influences from childhood (General inspiration for songwriting and style) [1960s-1970s]

Key Collaborators

• Emma and Grace Kromm - Daughters who provide vocal harmonies on recordings and live performances (Multiple albums and live shows) [2011-present]
• Eric Kilburn - Producer and multi-instrumentalist, co-produced and performed on several albums ('Late September', 'Sentimental Season') [2017-present]
• Don White - Covered Kromm's song 'Water Wheel' and publicly praised his songwriting (Don White's album 'Winning Streak' (2010)) [2010]
• Joe Barbato, Kevin Barry, Niklas Freund, Billy Novick, Mike O’Connor, Howie Tarnower, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, Tom West - Session musicians on 'Late September' ('Late September' (2023)) [2023]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Late September (Late September)
2. My Day Off (Late September)
3. Let Your Song Be Wild (Late September)
4. In the Morning (Late September)
5. Deliver Me (Late September)
6. Goodbye Summer (Late September)
7. Crazy Tonight (Late September)
8. Diver (Late September)
9. Everybody's Saying (Late September)
10. Come With Me Now (Late September)

External Links

• Spotify
• MusicBrainz