Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke is a private Southern rock band founded around 2000-2001 in Scottdale, Georgia, that monetizes a 25-year catalog, touring, merchandise, fan club memberships, and branded experiences for a dedicated Americana fan base.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersScottdale, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Blackberry Smoke does
Blackberry Smoke is a Southern rock band founded around 2000-2001 in Scottdale, Georgia, by frontman Charlie Starr, operating as a private music enterprise with 11-50 employees. Over a 25-year history, the band has built a catalog of 10+ studio albums, including the Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb-helmed "You Hear Georgia," which reached #1 on the Billboard Americana/Folk chart in 2021. The band has performed at major festivals (Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Glastonbury) and on national television programs (The Tonight Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, Jools Holland), establishing a credible presence in the Americana/Southern rock segment.
The business model is multi-channel and consumer-direct. Revenue streams include live performance ticket sales (distributed through partners like Seated and OneLive), merchandise (apparel and accessories via Merch Mountain), physical and digital music sales, and tiered fan club memberships under the "Smokers Lounge" brand (Premium at $70/year and Digital at $20/year). The band also monetizes brand partnerships, including a co-branded beer with New Realm Brewing, and event IP such as the High Tide Getaway destination experience in Cancun, Mexico.
A significant structural event was the March 2024 death of founding drummer Brit Turner, which disrupted the band's creative and live lineup. Post-event, the band has released a catalog compilation ("Rattle, Ramble and Roll"), a 2025 Bad Company tribute album, and announced a 25th Anniversary World Tour for 2026 with a sold-out South America leg, indicating continued franchise activity despite the leadership loss.
Blackberry Smoke firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Blackberry Smoke
- Legal name
- Blackberry Smoke
- Website
- https://blackberrysmoke.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Blackberry Smoke is a private Southern rock band founded around 2000-2001 in Scottdale, Georgia, that monetizes a 25-year catalog, touring, merchandise, fan club memberships, and branded experiences for a dedicated Americana fan base.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Blackberry Smoke is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Scottdale
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Blackberry Smoke business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Live Music and Ticketing: Revenue from concert ticket sales, VIP packages, and meet-and-greet experiences at headline shows, festivals, and signature events like The Shed in Maryville, TN and High Tide Getaway in Cancun.
- Merchandise Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, jackets), music (LPs, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays), accessories, and collectibles through their e-commerce platform.
- Music Sales: Revenue from album sales including studio albums, live recordings, tribute albums, and digital downloads. Studio albums include Be Right Here, You Hear Georgia, Like An Arrow, Holding All The Roses, and the new Rattle, Ramble and Roll best-of compilation.
- Fan Club Memberships: Smokers Lounge fan club with Premium ($70/year) and Digital ($20/year) membership tiers offering exclusive access to presale tickets, merchandise, and content.
- Brand Partnerships: Partnership with New Realm Brewing for Blackberry Smoke Lager beer, sold through their website and at events.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Smokers Lounge Premium Membership - $70/year with physical merchandise |
| Subscription | Annual | Smokers Lounge Digital Membership - $20/year |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Digital Album - Rattle, Ramble and Roll |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Digital Single - Be Right Here |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Vinyl Records (LPs) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | CDs |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | DVDs |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Apparel and Merchandise |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | VIP Packages |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Blackberry Smoke product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Blackberry Smoke is a Southern rock band that records and releases studio and live albums in multiple formats (CD, vinyl LP, DVD, Blu-ray, digital), performs live concerts and tours, and sells branded merchandise (apparel, accessories, posters, autographed items) through their Shopify-powered e-commerce store. The band also operates the Smokers Lounge paid fan club with Premium and Digital membership tiers and hosts signature destination events including The Shed in Maryville, TN and the High Tide Getaway in Cancun, Mexico.
Product overview
Blackberry Smoke is a Southern rock band offering a diversified portfolio of music, merchandise, and fan engagement products. The core product is their music, available in multiple formats including studio and live albums on CD, vinyl/LP, DVD, Blu-ray, and digital download. Their official merchandise store (powered by Shopify) sells branded apparel, accessories, posters, and autographed items. The company operates two fan club tiers: Smokers Lounge Premium Membership ($70/year with physical merchandise) and Smokers Lounge Digital Membership ($20/year with digital benefits). VIP concert experiences offer photo ops and exclusive merchandise. The High Tide Getaway is an annual multi-day beach vacation featuring live performances. The band has released multiple studio albums including Be Right Here (2024), Rattle, Ramble and Roll (best-of compilation), You Hear Georgia (2021, #1 on Billboard Americana/Folk), Like an Arrow, Holding All the Roses, Little Piece of Dixie, The Whippoorwill, Bad Luck Ain't No Crime, and Find a Light. Live albums include Homecoming: Live in Atlanta, Leave a Scar Live, An Evening at TRI (with Bob Weir), Live at the Georgia Theater, and Live at Capricorn Sound Studios. In 2025, they released a Bad Company tribute album 'Can't Get Enough' featuring multiple artists. Products are sold through their official website, with music also distributed through Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music streaming platforms.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Smokers Lounge: Official fan club of Blackberry Smoke offering premium and digital memberships with exclusive benefits including ticket presales, exclusive merchandise, contests, and access to members-only content.
- High Tide Getaway
Products and services
- Be Right Here Studio album released in 2023, produced by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, featuring 10 tracks including 'Dig A Hole', 'Hammer and the Nail', and 'Azalea'. Available on CD and other formats for fans of Southern rock.
- Rattle, Ramble and Roll Studio best-of compilation album, Blackberry Smoke's first-ever greatest hits release. Features 22 tracks spanning the band's career including 'Sanctified Woman', 'The Whippoorwill', 'Azalea', and 'One Horse Town'. Available in CD, triple vinyl, and digital formats.
- You Hear Georgia Studio album that reached #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk Albums chart in 2021. Features collaborations with Jamey Johnson and Warren Haynes.
- Like an Arrow Studio album featuring 'Free On The Wing' with Gregg Allman. Available in multiple formats including 45 RPM collector's set.
- Holding All the Roses Studio album, one of the band's chart-topping releases contributing to their five consecutive full-length albums achieving great chart success.
- The Whippoorwill Studio album featuring tracks 'Six Ways To Sunday', 'Pretty Little Lie', and 'One Horse Town'.
- Little Piece of Dixie Early studio album and the band's debut release, featuring tracks including 'Good One Comin On', 'Up in Smoke', and a bonus track 'Yesterday's Wine' featuring Jamey Johnson and George Jones.
- Bad Luck Ain't No Crime Double vinyl studio album featuring tracks 'Testify', 'Sanctified', and 'Scare The Devil'.
- Honky Tonk Bootlegs EP featuring tracks 'Son Of The Bourbon', 'Lesson In A Bottle', 'Keep On Keepin On', and 'Livin Hell'.
- Find a Light Studio album featuring collaborations with Robert Randolph, Amanda Shires, and The Wood Brothers.
- Stoned Live album recorded at Welcome To 1979 studio in Nashville. Recorded, mixed, and mastered live to vinyl master in one take with no overdubs or edits. Features Rolling Stones covers including 'Sway', 'Can't You Hear Me Knockin'', and 'Tumbling Dice'.
- Homecoming: Live in Atlanta Live concert film and album recorded at The Tabernacle in Atlanta. Features the full band lineup including Charlie Starr, Brit Turner, Richard Turner, Paul Jackson, and Brandon Still. Available on CD, vinyl, DVD, and Blu-ray.
- Southern Ground Sessions Acoustic EP Acoustic EP featuring collaborations with Amanda Shires and Oliver Wood.
- Leave a Scar Live Live album featuring 18 tracks including 'Shakin' Hands With the Holy Ghost', 'Sanctified Woman', and 'The Whippoorwill'.
- An Evening at TRI (with Bob Weir) Live DVD featuring Blackberry Smoke's performance at Bob Weir's TRI Studios with 16 tracks including collaborations on 'Columbus Stockade Blues', 'Deep Elem Blues', and 'The Weight'.
- Live at the Georgia Theater Live DVD recorded at the Georgia Theater featuring collaborations with Jimmy Hall and Zac Brown.
- Live at Capricorn Sound Studios Live album and DVD recorded at Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon, GA featuring collaborations with Marcus Henderson of the Marshall Tucker Band, Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie, and The Black Bettys.
- Can't Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company Band-sanctioned tribute album celebrating Bad Company's 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and 50th anniversary. Features 10 tracks by various artists including The Pretty Reckless, Charlie Crockett, Slash, HARDY, and Def Leppard. Blackberry Smoke performs 'Run with the Pack' featuring Paul Rodgers and Brann Dailor.
- 20 Years in Show Business Ultimate LP Box Set Limited edition commemorative vinyl box set celebrating the band's career, priced at $295.
- Smokers Lounge Premium Membership Annual paid fan club membership at $70/year offering exclusive physical merchandise (t-shirt, poster, pick tin), ticket presales, VIP package access, birthday discounts, and exclusive offers. Renews annually with auto-renewal.
- Smokers Lounge Digital Membership Annual paid fan club membership at $20/year offering digital benefits including ticket presales, exclusive content, contests, and more. Digital-only benefits.
- VIP Photo Op Experience Package Concert VIP package including great ticket, photo op with band, exclusive mini pre-show performance, access to Brit Turner Memorial Display, exclusive autographed poster, exclusive VIP merchandise, commemorative laminate and lanyard, and onsite VIP host.
- VIP Merchandise Package Concert VIP package including great ticket, exclusive autographed poster, and exclusive VIP merchandise (does not include photo op or mini pre-show performance).
- Tour Tickets Live concert tickets for Blackberry Smoke performances across North America and internationally, available through the Seated ticketing platform with VIP upgrade options.
- High Tide Getaway Multi-day beach vacation experience featuring Blackberry Smoke performances, artist-hosted activities, all-inclusive resort accommodations, and exclusive fan community events. Held annually at Dreams Sapphire Resort in Cancun, Mexico.
- Blackberry Smoke Lager Branded beer partnership with New Realm Brewing Company, available for purchase through the brewery's website, select retailers, and at events.
- 2026 World Tour 25 Year Poster Foil print design (18x24 inch) concert poster celebrating the band's 25th anniversary and 2026 world tour.
Quantifiable outcome
- You Hear Georgia reached #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk Albums chart in 2021
Companies that use Blackberry Smoke
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Blackberry Smoke technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration15 records
Blackberry Smoke partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and notable.
- Jason Newsted / Chophouse BandminorJason Newsted's Chophouse Band tour includes approximately 10 opening dates for Blackberry Smoke, concluding with a two-night stand at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
- New Realm BrewingcorePartnership to produce and sell Blackberry Smoke Lager beer. The beer is available through the New Realm Brewing website and linked from the official Blackberry Smoke store.
- Dave CobbcoreGrammy-Award winning producer who has worked with Blackberry Smoke on multiple albums including Be Right Here and You Hear Georgia. Cobb's production approach involves recording bands live in the same space for a natural, raw sound.
- Bob WeirnotableCollaboration resulting in 'An Evening at TRI' DVD, recorded at Bob Weir's TRI Studios featuring joint performances and collaborations.
- Travis MeadowsnotableFrequent songwriting collaborator with Charlie Starr, co-writing tracks including 'Azalea' and 'Little Bit Crazy' on the Be Right Here album.
- Keith NelsonminorFormer Buckcherry guitarist who contributed a guitar lick that inspired 'Like It Was Yesterday' and co-wrote 'Hammer and the Nail' with Charlie Starr.
- TRI Studios (Bob Weir)notableBob Weir's state-of-the-art recording studio where 'An Evening at TRI' was recorded and filmed.
- SeatedcoreTicketing platform powering tour date ticket sales, VIP upgrades, and event notifications on the official website.
- OneLivecorePlatform powering the official website infrastructure, Smokers Lounge fan club management, and email subscriptions.
- Merch MountaincoreFulfillment partner and customer service operation handling all merchandise orders, returns, and exchanges. Located at 425 N Clarendon Ave, Scottdale, GA 30079.
- Marcus Henderson (Marshall Tucker Band)minorFeatured guest on 'Take The Highway' at Capricorn Sound Studios, playing flute.
- Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie)minorFeatured guest on multiple tracks at Capricorn Sound Studios including vocals on 'Keep On Smilin'' and 'Grits Ain't Groceries', harmonica on 'Southern Child'.
- The Black BettysminorBacking vocal group featured on multiple tracks at Capricorn Sound Studios.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Blackberry Smoke competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Jason Isbell: Solo Americana artist with chart success, touring presence, and Grammy credentials. Comparable in Americana/Folk chart performance and as a benchmark for the upper-tier artist in the same chart category.
- Sturgill Simpson: Solo artist blending Southern rock, country, and Americana with a strong independent brand and Grammy recognition. Comparable in genre boundary-pushing and Americana chart presence.
Direct peers
- Whiskey Myers: Texas-rooted Southern rock band with a similar touring-driven, direct-to-consumer model and a fanbase that overlaps Blackberry Smoke's Americana/rock audience. Comparable in scale, genre positioning, and live-show-driven revenue mix.
- Widespread Panic: Iconic touring jam/Southern rock band renowned for repeat touring and a devoted fanbase. A useful peer for benchmarking long-tenure touring-act economics and multi-night venue runs.
- Drive-By Truckers: Long-running Southern rock/Americana band with extensive catalog, touring circuit presence, and loyal fanbase. Comparable in genre positioning, album output cadence, and live-show-driven revenue model.
- The Black Crowes: Reunion-era Southern rock band touring with a similar catalog-led, live-show-driven model. The Black Crowes represent the closest direct genre and business-model analog to Blackberry Smoke's touring act positioning.
- Tedeschi Trucks Band: Touring Southern rock/jam band with a large catalog and strong headline-draw. Comparable on live-show scale, fan community depth, and tour-driven revenue in the Southern rock and Americana segment.
- Zac Brown Band: Southern-tinged rock/country band with extensive touring, fan club, and branded experiences (ZBB Campground, etc.). A useful peer for evaluating the upper bound of fan engagement and destination-event monetization in the Southern rock space.
Broad incumbents
- Lynyrd Skynyrd: Legacy Southern rock institution that anchors the modern Southern rock touring circuit. Larger and more established, Lynyrd Skynyrd occupies the incumbent seat Blackberry Smoke increasingly steps into at major festivals.
- The Marshall Tucker Band: Classic Southern rock band with a deep catalog and ongoing touring schedule. Direct genre analog and a collaboration partner (Marcus Henderson guesting on 'Take The Highway') for Blackberry Smoke's Capricorn Sound Studios sessions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Blackberry Smoke leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Blackberry Smoke funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Blackberry Smoke M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Blackberry Smoke
What does Blackberry Smoke do?
Blackberry Smoke is a Southern rock band that records and releases studio and live albums in multiple formats (CD, vinyl LP, DVD, Blu-ray, digital), performs live concerts and tours, and sells branded merchandise (apparel, accessories, posters, autographed items) through their Shopify-powered e-commerce store. The band also operates the Smokers Lounge paid fan club with Premium and Digital membership tiers and hosts signature destination events including The Shed in Maryville, TN and the High Tide Getaway in Cancun, Mexico.
Is Blackberry Smoke a public or private company?
Blackberry Smoke is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Blackberry Smoke founded?
Blackberry Smoke was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Blackberry Smoke based?
Blackberry Smoke is headquartered in Scottdale, United States, in the North America region.
How does Blackberry Smoke make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Live Music and Ticketing is the primary driver. The others are merchandise Sales, music Sales, fan Club Memberships and brand Partnerships.
Who are Blackberry Smoke's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson. Direct peers are Whiskey Myers, Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers, The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Zac Brown Band. Broad incumbents are Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Marshall Tucker Band.
Does Blackberry Smoke have an API?
No public API is recorded for Blackberry Smoke.