Born G____
Bands / Ensembles
Born G____ was a late-1990s Atlanta-based band led by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Louisa Branscomb, known for her hit “Steel Rails.” The group featured members including Nancy Hicks Pate (guitar/vocals), Jane Baxter (bass), Ricky Rakestraw (banjo), and later Norm Oglesby and David Blackmon, and performed at events such as the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Village. Blending bluegrass with country and swing, they lasted about six years before disbanding, serving as another outlet for Branscomb’s prolific songwriting and distinctive vision.