Michael Bloomfield, Big Bill Broonzy, Doc Watson, Howlin Wolf, J.B. Lenoir, Otis Spann, Mance Lipscomb, Blind Boy Fuller, Lightin' Hopkins, John Lennon, Shel Silverstein, Swamp Donkey (aka Ben Brenner), Lord Buckley, Brother Theodore, Lenny Bruce, Moses, Son House, Charley Patton, Albert King, Freddie King, B.B. King, Duane Allman, Brownie Mcgee, Debashish Bhattacharya, Mose Allison, Snooks Eaglin, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter, Greg Stone, Ernie Kovacs, The Band, Blind Blake, Lonnie Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Tampa Red, Sonny Boy Williamson I, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Larry Williams, Bo Didley, Eddie Cochran, Billy Gilbert, Joe & Eddie, Gene Vincent, Jackie Gleason, Bob Marley, Burl Ives, Eric Darling, The Wailors, Burning Spear, Buddy Holly, Bukka White, The Byrds, The Beatles, Captain Beefheart, Carl Perkins, Bob Gibson, Gus Cannon, The Carter Family, Leadbelly, Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhtyhm Band, Benorce Blackmon, Elizabeth Cotten, Elmore James, Louis Armstrong, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Mississippi John Hurt, Jimmie Rodgers, Chicago Jimmie Rodgers, Little Beaver, Hank Williams, James Brown, Jelly Roll Morton, Jimmy Reed, John Brim, Kingston Trio, Peter Paul & Mary, Bob Dylan, Robert Johnson, Joseph Spence, Larry Corryel, Laurel & Hardy, John Coltrane, Neil Young, Charlie Parker, Lowell George,
W. C. Fields, Li'l Son Jackson, Little Walter Jacobs, Muddy Waters, Memphis Minnie, Memphis Slim, The Meters, Chuck Berry, Otis Redding, Stax, Motown, Otis Rush, The Marx Brothers, Papa Harvey Hull, Gabby Pahinui, Professor Longhair, Cream, Rev. Gary Davis, Robert Wilkins, Robert Nighthawk, Skip James, Slim Harpo, Steve Winwood, Tommy Johnson, Toots & The Maytals, Curtis Mayfield, Jimi Hendrix.
E-BAR SIMI VALLEY: 1825 Madera Road
SIMI VALLEY, 93065
(805) 584-9119
E-BAR SANTA BARBARA: 521 Firestone Road
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93127
tel: 805-964-0779
http://www.elephantbar.com
BARRY BIG B BRENNER will be the OPENING ACT at this Year's 2009 SIMI VALLEY BLUES FESTIVAL
LABOR DAY WEEKEND: Saturday September 5, 2009 @ 11am http://www.simiblues.com
Howeeduzzit Gallery Presents:
“Jazzed about the Blues” November 9th – 30th 2008.
Opening Reception: Sunday Nov.9th from 1:00–6:00pm
Featuring The Incomparable ART of: LENNIE JONES of the Florida Everglades
And The MUSIC of: Barry Big B Brenner of South Side Chicago Fame
The Howeeduzzit Gallery is located at:
821 South Raymond, 27, Alhambra, CA 91803 (626)458-8811
PAST SHOW 2008
Big B Brenner "LIVE" Performance
Rhythmic Arts Dance Festival
New Years Eve '07 at Temple Ballroom - San Diego, California
Vocals & 12-String Guitar
Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago.
Has performed alongside such notables as renowned blues guitar maestro Albert King and Eric Burdon of Animals fame.
Continuing in the grand American tradition of solo country bluesman and folk music songster. A lifelong proponent of FINGERSTYLE, Bottleneck Slide and Ragtime guitar picking. Big B makes his mark on 6-string, 12-string & National Resonator Guitars.
Brenner performs the real Country Folk Blues from Mississippi Delta, Texas Plains, Piney Woods, Piedmont Seaboard, Louisiana Bayou and of course...Chicago's South Side.
This music oozes out of the weird American night. Fine, mellow and yet exciting and invigorating, like the most distinct of distilled spirits.
BigB is sure to please...be it a Whitehouse reception, Royal Wedding, 3x7 Birthday bash, BBQ house party, jumpin' country dance, roadside jukejoint, secluded barrelhouse, grits & gravy diner, or poolroom saloon.
2009 Release: OLD SCHOOL BLUES "Barry Big B Brenner's latest CD; "OLD SCHOOL BLUES" is Americana Roots Music at its finest. Recorded in May of 2009, it represents what you would likely hear TODAY at one of Big B's impressive LIVE shows. An enjoyable, eclectic mix of foot tapping, dance floor BLUES"
2006 Release: BLUES, RAGS & STOMPS! "Traditional and Contemporary COUNTRY BLUES & RAGTIME Music, performed Solo on acoustic 6 string, 12 string and National resonator Guitars with accompanying Vocals."
Hey Big B........I listened to your My Space trax and would love to play them on the Sunday Acoustic Session, as well as elsewhere in the show. That's beautiful, beautiful music, man.... Nick Gerard DJ "Nothin But The Blues" (KKJZ 88.1FM Long Beach, CA)
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Hi Barry...I really enjoyed listening to your fantastic guitar playing! It is some of my favorite kind of music. Reminds me of the times listening to Rev Gary Davis & Mississippi John Hurt & all with my friends...I'll be back for more later. Cal Schenkel (Graphic Artist: Captain Beefheart & Frank Zappa)
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Barry...Things have been kinda busy since returning from L. A. I really enjoy your CD. Your approach to the music is truly authentic your playing style is right in the pocket. Some
great pickin'. I am going to play a track from your disc on my program in Saint Maarten. You can catch the stream at www.island92.com Sundays at 7pm eastern and 4pm pacific time. The show is rebroadcast Thursday at the same time, so with this play, you become international! Thanks again for the great music and keep on playin' them Blues. Brian Elliott (President Colorado Blues Society)
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"Hi Barry......
Just had to send a note to let you know that I love your tunes!! I had it cranked up here in the office... had several people ask who it was! So, I am spreading the word bro! Cheers!" Mike Henson (Founder/Director SC Blues Society)
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Big B Brenner "IN-STUDIO" Performance
Vocals & National TRICONE Resonator Guitar (aka Miss Sylvie)
Big B Brenner "IN-STUDIO" Performance
Vocals & Dell'Arte 12-String Guitar (aka Miss Stella Blue)
thanks for the add. and Thank You so much for being my newest friend!! i so appreciate having you!!! Seems to me you got it going on!! It's amazing what we can accomplish with desire, hard work and believing in ourselves your music sond grate have a wonderful week. god bless.
SIMPLY WONDERFUL BLUES! I LOVE BLUES AND YOUR MUSIC IS FANTASTIC, MY DEAR BARRY. I ADDED TWO OF YOUR TRACKS TO MY PLAYLIST. SENDING YOU MUCH LOVE AND KISSES