Gann Brewer - Acoustic guitar and lead vocals //////////
Brandon "Bear" Hughes - Bass, mandolin, slide and acoustic lead guitar //////////
Mark Autry - Bass and acoustic lead guitar, background vocals on "Tiger Beer" and "Buskin Blues" //////////
Nancy Apple - background vocals, accordion, harmonica, snare chair, lunchbox, seedpod, spoons and everything else but the kitchen sink //////////
Delta Joe Sanders - whistle; background vocals on "Tiger Beer" //////////
Steve Janowick - background vocals on "Buskin Blues" //////////
Sparky the Wonderdog and The Canine Carnival - lead barking, pawing and random canine capers
影響
Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Woody Guthrie, John Prine, Steve Goodman, Townes Van Zandt, Jerry Jeff Walker, Willis Alan Ramsey, Todd Snider, Mississippi John Hurt, Kristofferson, Cash... you know....
Gann Brewer has recently released his debut, self-titled CD on Ringo Records of Memphis. Released July 1st, 2008, the 14 song acoustic-based compilation (featuring 9 originals, 2 covers, and 3 traditionals) is palpably influenced by his passion for living and travelling abroad, coupled with his love of any song that mentions dogs or trains.... He lives the life of a troubadour, finding inspiration for his songs in tiny bungalows, tropical rainforests, the German alps, or maybe the beer joint down your road. Give us a hollar if you want him to come to your town! ----------------------------------------------------------
I certainly am one that played Gann on the Radio.----- He seriously reminds me of John Prine. ----- Larry Hillberg ----- KVMR/FM Radio ----- Nevada City, CA
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I love the CD and have kept it in my rotation at the station. Always hard to play everything every week when you only have 2 hours. Glad to read that I am not the only one who recognizes that this is a very good piece of music. ----- Craig Huegel - WSLR
---------------------------------------------------------- .... Brewer is sort of in the mold of John Prine, that style between talking and singing while spinning yarns about the uncommon common folk with a wry sense of humor and great respect for real people. He is not nearly as deep down dark as Leonard Cohen, but he does slip in a line here and there that puts me in mind of the old Canadian singer/songwriter. ----- Nightflying Magazine
---------------------------------------------------------------- His performance is part anecdote, part stand-up comedy, sing-along and folk concert all in one.... each show seems to include a gruff version of a forgotten chapter in American folk history, the tall tales and legends turned song... his ability to thread these old songs and anecdotal narratives into a fun and rockin' show seems to come naturally. ---- St. John Tradewinds (Virgin Islands)
Hey Gann .. hope you are doing ok? my Rocky dog passed away yesterday in my arms!! am not sure if will ever get over it.. anyway you knew my rocky and thought ya might want to know? Kat..
Join us for an evening of Carnival Cuties, Burlesque Beauties, and Sultry Sideshow!! Step Right Up, Don't Be Shy!! The Memphis Belles Carnivale of Burlesque has arrived!!
There will be Contests, Prizes, DJ, and Surprises!! One lucky lady will leave with the grand prize of a seat in Pretty Things Pin-Up Class!! You will spend the day with some of the best in Pin-up & Burlesque - go-go Amy & Bettina May!! They will teach you the ways of Pin-up hair, make-up, and posing. At the end of the day, you'll be leaving with images from your own Pin-up photoshoot!
FEBRUARY 10th 6PM TIL 8PM MONTHLY MEETING WITH MEMBERS & FRIENDS!!!
ProMusicU Dave Isaacs & John Haring
FREE!!!FREE!!!FREE!!! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Where: OTHERLANDS COFFEE BAR 641 South Cooper St Memphis 38104
MSA Members & Friends gather at Otherlands Coffee Bar to listen to various guest speakers & participate in various songwriting activities. This is a great way for local area songwriters from all musical genres and experience levels to connect. The meetings are both educational & informative and offer comfortable networking opportunities.
Dave Isaacs & John Haring will be joining us on Feb 10th to speak at the MSA meeting about the music business track at ProMusicU; John will be teaching music business 101, music law, and publishing, among other topics at the upcoming ProMusicU Songwriter Workshop/Seminar & Performances at the Center for Southern Folklore this coming March.
Gann, what on earth is going on around here??? Where are you? I shot a man in Reno, and well, we know how the story goes. It is crazy how the cosmos align sometimes. I played me a MEAN game of the PAC, misses that is, at a truck stop just east of the Conneticut River Line. Shed a tear for my teacher, Mr. Brewer. Joined the corporate world to try to get "straight", but straight is only the quality or state of extending in one direction without turns, bends or curves; or being without influence or interruption. Which, as we both know, is NOT me.......
