John Fahey, Lowell George, Dereck Trucks, Sister Rossetta Tharpe, JJ Cale, Joaquin Murphey, Ry Cooder, Jackson Brown, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Robert Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Leadbelly, Lightnin Hopkins, Jimmy Vaughan, The Browns, Link Ray, Bruce Cockburn, Ellen Mcillwain, Big Joe Williams, Bonnie Rait, Jerry Bryd, Don Helms, Duanne Allman
Sounds Like
Alvin Hart, Van Morrison, Jackson Brown, Ry Cooder, Kelly Joe Phelps.
This acount was kindly prepared by Michael Prince of Blues in Britain
Taught by Son House, discovered by Joe Boyd, acclaimed by Mark Knopfler
Kevin Brown is a highly respected professional recording artist, writer and performer of over 30 years standing. Born in Lancashire (1950) the son of a signwriter and schoolteacher Kevin has been inspired from an early age by the blues and its related genres.
He is heralded by both the public and other artists as a leading light in the world of slide guitar and roots music.
With eight solo albums to his credit and countless international live performances from the Main stage at Glastonbury to the many beer joints of Texas where he once lived, Kevin has managed to keep a fresh approach to his craft whilst paying his respect to the blues masters of the past.
In 1968 Kevin was introduced to Son House and spent some time learning from the great bluesman himself, to have been taught by the same man who taught Robert Johnson was a blessing few of us can lay claim too.
With further gentle encouragement from Sam Mitchell and Jo Anne Kelly, Kevin developed his writing skills whilst soaking up all he could to help him develop his own personal style that has helped carve his name in the UK blues and folk scene.
After following a brief teaching position he embarked upon a full time career in music after moving to Bath in 1978.
His first album Road Dreams, recorded on 4 track, was picked up by Joe Boyd at Hannibal records. The release of his follow up ‘Rust’ finally caught the attention of the majors and Kevin signed to Chrysalis delivering Time Marches On in 1994 only to find the companies new owners EMI had little interest in the roots and blues genre. Taxim finally released the album to wide acclaim.
Meanwhile Kevin, determined to keep his own direction firmly focused took the brave step of starting his own label, Doodah Records.
His first release on the label ‘Sunny Side Up' displayed his compositional skills and highlighted his beautiful slide playing and arranging within 12 instrumental pieces.
'Mojave Dust' his first solo acoustic album followed and blew the UK folk and blues scene apart. This naked straight to stereo approach revealed Kevins skill as a writer and player in all its glory.
‘Kora Blues’ his collaboration with master Kora player Moussa Kouyate further illustrated just why he is so highly regarded amongst his steady growing legion of fans.
And now his latest release ‘Tin Church’ picks up where 'Mojave Dust' left off. This latest batch of recordings reveal 11 original songs once more touching upon the lives of those who live and survive around us, says Kevin Brown
Tramps, mercenary’s, gamblers and preachers have all provided inspiration for the songs found therein. "There are parts of them in all of us, they just take a little time to find" KevinBrown
Once again his slide playing, writing and singing reaches and surpasses the benchmark set by 'Mojave Dust'
Good to meet you, all be it to briefly, on the sun night at Shetland. Shame we never shared a bill together would have loved to have heard you in the flesh. Hopefully our paths will cross again. Cheers Marc and the b's
Have a break from football and come dance instead.
We're playing at the Spiegel tent on Bath rugby ground (the Rec)
They'll be videos as well and we'll be playing new songs from the album "Beyond the forest" as well as old favourites.
You can hear clips on our website (www.baka.co.uk) and we've put a couple of live tracks on our Myspace page.
One Love!
Thanks for a brilliant concert. Between the two of you, (Tom Doughty and You), you pulled in one of the biggest audiences that we have had in a long time. Great having you at the Sutton Blues Collective. The duet with Tom (Mojavé Dust) was stunning.
Hi Kevin, thanks for making contact again. Hope all is well with you - keeping busy here in Preston,played a gig with Michael Chapman last week. Let me know when you are back 'Up North' All the best - Phil
yo Kev - just been listening to my younger son's copy (how time flies!!) of "Rust" this morning - forgotten what a bloody fab album it is. Many thanx for the hours of pleasure I've had from your music mate.
Hello Kevin--many thanks for friendship:-) Your music is wonderful--drat the cost of living,..leaves no funds for purchases,(or I would)-in the meanwhile I listen to your offerings here with appreciation. Sincerely, LaurieLeec
Hi Kevin Just to let you know we've had some brilliant news! We've reached the finals in The Publican "Music Pub of the Year" Awards! Couldn't have got this far without all you guys. Thank you so much. We'll keep you posted. Have a wonderful Xmas x
Wow some great sounds,yeh I saw you 18 years ago in bath, kings head i think, you was good then! hope you are well, cheers for the link! Cheers Trev&Becs
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