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Old Man Brown
Southern Rock / Blues / R&B

New Southern Soul



Baltimore, Maryland
United States

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Last Login:  11/17/2009
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Member Since8/31/2005
Band Websitewww.oldmanbrown.com
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Adam Scott-Wakefield: Piano, Hammond b-3, Vocals, Acoustic Slide Guitar

Alexander Montgomery Rankin: Guitar

Marshall Chapman: Guitar, Electric Slide Guitar

Joe Martone: Bass

Spencer Brown: Drums

Dave Finell: Trumpet

Mario D'Ambrosio: Tenor Sax

InfluencesAllman Brothers, Muddy Waters, Gospel Music, Funk, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind and Fire, The Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bobby Blue Bland, Little Feat, Ray Charles.
Sounds Like

Allman Brothers combined with the Meters, Marvin Gaye and Little Feat.

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Record LabelBoat Shop Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Sep 18 2009 10:00P
House of Blues Atlantic City, New Jersey
Sep 19 2009 9:30P
Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore
Sep 25 2009 4:00P
Baltimore Book Festival Baltimore
Sep 25 2009 9:30P
Cat’s Eye Pub Baltimore
Oct 9 2009 6:00P
Bay Cafe Baltimore
Oct 16 2009 9:30P
Cat’s Eye Pub Baltimore

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   About Old Man Brown

Old Man Brown has from their first downbeat in 2001 been seeking the source of Soul, real Soul in American Music. That part of a song that transcends any one chord, melody or lyric to touch people in a place that can only be enriched by rhythm and harmony. OMB’s material whether it be Blues, Funk, Rock, or Gospel music all has one tie that binds, Soul. The majority of OMB’s repertoire has been written by the two founders of the band, brothers Adam and John Scott-Wakefield. While their songs have a soulful southern sound to them, surprisingly Adam and John grew up in a rural New Hampshire town. Having musically inclined parents from the Hippie generation, they grew up surrounded by the sounds of The Allman Brothers, Little Feat, The Meters, and many more. Both grew up studying Jazz but harbored a deeper longing for music that was closer to heart. So after the brothers had both dropped out of music School, (Berkeley College of Music, and The New School Jazz and Contemporary Arts program), they reunited to pursue their true calling, with long time friends Marshall Chapman (guitar), Paul Lewis (bass) and Alex Rankin (guitar). The guys gathered on a farm in central NH, owned by Chapman’s stepfather, Peter Brown, aka “Old Man Brown,” who opened his house to the band and cleaned out a “studio” in the barn for jamming. Thus was Old Man Brown born. The band moved to Baltimore to start looking for gigs in the MD/DC area and start on their first LP. After completing only three rhythm tracks the band was hit with a catastrophic blow. John Scott-Wakefield, died suddenly one morning from Asphixiation. The band completed the three tracks and released the CD as an EP. A new drummer was found, another musician friend who grew up with the group, Benjamin Woodbury, to play on their first LP entitled “Return.” “Return” was recorded in a Nashville studio owned by musician/songwriter Johnny Neel (The Allman Brothers Band, Deep Fried, Blue Floyd). Johnny heard about the band from a mutual friend and produced “Return.” He also sang and played on many of the tunes . “Return” has currently sold more than 3000 copies and frequents most of the college/independent station playlists in the MD/DC area. Since releasing the LP in 2007, OMB has been playing a rigorous local/regional show schedule. In 2008 Paul Lewis left the band, but having gained a significant amount of respect around town, Old Man Brown recruited what would come to be the best line-up of musicans to date. Within 6 months local Baltimore bassist John Aversa (Jay-Jay, Kelly Bell Band) and drummer Spencer Brown (The Kelly Bell Band) had joined the group . Old Man Brown’s album keeps on selling and regional momentum is picking up for these young men from the back woods of New Hampshire. Old Man Brown has appeared on stage with: Canned Heat, Levon Helm, The Derek Trucks Band, Ivan Neville and Dumpstaphunk, Dennis Chambers, and more. OMB displays an infectious commitment to innovation built on hard work and an unswerving respect for their music’s roots. They envision the birth of a music revolution firmly founded on those principles, and have fired the first shots.

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motherfuckinfrizzleandshit!huh

Fuckin Friz



Mar 1 2009 1:36 AM

hey marshall how'd you like the sound of animals
Bob Atkins @ Main St Sports Grill Nov 13

Bob Atkins



Mar 6 2009 12:23 PM

Adam Hope all is well.Looks like your busy ( thats a good thing ).We got to get together and catch up and btw,still got da hat.Keep rockin and maybe cya soon.
Ali

Alaina Ali MacMartin



Mar 13 2009 10:53 PM

Alex, your good ole NH girl is coming to Baltimore April 10th 11th and 12th....
Ghost Riders

Ghost Riders



Feb 11 2009 6:38 AM

Thanks for hangin' with Ghost Riders! Keep us posted! Passin' through, showin' some luv!
Allyson

Allyson



Feb 1 2009 5:34 AM

you had my heart with the bobby bland! no one ever does that for me..they say either who? or nah i don't know that one..thanks.. hope to see you soon!
Allyson

Allyson



Jan 31 2009 7:42 AM

to my spencer..good seeing you and to adam who i just met thanks for the bobby bland..totally the key to any girl..or my heart :) see you guys soon i hope
Madams Organ Blues Bar

Madams Organ



Jan 9 2009 3:23 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR from all of your friends down at Madam's Organ Blues Bar!!
THE JUNKYARD DAWGS

THE JUNKYARD DAWGS



Dec 20 2008 12:58 AM

ALL THE BEST TO YOU AND YOURS
FROM
THE JUNKYARD DAWGS
Linz Mama

Linz Mama



Nov 21 2008 2:00 AM

What the hell...I drive to MD from NH and there is NO love! I'll be in Frederick this and next weekend give a call.
Allyson

Allyson



Nov 10 2008 10:46 PM

spencer my love..here i am i told you i'd look you up! see you soon hugs
Hazel & Will

Hazel & Will



Nov 11 2008 2:09 AM

Can't wait to get back East and see you guys again! Music is good for all that ails you! Your fans in KS
Turner Family

Mimi Cifala Turner



Nov 5 2008 5:06 PM

That was amazing last night, I so need to come out to see you all play more often because you rock!
Kim

Kim



Oct 6 2008 10:51 PM

Hi Guys! Thanx for adding me. You rock.
Ramble On Rose

Joanna Baker



Oct 7 2008 3:01 AM

yum!
Maura Hannigan

Maura Hannigan



Oct 20 2008 3:17 PM

are you guys coming to nyc any time soon? this town would love to hear ya'll. been listening to the album- sounds greeeeat!
Linz Mama

Linz Mama



Oct 29 2008 1:48 PM

Hey boys! Word on the street is that you guys were in these parts not too long ago. Wish i could have met up with you. any shows the weekend before thanksgiving?
Johnthesoundguy

John Thesoundguy



Oct 6 2008 9:16 PM

Thanks for the add!!! It was a pleasure mixing you guys at the Fells Point Fun Festival on Sunday. Like I told you after the show, I've been around a long time, and you guys are on a very small list of bands that includes nothing but the best!!! Keep on rockin, and if you ever need and engineer, it would be an honor to mix you guys again!
Peace
Van Bavel ? ®

Van Bavel ? ®



Sep 6 2008 1:49 AM

www.pigtownfestival.com
Dubby! (Profit of Doom)

Dubby! (Profit of Doom)



Sep 7 2008 2:34 PM

Glad to see you guys doing well! We'll be down to see you guys soon!

J.W.
Jessica

Jessica Thate



Sep 9 2008 6:12 PM

hey guys, long time no see!! I hope everyone is doing well! drop me a line!!!
Solomon Grundy's Dharma Bums Experience

Solomon Grundy's Dharma Bums Experience



Sep 13 2008 6:50 PM

Rocking show last night!
Cyndi

Cyndi



Aug 21 2008 1:28 AM

Hey guys! Thanks for having me up to play with you at the Waterfront on Saturday! You guys were great and I would love to do it again sometime (though, sober ;-) )
--Cyndi
Brother Bob

Brother Bob



Jul 31 2008 5:53 PM

hey guys, great live footage, hope to catch you all out some time!
Van Bavel ? ®

Van Bavel ? ®



Jul 24 2008 8:15 PM

Any interest in the Pigtown Festival guys? www.pigtownfestival.com
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Jun 30 2008 9:04 PM

U guys rock....
Glad I made it out Friday night for the show!!!
**~Peace~**
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