Ted Brown: Vocals, Guitars
Sid Jordan: Everything else 'cept drums and a couple of the bass tracks..
Malcolm Cross: Drums
Pierre Martin: The bass tracks Sid didn't play
Ted is now Managed worldwide by Rob Henry from AUS Management, Australia. New Zealand Office Contacts 64 9 439 7007 ausmanagement@hotmail.com
Influences
I'm pretty keen on lots of American and English Music..Love The Jayhawks,Ryan Adams,Minibar,Wilco,George Jones,Johnny Cash.
As a kid I was totally into Dylan and bluesmen: Leadbelly,Howling Wolf,Robert Lockwood,Sonny Terry and Brownie Mc Gee,Muddy Waters..
Although I was (way) too young to have caught 'em,I'm pretty much in love with the music of the seventies and sixties....Carol King,Fleetwood Mac,Elton John,James Taylor,The Band (maybe my favorite 'band'),The Beatles (who pretty much covered it all),The Who,The Doobie Brothers...I Love Willie Nelson ('Crazy' is one of the greatest songs ever written!?),Neil Diamond.........Elvis........
"Shaky's Blessing, an unassumingly fine album.......Tony Parker NZ Musician
Listening to the album, you can see why Brown won most promising male vocalist because his voice is unique, tranquil and passionate.........Scott Kara NZ Herald
Brown has come good with Shaky's Blessing...........Russell Baillie Time Out
Go Ted, you good Thing..........Richard Thorne NZ Musician
TED BROWN, BIOGRAPHY
Over the past two years, while based in Los Angeles, singer songwriter Ted Brown has been working on his debut album ‘Shaky’s Blessing’, ten beautiful new songs available on Flaming Pearl Records.
Produced by California-based Brit, Sid Jordan (Pete Yorn Band and Minibar)the album is a collection of emotive, country-tinged pop songs, reminiscent of Seventies Americana, reflecting Ted's experience in the United States and his own personal odyssey.
Showcasing his heartfelt songs and beautiful voice, Shaky's Blessing confirms Ted as one of New Zealand's musical treasures.
Sharing his time between the U.S and N.Z. Ted is the full time guitarist (and parttime collaborator) in the Greg Johnson Band and has co-written on Greg's last two studio albums.
Currently working on his next album and gigging in the United States both solo and as a member of 'The Britsih Empire Tour', Ted returns to N.Z. frequently for both GJ committments and solo shows.
After his stunningly beautiful work on the clip for 'I Bet Myself', Matt Palmer is scheduled to shoot the follow up video for 'Moments More Precious' in July
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Ted, thank you for the beautiful 'These Days' and 'Love you tonight' which you wrote for your wife. Thanks to you they go around and around in my head!!!You know how some songs do that to you? Have a safe trip back to the States. God Bless you and those that you love. Jo
ooh, big tour planned, brilliant! as soon as you get the venues up i'll add them to my site & let people know about them, with any luck it'll bring some people your way. :) all the best x claira
Hey Ted, Cheers for the nice words - looks like some more tooting away and banging across the drums with GJ on the horizon... Have talked with Rob re some Ted/Darlings shows so hopefully....Righto W
got your message, BUTT am recording - in nyc until day of thanksgiving, and day after - back sat and sun - working sat night...need a place to stay? you got it!
Hi Ted - i love Ropes and Ribbons... ace! Great review in the herald too a while back... We will try to come to your Hotel Cafe show - JP (my husband) attempted to catch your album release in auckland but got there ridiculously late...so we'll be the ones catching your last song asking "has it started yet?" Keep up the good work Miriam Clancy
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Thanks Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who made my recent trip home such a pleasure and so productive! To all my new friends and to the old crew, it was great fun hanging out with y'all. Special thanks to Rob my new manager, Bernie at 'Flaming Pearl' (the record company) and Gaylene who did such a great job on the publicity front.Also to NZOA for their great support... Special thanks to Mr Greg Johnson for his wonderful help getting my solo project up and running.
Look forward to seeing everyone for a NZ tour over the summer! Cheers Ted
Hi Ted and Liz, have to agree with Wayne and Peter's comments re the gig last Wednesday. You could take that guitar of yours and your amazing voice and woo the growds any where on this planet. So heart felt and passionate. Your visit has been an inspiration to me. And miss you already. Much love Peta-Lynn xx
Hi Ted, Just talked to Rob. Gather it all went well down the line. Good luck in Nashville and maybe we'll see you up north again this summer. all the best, Vern of DAVE
Hey Ted, Just echoing Waynes reaction re your singing at your album launch at 121 last night. I believe you are the best male singer in the country today, just jawdroppingly beautiful vocals. A few moist eyes in the house bro. Miss you mate, be home soon huh?
Hey Ted, Cheers for the add, Saw you in Wellington with Greg Johnson...quite a find, was a great show. Looking foward to seeing you down her again on friday, and hearing the album. All the best. Jared.
Hey Ted, Ted Brown as in 'no move is the best move we could make right now' Ted Brown. If so always loved that 'Swerve' track. We shared space on KIWI HIT Disc 12. Hope all is good. Cheers Jason
