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I went to see Joe Brown play in Bristol last night. Now I know he's not a Shadow but I do know this forum acknowledges all good guitarists, especially those who were part of that pre-Beatles British rock & roll phenomenon and Joe was a big part of that.
I was surprised and disappointed to see several empty seats in the theatre which must have been disheartening for him but Joe and his band gave it their all, playing something for everyone - rock & roll, gospel, blues, bluegrass (he did Duelling Banjos with his son Pete), traditional Italian (!) as well as some although not as many as usual of his hits. One highspot instrumental was "Hava Nagila" played as a duet on mandolins, again with son Pete who is an acomplished guitarist. Added to this was some great rapport with the audience
I had front row seats and the other thing that struck me is how well joe is looking and, presumably, without the aid of botox!

Joe Brown is a National Treasure. The guy seems to have been constantly on the road for the past 50 years! Losing two of the Bruvvers in quick succession must have been really hard for everyone.

He played on George Harrisons Farewell Concert so he's quite well regarded amongst the elite people of British rock n Roll.. Think he may have played Here comes the Sun at Harrisons Farewell Gig on a Ukelele ?

He played I'll see you in my Dreams - brilliant.

Without Joe Brown there may not have been "That Sound" as it was he that introduced Hank to the Echo Box cos Joe didn't like it much!

Steve

Congrats on Your 70th birthday Joe, sunday the 13th

Cheers Pol.

I saw him a few weeks back - brilliant, mind you he doesn't play Hava Nagila behind his head whilst doing a Russian / Yiddish knees up any more - Tempus Fugit I suppose.

Geoff