ROBERT BROWN

Robert is a singer/songwriter and draws on a wealth of past experiences. He first toured America with the black funk rock outfit The Blast (later to become The New Order of Gypsys) playing lead guitar. More tours and albums saw him develop his own songwriting skills which enabled him to write and produce several tracks for The Gypsys albums. As Robert says, "One of the best times of my life, very black and very funky"

In November 1998, Robert invited lifelong friend Jason Scopes to collaborate with him and produce his first collection of songs entitled, 'You're My Religion', paving the way and providing the impetus to record two more albums under the name "The Smouldering Sons of the West."

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Editors note: You meet some people in the most unlikely of places and so it was with Robert Brown. Not in a New York club or an open mic but in a cemetary on the North Downs, Kent, England. Lets just say we share an interest in ancient yew trees.

Rob seems to tour endlessly, living in a van, which is decked out like home. Everything you would need to tour the festivals and the home counties there at his disposal. Including a brand new pair of wire cutters.. in case he gets locked in somewhere.

Instantly likeable, he does'nt shove his musicianship down your throat.. he'll quite happily talk about the English long bow and musket balls. A modest fellow who gave me his gig guide and a web address. Then take a look at his achievements, see how in demand he is and listen to the intense uniqueness of his music and guitar playing and you will see Robert Brown is a special talent. One that deserves as much exposure as his modesty will allow. (Nev)

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