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G. BROWN
In a popular talk show/acoustic performance night at Nissi’s, music writer and radio host G. Brown has added another dimension to his diverse resume. G. Brown & Friends is an up close and personal evening with pop music artists featured in Brown’s recent book Colorado Rocks!.
“G. Brown & Friends is the book Colorado Rocks! converted into a live interview show with plenty of music,” said Bob Byrd, co-founder of Nissi’s.
The book is a 179-page encyclopedia of the past 50 years of rock music performed in Colorado. It covers everyone from legends like Bob Dylan to local artists like Big Head Todd and the Monsters. The book has been a hit with Colorado music fans and is also getting national recognition. “Colorado is a spiritual place for people in the music business as well as the fans,” said Brown. “I tried to capture that feeling and put it down on paper.” Brown is currently working on a third book, a photo-intensive history of Red Rocks Amphitheater.
The first few editions of G. Brown & Friends showcased such artists as John McEuen of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jerry Corbetta of Sugarloaf, John Magnie of the Subdudes, and Richie Furay of Poco. “It’s not my version of rock history,” says Brown. “It’s all about the artists telling their own stories...sort of like Inside the Actor’s Studio meets Storytellers."
The show’s format consists of two 50-minute sets with a break in between when audience members can suggest questions for Brown to ask his guest. Beyond just an interview, the artists perform an unplugged session with possible accompaniment by other musicians for a concert second set. “I want to learn the stories behind the songs. Every few minutes, I just shut up and let my guest play,” said Brown. “This format is more than just a performance; it’s an intimate experience, a way for people to interact with their favorite musicians.”
The show’s format is not been completely scripted, however. “Each one finds its own rhythm and momentum,” said Brown. “It’s a casual environment, but the model is different for each performer.” Regardless of format, G.’s knowledge of the rock music world, along with the show’s intimate setting at Nissi’s, guarantees an audience experience that is hard to find anywhere else.