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Jeff Brown

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About Me

UPCOMING:

"If I was in music for the money and the women, I would have stopped a long time ago..."


Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Attorney Jeff Brown is bad at talking himself up. So he usually doesn't. He writes, he sings, he plays, he practices law, and that's pretty much it. He has a pretty good voice. He likes to play guitar. He doesn't dance much. He writes songs that make people feel good. He likes it when people say 'hi' to him after shows. He's bad at playing 'Guitar Hero III'.
He's been heavily involved in the Chicago acoustic music scene, and before that, he was pretty involved in the Chicago rock and metal and hardcore scenes. Sure, it's a bit of a leap, but some of the heavier influences can still be heard in his quieter, more introspective works. And he'll still break out an acoustic Iron Maiden cover or blistering guitar solo if you ask nicely.
This page represents Jeff's solo work, but if you want more information on his band, The Jeff Brown Extra Large Trio , or his guitar work in Jackson Combs , feel free to follow the links. You won't be disappointed... Or you might be. But if you are, it's best to keep it to yourself. Do you want a chance to be a part of the first Jeff Brown Extra Large Trio full-length album? There's still time! I have set up a paypal account that will accept any and all donations which will be used for studio time at Chicago's Handwritten Recording in the Spring of 2008. Anyone who donates will have their names added to the liner notes of the CD, and anyone who donates more than $10 will receive a copy of the CD when it is released free of charge. If you want to donate more, I'll make sure that you get something even cooler. Here's an opportunity to help out a group of starving musicians, or to give an easy Birthday gift, or to do something random and nice. Trust me, it will all be appreciated...
Top Friends List is a combination of bands/artists I'm playing with in the immediate future and singers and musicians who I just respect the everliving hell out of. You should check them out!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/16/2004
Band Website: reverbnation.com/jbxl3
Band Members: Jeff Brown: Vocals, guitars, and pretty much everything else.
Those who assist the rock:
Eric Stafford (guitars), Vinni Allen (bass), Greg Combs (vocals, guitars, keys, percussion), Adam Selzer (vocals, guitars, harmonica), Joseph E. Richards (vocals, guitars), Chris Bock (vocals, harmonica), Anna Vogelzang (vocals), Sarah Holtschlag (vocals), Ryan Suzuka (harmonica), Pat Keiner (Pedal Steel), Heather Styka (vocals, accordion), Rebecca Rego (vocals), Crystal Bowersox (vocals, guitar, flute), Tom Fort (vocals, guitars), Emily Palmer (vocals), Johnny Flamini (drums), Sima Cunningham (vocals), Jacky Dustin (vocals), Kiki M. (percussion), Kelley Gant (vocals).
Influences: I'm influenced by life, love, and ice cream.
Also: Alice in Chains, Warren Zevon, Radiohead, John Mayer, Maynard James Keenan, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ryan Adams, Iron Maiden, Jeff Buckley, Thrice, Martin Sexton, Ray Lamontagne, Damien Rice, Iron and Wine, Tom Waits, and others...
Sounds Like: Myspace boring you?
You can also visit me at:

Youtube Page
Music Industry Book
Uncommon Ground

Record Label: Why? Are you offering?
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Rest in Peace, Katie Reider...

Katie Reider now lives on in our hearts.  She passed away on Monday morning in an ambulance on her way to the hospital in New York. I'm grateful to have had the chance to share the stage with ...
Posted by Jeff Brown on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:20:00 PST

Im Number Four! Im Number Four!

While my rendition of 'Any Kind of Fool' didn't seem enough to make it to the top of the Uncommon Ground Finale this past month, apparently it has been enough to make it to the top of the OurStage Con...
Posted by Jeff Brown on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:38:00 PST

Part of the Best of the Best

Folks, tonight was pretty awesome.  After the second night of the Uncommon Ground Semi-finals, I (along with seven other super talented musicians) have advanced to the Grand Finale tomorrow night...
Posted by Jeff Brown on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:27:00 PST

Neko Case, Wilco, and ME! Maybe...

Because you love me, you would totally want me to be on a CD with Neko Case and Wilco and a collection of other Chicago artists, right?Cool. Because I-GO is launching a CD compilation called "Driving...
Posted by Jeff Brown on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:28:00 PST

Please read and help if you can

Three years ago, I was granted the opportunity to perform a full set for the first time at Chicago's Uncommon Ground.  I opened for a woman named Katie Reider.I was recently made aware that sever...
Posted by Jeff Brown on Thu, 29 May 2008 08:01:00 PST

I love YouTube trolls

So recently my YouTube page has been receiving an above average number of pretty unpleasant comments.  I encourage you to visit the page here and make nice comments to counteract the not nice one...
Posted by Jeff Brown on Wed, 28 May 2008 11:03:00 PST

New Recordings Available!

Last March, I appeared on DePaul radio, sitting on on 'Quite Simply the Rock Show', hosted by the very excellent and very tall Chris Taylor.The set was recorded, and I now have a copy of the songs pla...
Posted by Jeff Brown on Sun, 25 May 2008 09:25:00 PST

Merchandising

So in an effort to self-promote the everliving hell out of myself, I have opened a merchandise store.  It's filled with shirts, sweatshirts, and other bits of clothing-y goodness.If there is...
Posted by Jeff Brown on Fri, 23 May 2008 06:35:00 PST

YOU can save the Chicago Independent Music Scene!

Here's how...*****Chicago's City Council and Dept of Business Affairs are about to bring an end to the Chicago music scene as we know it with legislation aimed at curtailing music promoters with a hea...
Posted by Jeff Brown on Tue, 13 May 2008 04:13:00 PST

Selling Out

In a matter of speaking, of course. I registered with SNOCAP the other day, so now I can make an attempt to actually make money with my music.  Which is a pretty neat idea. So now I have an onlin...
Posted by Jeff Brown on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:24:00 PST