JWBrownLive

Upcoming Events

2011-08-23T11:53:00.000-07:00

Fri. Sept. 9 Crazy Joe's Fish House Ava, IL 7-9:30 p.m.

Sat. Sept. 10 Blue Sky Vineyard Makanda, IL 2-5 p.m.

Sun. Sept. 25 Blue Sky Vineyard Makanda, IL 2-5 p.m.

Sat. Oct. 8 Colorfest at Blue Sky Vineyard 1-4 p.m.

Sat. Oct. 15 VultureFest Makanda, IL 1:30-3 p.m.

Fri. Oct. 28th Rustle Hill Winery Cobden, IL 6-9 p.m.

MakandaFest 2011

2011-05-07T20:44:00.000-07:00

Come on down to the historical Makanda boardwalk for a good dose of fun with the J. Brown Band tomorrow, May 8th, 2011. The show starts at 2:30 p.m. Don't forget to check out the local art, food, and crafts!

Mardi Gras Party Trail's End Lodge Alto Pass, IL

2011-02-07T07:55:00.000-08:00

For those of you that want to end your Mardi Gras party with a bang, come check out the J. Brown Band Live in Alto Pass at the Trail's End Lodge in Alto Pass on March 5, 2011. Always sure to please, the J. Brown Band still continues to bring So. Ill. endless original material with a sound all it's own.
Don't forget your costumes!!

New Look, New Sound, Same Great Originals!!

2010-11-22T06:59:00.000-08:00

The J. Brown Band Live @ Trail's End Lodge in Alto Pass

2010-09-23T17:47:00.000-07:00

Catch up with your favorite original band this Friday, September 24th at 8 p.m. in Alto Pass. The J. Brown Band will be playing until midnight so come on out for some cocktails at the coolest new bar in So. Ill.

Vulture Fest 2010 and Fall Variety Show

2010-08-14T11:12:00.000-07:00

The word's out! The J. BROWN BAND just got booked for Vulture Fest 2010. They will be playing at 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 16th in Makanda, IL. And don't miss them the next weekend at the Liberty Theater in Murphysboro, IL on the 23rd of Oct. for a variety show with the Vaudeville Vagabonds Twilight Twitterpaiters and the SO ILL Juggling Society.

Great Show at the Trail's End Lodge!

2010-08-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

The J. Brown Band put on a hell of a show last night in Alto Pass. For those of you that missed it, they'll be at Blue Sky Vineyard tomorrow, Sun. August 14th at 2 P.M. And for those of you that like the Trail's End, we'll be back on September 24th at 8 P.M.

2010-08-06T15:53:00.000-07:00

2010-08-06T15:51:00.000-07:00

The J. Brown Band

2010-07-20T19:57:00.000-07:00

The J. Brown Band

2010-07-20T18:11:00.001-07:00

New Madrid Live @ Rustle Hill July 23rd 6 - 9 p.m.

2010-07-20T18:07:00.000-07:00

Come check out New Madrid
Friday, July 23rd for some great original music as well as some great classics!

New Madrid Reborn!

2010-07-16T13:38:00.001-07:00

No, we aren't talking about the fault line, although it might start shaking 'round here! The band, New Madrid is reborn for a couple of shows this summer. The line-up has changed since it's inception back in 2004 bhut still the same high quality, original music. The original band members, Daryle Keefer and Josh Brown, are still in the mix along with Dennis Ward, Jack Onieva, and Danielle Aslanian to bring you a sound all it's own. Check the Carbondale Nightlife for upcoming shows!

Every Band Needs a Fiddler

2010-07-16T13:10:00.000-07:00

WATCH OUT! Danielle Aslanian, a premier fiddler from the St. Louis area has been joining the J. Brown Band for some Southern Illinois shows and it looks like there is more to come. Danielle's playing invokes the days of old with her timeless tone and tasty techniques on everything from gypsy jazz to old time mountain music. And if you've never heard her sing, hold on to your drink!
There is also talk of a new band in the making with Danielle and the original J. Brown Band members. Keep your eyes on the Carbondale Nightlife for some exciting new shows!

The J. Brown Band Goes Electric

2010-07-16T12:39:00.000-07:00

The J. Brown Band may be know for it's bare roots, acoustic presence, but that may not case for long. Rumor has it, the power is getting cranked up and the band is going electric. You can still enjoy countless, original classics like Post Hole Blues, Shadow Boxer, and The Vanishing but keep your ears open for some new sounds!

The J. Brown Band Triple Feature May 1st & May 2nd

2010-04-30T07:20:00.000-07:00

If you want to catch some high quality original music this weekend, come join The J. Brown Band at one of their three shows this weekend!

Saturday, May 1st Live @ Blue Sky Vineyard 2 P.M. -5 P.M.

Saturday, May 1st Live @ The Yellow Moon Cafe in Cobden 8 P.M.- Midnight
Dine on local, grass-fed beef and local wine while listening to some of your favorite acoustic originals.

Sunday, May 2nd Live at Rustle Hill Winery in Cobden 5P.M.- 8 P.M.

The J. Brown Band Live at Tres Hombres Thur. Feb 25th 10 P.M.

2010-02-24T18:44:00.000-08:00

Come check out the exciting new line-up at Tres Hombres in Carbondale this Thursday at 10 P.M. in downtown Carbondale. Hear your favorite originals , as well as some new material. And for all of those struggling students, NO COVER!!!

The J. Brown Band

2010-02-24T18:35:00.000-08:00

The J. Brown Trio has added one more extraordinary musician to the line-up. With the addition of the St. Louis-based Daryle Keefer on lead guitar and back-up vocals, we are proud to introduce an amazing four-piece, The J. Brown Band. Still bringing home classic originals such as, Black Magic Blues and The Vanishing, the new arrangement brings forth an incredible new sound. Keep your eye on the St. Louis and Carbondale scene for upcoming events.

The J. Brown Trio

2009-12-07T22:44:00.000-08:00

For all of you loyal fans of the 21st Century Woodslinger, there's a new trio in the works. J.W. has teamed up with Dennis Ward, a stellar bass player from the St. Louis area and one of Southern Illinois' premier percussionists, Jack Onieva to form

The J. Brown Trio.

While the group's repetoire stretches across many genres, they still continue to perform original music with a sound all their own. While you can still catch J.W. on the solo circuit, lookout for

The J. Brown Trio

at Carbondale area venues, as well as other regional locations.

River Bottom Bluegrass Reunion

2009-05-01T17:07:00.000-07:00

Catch J.W.'s former band for their reunion show at the Bottom's Up Club in Neunert, IL Sunday, May 3rd. If you love traditional bluegrass, you don't want to miss this one!

J.W. Brown Live at the Art Lover's Gallery Downtown Carbondale for the Art Around the Square Celebration

2009-05-01T16:59:00.000-07:00

Catch J.W. downtown C'dale from 7-10 P.M. at the Art Lover's Gallery on Washington St. for an evening of original music and fine art from some of the area's finest artists.

Brown Bag Concert Series- Carbondale, IL 7-15-09

2009-02-07T11:59:00.000-08:00

J.W. just booked a show for Carbondale's downtown "Brown Bag Concert Series" on July 15, 2009. Come hear "The 21st Century Woodslinger" at the corner of University and Hwy. 13 (N) at noon for a good dose of local, original music. Don't forget to pack a lunch!

Blue Sky Show Sunday, Feb. 8 2-5 P.M.

2009-02-07T11:54:00.000-08:00

Catch J.W. this weekend with the "Sunday in the Park Series" at Blue Sky Vineyard, Makanda, Il.

Special Thanks to the boys @ Gibson

2008-11-23T09:29:00.000-08:00

After some difficulty with my F-5, the boys @ Gibson are going in for some repairs. I hate to let her go for a month, but ya' gotta do what ya' gotta do!" I'm not worried, though, with a team like Jackie Miller and Danny Roberts from the Grascals on detail, she's bound to sound even better!

Great Show with The Woodslingers!!

2008-11-23T09:23:00.000-08:00

Thanks for the guest appearance, boys!! I had a great time playing for the late-niters at Mangia's. I'll be seeing you all soon in The Lou.