David Brothers, Franco Paletta, Robbie Laws, Dave Kahl, and Solomon Deniro rockin’ the crowd!

Grace Under Fingers

Portland’s David Brothers combines blues, jazz, Latin and classical riffs in his absolutely beautiful acoustic guitar playing. Heck, this cat can even play some yeehaw country music, y’all! The best part of his upcoming homecoming show – free admission. Well, not the best part, but he’s a world-class player, so now you’ve got zero excuse to miss him.

Brothers, a recipient of the Cascade Blues Association’s Christopher Scholarship, reminds one of a guitar style reminiscent of Leo Kottke and the late fingerstyle pioneer, Merle Travis. His recent CD, “Corn Flakes and Gin,” produced by Terry Robb at Falcon Records, is an americana testament that would bring a smile to folk/bluegrass legend, Doc Watson.

Check out a few cuts from “Corn Flakes and Gin,” at davidbrothersmusic.com and become a believer. “I Feel Like Hank Wiliams Toni,” puts on display Brothers’ fiery picking along with some impressive mandolin work. With no cover at the door, folk enthusiasts in the area will be in for a treat!  Like this article?  Click on the subscribe button above and keep posted on upcoming reviews.

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Corn Flakes and Gin is the latest self-produced release by Portland guitarist David Brothers. A former recipient of the Cascade Blues Association’s Christopher Mesi Scholarship who has also studied directly under the guidance of both Robbie Laws and Terry Robb as well as being a member of the band H.B. Groove. He is an outstanding young player who is certainly coming into his own, which this fine recording bears witness to that fact immensely.

The guitar work is masterful and precise. Songwriting is brilliant with almost all of the tracks having Brothers’ hand in their penning, and his flair for arranging displayed on all. Two of the tracks included were previously available on Brothers’ 2006 release November’s Mistress ( “Dishpan Hands” and the title cut “Corn Flakes & Gin”), but fit in nicely again here. The traditional number “In Christ There Is No East Or West” David Brothers captures the song’s beauty to perfection, sounding a lot like Leo Kottke or John Fahey in the presentation. No matter which direction he takes on the selections, whether as a blues number, a jazzy bouncing riff, or a classical guitar approach, Brothers handles each with grace and inspiration.
Terry Robb helmed the production of this release at Falcon Studios and he also accompanies Brothers on four of the tracks. Other outstanding local artists who appear include keyboardists Janice Scroggins and Mario Carboni, guitarist Chazz Hamilton, rhythm section Dave Captein on bass and Kaci Anderson on drums, and nice mandolin work by Josh Cole.
In a city filled with exceptional acoustic guitar players, David Brothers can stand amongst the finest and is a name that should be watched closely, because we should be hearing quite a bit of accolades for this exceptional musician. Deservedly so!

Total Time: 42:16
My Old Man / Middle of the Afternoon / Better Days / I Feel Like Hank Williams Tonight / Corn Flakes & Gin / Sunny & The Wine-O / Betty / In Christ There is No East Or West / Miles Behind Me / Wednesday Blues / Friday Night / Playa Del Rey / Dishpan Hands

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