Alan Brown: News

Just to let you know that when I upgraded my account with my Internet Service Provider, they allocated it to a different Mr Brown. How can that be, I hear you ask incredulously; it's not THAT popular a name! The result was that I was unable to go online for a whopping 12 days as no one could find the fault. It was rectified at 10 am on Thursday 29 May, leaving me to sift my way through 566 emails. If you've written to me you'll get a reply eventually ...

You can tell it's Spring by the snow showers, but I've begun a busy run of gigs at The Waterfront in Kenmore. On Wednesdays I'll be presenting HEROES (see below) and on Fridays it's BROON'S REEL, my evening of Scottish songs and music. Hope to see some of you there at some time.

announcing a new themed evening paying tribute to my musical heroes down the years - from Hank Williams and Jimmie Rodgers, Frank Sinatra and Fats Waller through to Lonnie Donegan, Robert Burns and Jimmy Shand! First performance is for diners at The Waterfront in Kenmore on Monday 24 March. Phone the restaurant for details on (01887) 830829

Just finalised details for THIS IS SCOTLAND ... AND YOU'RE WELCOME TO IT!, my evening of music and comedy at beautiful Castle Menzies. This will be my fourth year presenting it and there's a much longer run this time around. It takes place each THURSDAY at 8pm for the months of APRIL right through to the end of SEPTEMBER and I'll be publishing more details nearer the time.

Didn't think I'd see the day when I'd be appearing here - the UK's biggest trad (and other) music festival but thanks to Margaret Bennett and the Aberfeldy & District Gaelic Choir it happened! Read all about it in the Press section of this website.

One of my most requested musical packages is the PUTTING ON THE STYLE show where I celebrate the popular music of the 20th century.

It’s a journey through the music which has played such an important part in our lives - everything from rock’n’roll to jazz and big band; music hall comedy to skiffle; folk, traditional and country; Hollywood musicals, novelty items and romantic ballads, plus my own award-winning songs.

And thanks to musical technology (where I play all the instruments you’ll hear), it’s a sound that’ll knock you sideways.

IT'S singalong time to the hits of the 40s, 50s and 60s
IT'S a small, smooth-sounding combo which is very suitable for diners … and for dancers
IT'S the intimate atmosphere generated by an ’unplugged’ singer/songwriter
IT'S a Scottish folk group with local songs and tunes and even ceilidh dances (complete with demonstrations of how to do them!)
IT'S a mixture of them all, delivered with lashings of wit and humour

… and - of special interest to prospective bookers, hotel owners etc - whichever sound you want, it’s all performed by one man … for the price of one man!

I thrive on audience participation whether it's coach parties, private functions or the locals in the bar and I won’t take up acres of space; all I need is a cosy wee corner.

It’s music for every occasion, so have a listen to my PUTTING ON THE STYLE section on my MUSIC page, and contact me.

In addition to solo gigs and playing in ceilidh bands, May & Alan Brown present BROONS' REEL - THE CEILIDH! It's an informal evening of Scottish entertainment with songs, tunes and ceilidh dances. And don't worry if you don't know how to do the dances, because we'll show you how in a FUN way. Have a look at the poster in the Photos section and contact Alan for more details.