I love Gretsch guitars. Even the new ones made in Japan are great!! My first Gretsch was the 6120, Chet Atkins model, circa 1960. I still have it and it is still going strong. Check out the video.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCU43dmNU0w

I have decided to try a wireless setup. The first receiver and the microphone arrived today. It sounded good enough that I ordered the second receiver, a feedback controller and a new four space rack. The guitar works well without a preamp. Hope all this lives up my expectations.

2 x Line-6 XDV75TR digital wireless systems
1 Countryman E6D ear set  microphone
1 Peavey feedback ferret D
1 Gator 4 space shallow rack.

A lively night at the marina. Looking forward to next Saturday. Also Sugar Mill Creek this coming Friday.

The Chophouse at LaPrades Marina tonight. Come and join me on the upper deck overlooking beautiful Lake Burton. Start time is 6:00PM don't be late!!!

Although the temperatures are not quite there, this is just about start of the summer season here in northeast Georgia. It is definitely warm enough to be outside on the deck. This Friday I'll be performing at the Chophouse in Hiawasseee and Saturday at the Chophouse located at LaPrades Marina on Lake Burton near Clayton, Georgia.
 Come and join me at either of the venues. The food is great and the views.....  Spectacular!!!

I started my summer season at the Chophouse at LaPrades Marina on beautiful Lake Burton, Georgia. I'm appearing on the deck almost every Saturday through the middle of September. Come and join me!!
For the rest of my schedule please visit  www.philipjohnbrooks.com

D.H. Lawrence

Please check out this video. Part of my song of San Cristobal is featured in it.
D.H. Lawrence video

The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.

I just booked a couple of dates at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in October. If you have never been, you must come and experience this event. You'll love it!! 

The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Ham Jam, Austin Texas. Wednesday, April, 13th. 2011

Had a wonderful little tour in Texas during April. I had the pleasure of performing a house concert at the home of the famous Ham Jam in Austin. Also, Chuck Middleton joined me on his banjo and here's a link to our performance of "I'm the Coyote". Check it out on Youtube.
I'm the Coyote Video.

I'm appearing at a house concert in Austin, Texas
on Wednesday, April, 13th at the house of Daren Appelt. 
After appearing over most of the country
and also Europe, this is my premier appearance in Austin,
the musical capital of the world. Come on out and join me.
Here is Daren's info:
Daren Appelt
3800 Mia Tia Circle
Austin, TX  78731
512-346-6944

reverbnation

You can now find me on revebnation  Check it out!!!

The music of Philip John Brooks

My CD's and digital downloads are available from CD Baby.
 The Music of Philip John Brooks
Check it out. You can listen before you buy.

Phil Brooks at the Iron Horse Saloon, Alliance, Nebraska

During the late 70's and early 80's I performed at the Iron Horse Saloon in Alliance, Nebraska. I recently came across a video that was made of me performing there around 1981. The quality isn't so great since it was recorded on VHS, but it does show the Iron Horse during it's heyday.
Phil Brooks at the Iron Horse, Alliance, Nebraska
Check it out.

Gretsch G-6040 Arch top guitar.

I was fortunate to aquire this guitar a few months ago. It is an archtop jazz styled instrument with enough volume to use acoustically. When plugged in, it has that beautiful, mellow Gretsch tone. This style, I believe, goes back to the guitars Gretsch produced in the forties.

LaPrades Marina, Lake Burton, Georgia.

Performing at LaPrades Marina on beautiful lake Burton, Georgia. I start at 6:00PM until..... ?

Here's my stage.

Performing in Texas

Another busy week coming up.
Wednesday, May 19th The Ranch Steakhouse in Cedar Hill, Texas
Thursday, May 20th The Ranch Steakhouse in Cedar Hill, Texas
Friday, May 21st Private party in DeSoto, Texas
Saturday, May 22nd Willie Nelson's Blue Skies Cafe, Carl's Corner,Texas

Georgia Public Radio.

On March, 4th I was interviewed by Candice Felice for Georgia Public Radio. We talked about the new album " Dancing Through Time" and how some of the songs came into being. The interview will be aired in the near future and I will post the times on this blog. It will also be available streamed over the internet.


I'm looking forward to being back at Sugar Mill Creek at Lake Burton, Georgia tonight.

The Night Life Theater, Willie's Place, Carl's Corner, Texas.

The Night Life Theater was fabulous. The occasion was Johnny Bush's 75th birthday. The first photo shows me, Johnny and Willie.



Here I am during my performance. It was a sold out crowd of around 600. Seats were even placed on the dance floor. It felt strange to do a show by myself knowing I would be followed by a nine piece band.




Johnny Rodriguez also performed but I didn't get to see him because I went to do another show in the Blue Skies cafe. All in all, it was a very satisfying week.

Amarillo to Red River

What a nice drive from Amarillo to Red River. To see the prairie covered in snow is like being in the arctic. I saw a herd of antelope, then bison and then a herd of over 100 elk just outside Ute Park.


Cimarron Canyon was spectacular in the snow. The next morning my car was covered. I walked out to breakfast at Mountain Treasures. It was good to see all my Red River friends again.

Happy New Year.

The new album "Dancing through Time" is here and should be available from CDbaby, I-tunes and a bunch of other music download sites very soon. If you would like a CD you can e-mail me at philipjohnbrooks@yahoo.com.

In February I'll be going back to the Ranch Steakhouse in Cedar Hill, Texas, and also back to Willie Nelson's Blue Skies Cafe at Carl's Corner, Texas.
For the dates please check my website www.philipjohnbrooks.com