A different kind of booking this coming Saturday at Lanier Islands. It's that annual SOLAROS Christmas Party.

The Southern Land Rover Owners Society.

My website  philipjohnbrooks.com is undergoing a makeover and is temporarily offline. It will be back up in a few days. Thanks, Philip.

Performing in Hilton Head.

Enjoying performing at the Caretta Coffee Company on Hilton Head Island and looking forward to more engagements here in the coming year.

June 2013... New Mexico whirlwind tour.

2013.
This coming Saturday, June, 8th, I'll be at The Chophouse at LaPrades Marina.

On the 9th, I leave for a whirlwind tour in New Mexico.
Wednesday, June, 12th...... KTAO Radio in Taos. (in the bar)
Friday, June 14th..... The Colfax Tavern In Cimarron.
Saturday, 15th.... The Fine Art & Wine Festival, Red River.
Sunday, 16th.... The Fine Art & Wine Festival, Red River.
Sunday Evening, 16th... Concert at the Community House, Red River.
If you're close, please stop by and say "hello".

The Tin Star Saloon, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Tin Star Saloon in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Tin Star Saloon was located on W. Water St. in Santa Fe.  I appeared there several times and wrote and recorded a song about it.
Click below for a free download..

The Tin Star Saloon.

Performing at the Tin Star Saloon.

The Country Pie with Jimmy Rose and I, played in a new place in London back in the late sixties (1969 I think) called the Master Robert Motel. They had music seven nights a week and a board at the front of the stage with the name of the band for each night. When we started playing there regularly they put our name on a board. On the reverse side was the name of the band who had just left. It was Mungo Jerry!!

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.