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Sayonara Sorrow

 

Ben Brown, whose previous work includes No Show Ponies and The Savage Poor, is a rock n’ roll crooner with a dramatic baritone voice and eclectic, introspective songs. Spanning the rock, alternative, Americana and pop genres, Brown combines memorable melodies with thoughtfully poetic lyrics to describe and document the modern experience. 

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Feb 6 2023

Saxon Pub - Feb. 8th @10pm

Excited to perform with the trio this Wednesday, Feb. 8th (10pm), featuring Alex Moralez on drums & Roger Wuthrich on bass, both formerly of The Savage Poor. We'll play 90 minutes of material from Sayonara Sorrow, plus favorites by The…

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Aug 5 2022

Vinyl Release Gig - Charleston, SC

We're excited to announce a Southeast vinyl release gig for both Sayonara Sorrow and The French King was Decapitated at The Sparrow in Charleston, South Carolina! Shire Recorders is hosting the event, which will feature a performance by Ben Brown…

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May 31 2021

Album Review in The Hollywood Digest

Review by Garth Thomas in The Hollywood Digest:

Behind closed doors, or emerging from our own personal barriers, it isn’t any wonder that artists and musicians can capture the emotional thrill ride (or terror ride) of human existence. Pack on…

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May 31 2021

Album Review in Austin American-Statesman

Album Review by Peter Blackstock in the Austin American-Statesman:

Ben Brown, “Sayonara Sorrow” (Shire). A member of indie bands No Show Ponies (formed in Pennsylvania before Brown moved to Austin) and local group the Savage Poor, Brown steps out…

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May 25 2021

New Video Featuring Tim Cappello

Watch the new video for "Long, Long Way From Home" featuring The Sax Man, Tim Cappello, of Tina Turner / Peter Gabriel / The Lost Boys / & Gunship. Video produced/filmed/edited by Bill Lanier of Lanier Studios and directed by…

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May 25 2021

"When Fear Disappears" Song of the Day on KUTX

"When Fear Disappears" is the 'Song of the Day' on Austin's KUTX!

Hear the exclusive track and read KUTX's album review at this link. 

Apr 21 2021

"Biker Jackets, Witch Hats, & The Sax Man"

Friday, 4/23, I'm releasing what's arguably my favorite track on Sayonara Sorrow, "Long, Long Way From Home." 

Songs usually start with a "seed," or an idea that can be used to grow the rest of the track. With this song…

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Apr 18 2021

Under the Influence of "Beauty"

“What Will Happen to All That Beauty?” was inspired by novelist/activist James Baldwin’s 1963 essay, “The Fire Next Time,” which I read on an airplane from Austin to Madrid in 2017. I was introduced to Baldwin’s work in college, but…

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Mar 11 2021

Finding "Get Lost"

Finding “Get Lost” 

The inspiration for “Get Lost” came from several sources. In my experience, music and melody usually appear first. One afternoon I picked up my Guild acoustic guitar, which I used to write and record many of the…

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