Harpdog Brown started with a house gig
playing guitar and singing in a non-interruptive duo in ’79 opening up for
comics at a comedy supper club in downtown Edmonton. Jesters presented many
international acts from Phyllis Diller to Gary Muledeer, Harry Anderson and a
young Andrew "Dice" Clay. That New Year’s Eve, his partner chickened out of an
opening slot for the“Bad Habits blues band, but the show had to go on and it
did. Now he was a solo act. Within a year of single gigs around town, he
answered an ad in the newspaper" Rock band looking for singer must be able to
travel Harpdog spent 4 weeks with the band before giving his notice, he was
ready to go out and build his own blues band. "Yesterdays Paper "was his first
blues band. He took ‘em on the road and started his life long journey spreadin’
the blues like its news where ever he goes. From Alaska to Frisco and the
Canadian West coast to the Capitol, he’s been there singing and playin’ the hell
out of his harp. His official recordings: "Beware of Dog" and "Home is Where the
Harp Is" have received great reviews and acclaim and still stands the test of
time. Harpdog's latest recording: Once in a Howlin' Moon, recorded in Red
Deer,Alberta. "Live at The Vat" is now available and can be purchased online.
In the 28 years he has been entertaining, Harpdog Brown has shared the stage with scores of blues legends, either as an opening act or a special guest. He has a global fan base and the respect of the biggest names in blues.