On March 20, legendary blues artist Mel Brown passed away. Rest in Peace Mel Brown October 7, 1939 - March 20, 2009 In order to accommodate Mel's friends, fans and family who are unable to travel to Kitchener to attend his funeral. The service will be available online at the free streaming service www.popularminority.com. Saturday April 4th at 1pm EST. http://www.popularminority.com The Rev.Bobby Bowen of Mississippi will perform the service which will include musical tributes from Shawn Kellerman and the Homewreckers, Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, Steve Strongman and Julian Fauth. http://news.therecord.com/article/507047 The organizer of the Kitchener Blues Festival, formerly called Brews, Blues and Barbeques, relates a story how one time BB King was in town and Mel went to go see him, as they were good friends. BB King told Mel that he only wished he could play as good as Brown. I've had the pleasure of seeing him play numerous times at the festival and in the former Pop the Gator with the house band. All I can say is, that man could play the blues like no other. Mel Brown Bio
