Santa and Friends

Santa and Friends

Presented by the Brown Street Club

Fundraiser for the Beach Ball Foundation

Meet Santa in Person

Pictures available for purchase night of the event.

$10 for children

Tuesday, December 15, 6:00 to 9:00pm

www.brownstreetclub.com for more information

The Brown Street Club
presents
"Holiday Fashion Show"
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 8PM
115 N Brown Street, Greenville, SC 29601
www.brownstreetclub.com
864.250.9193

Featuring Fashions from Labels and Sassy on Augusta

A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Beach Ball Foundation. www.beachballfoundation.org

Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 at the door
No ticket necessary with dinner reservations.

Join us for a fashionable night of glamour, drinks, exquisite food, and music!

New Menu Items

Check out some of our new food items pictured here. We have redone our menu and added some great new entree items as well as appetizers and salads.

Seafood Sampler

Sea Bass Dinner Feature

Halloween Costume Party

Russ Corvey, ONE NIGHT ONLY, Saturday, July 11

Music Lineup for the Week:

Tuesday and Wednesdays, feature Eric Barnhart on the baby grand piano. Thursday, the Blue Note Trio beginning at 7:00pm. Friday, Actual Proof. Saturday, for ONE NIGHT ONLY, Russ Corvey is back on our stage with his band. To learn more about Russ please visit www.russcorvey.com.

NO COVER CHARGE

ONE NIGHT ONLY, Paulette Dozier

Performing EXCLUSIVELY in the upstate at the Brown Street Club

Thursday, June 25, 2009

7:30pm - 10:30pm

http://www.paulettedozier.com/

Sultry Jazz Vocalist from Miami, FL

This is a can't miss performance for all our jazz fans! We are talking glitz, old school glamour, and just pure jazz entertainment. No ticket necessary, just call us to make a reservation. There will be nothing like this happening in downtown Greenville on the 25th. The Brown Street Club, 864.250.9193

Whitney Walters Trio Performing Early at the Brown Street Club THIS Saturday, June 6, 7:00pm.

Following this great opening act will be Groove Planet. They are known to make you get your groove on. Come early grab some dinner and then stay to hear the funky sounds of the Groove Planet band! Performing exclusively at the Brown Street Club, 9:00pm to 12:30am. NO COVER.

www.whitneywatlers.net

www.grooveplanetband.com

Larry Garner ... the voice of the blues

Performing EXCLUSIVELY at the Brown Street Club THIS Friday, May 8 at 10:00pm. No Cover Charge. To learn more about Larry please visit www.larrygarner.net.

We are excited to annouce we are now offering a limited time only menu. It features a full three course meal for the price of $40 per person, excluding tax, tip and beverage(s).

Guest will have the following choices:

Starters

Brown Street Seafood Bisque or House Salad

Entrees

Chicken Marsala or 6 oz Filet Mignon Oscar Style or Pan Seared Salmon with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

Dessert

Creme Brulee or Lemon Lime Possett

No subsitutions please. Offer may not be combined with coupons, discounts, or other offers. Tues - Sat 5:00 - 8:00pm.

Fashion Show, Wednesday, May 13

We are excited to announce that a date has been set for our next fashion show.

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Join us on Wednesday, May 13, doors open at 5:00pm, show begins at 8:30pm

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Featured fashions by local boutique, Augusta Twenty modeled by the Miss South Carolina contestants. Hosted by Heidi Aiken from B93.7!

Champagne toast after the runway show!

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We would like to thank Augusta Twenty, Benetz, Heidi Aiken, the Miss South Carolina organization and all our friends at Entercom Radio for helping put on this great event. Not only is this night meant to highlight the latest fashions available at this hot Greenville boutique but to also raise money for the Beach Ball Foundation. The Beach Ball Foundation serves to better the lives of children through Education and the arts. We will be donating a portion of the proceeds to this great organization, please visit their website http://www.beachballfoundation.com/.

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Most of you know the Brown Street Club to be this space with exposed brick and the feel of a great Chicago jazz bar circa 1940. However, for one night only we are taking the Brown Street Club south to Miami. With summer right around the corner we are looking to spice things up for this event. You'll know you are at the right place when you see neon lights highlighting our exterior on May 13 and a few more surprises when you walk inside.

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Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. No ticket necessary with dinner reservations. Ticket includes entry into event and one complimentary house beverage. As well as the chance to win a gift basket full of great prizes! You can purchase tickets at a couple of places:

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The Brown Street Club, 115 N. Brown St, downtown Greenville, 864.250.9193

Augusta Twenty, 20 Augusta St, the West End, 864.233.2600

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Thank you for your support in this great cause and look forward to seeing you all there!

Great Music This Week

Eric Barnhart on the baby grand piano tonight and tomorrow. A celebrated pianist from small-town Iowa, Eric has studied at the University of Miami and Florida International University, earning a Bachelor's of Music in Jazz Piano. Eric's latest gig was working in Atlanta, GA, however he and his family recently relocated to Greenville, SC. We are excited to have this talented pianist play every Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:30 - 9:30pm. To learn more about Eric please visit his website, http://www.ericbarnhart.com/.


Thursday, April 2, Calvin Edwards
http://www.calvinedwards.com/





Currently, Mr. Edwards travels and performs with his band The Calvin Edwards Quartet and is a producer for jazz shows in Okinawa, Japan. Mr. Edwards has released four CD's a band leader. He is an international artist, accomplished musician, songwriter, and producer; and we are excited to have him and his group back on our stage. Show begins at 6:30pm.




Friday, April 3, Blue Note Trio followed by Matt Walsh
http://www.mattwalshblues.com/





Matt Walsh is a 31 year old Blues vocalist/guitarist/song writer from North Carolina. His primary sound is rooted in the old school south-side Chicago Blues style of the 1050's with musical detours that venture into Rockabilly, Jump Blues, and 50's rock genres as well. Influenced by bluesmen like Robert Nighthawk, Howlin' Wolf, T-Bone Walker, Willie Johnson, Muddy Waters, Robert Lockwood Jr., Eddie Taylor, and others, Matt has dedicated himself to laying the blues. His wailing, singing, raw distorted guitar tone, coupled with his soulful vocals have stunned music critics and fans everywhere, who all agree that his stripped down Blues approach is authentic and real.






Saturday, April 4, John Valerio and Zita Foster followed by Michael Wolf and the Voodoo Brothers
www.myspace.com/michaelwolfthevoodoobrothers









Join us this Saturday for the sultry jazz vocals of Zita played to the music of John on the Baby Grand Piano. Their performance features the covers of some of your favorite jazz songs, mixed in with that atmosphere meant to enhance your dining experience at the Brown Street Club. Following John and Zita are Michael Wolf and the Voodoo Brothers. This band is made up of the following talent: Michael Wolf (VP of Lead/Rhythm Guitar, vocals), Bill Buck (VP of Bass Guitar) and John Cuff (VP of Drums).


Schedule for Friday and Saturday bands:
1st band, 6:30 to 9:30pm
2nd band, 10:00pm to 1:00am

TONIGHT, 1/2 off Select Bottles of Wine, WEDNESDAY, 1/2 off Martinis

Tuesday Tastings, Every Tuesday (all evening)
Enjoy some downtown after a long day at the Brown Street Club. Every Tuesday we offer 1/2 off select bottles of wine (up to $75) along with nightly dinner specials and a bar bites menu. To view our wine menu please visit our website, http://www.brownstreetclub.com/.

Martini Wednesdays, Every Wednesday (all evening)
Have you tried our exclusive "Crestwood Manhattan" or "Gelato Infused Martini"? If not then let us be the first to tell you that you can't find these kinds of drinks anywhere else in Greenville! And what better way to try them than on our 1/2 off Martini night, every Wednesday.

We also feature live music both nights!

Brendan Williamson, Actual Proof, Rickey Godfrey, Dirty Martini, and The Backstabbers THIS weekend

Tonight we have Brendan Williamson on the Baby Grand Piano, 6:30 - 9:30pm. This is a great opportunity to just come in and relax after a long day! Brendan is a talented pianist who has played at the Brown Street Club countless times, his sound is undeniably one of the most dependable!

Friday, March 27 - Actual Proof (Charlotte, NC) followed by Rickey Godfrey (Nashville, TN)

Actual Proof is a quartet made up of: Eric Mullis (vibraphone), Phillip W. Berkley III (bass), Scott Drower (drums), and Clint Presley (guitar). Actual Proof is an original instrumental group whose music emphasizes rich grooves and rhythmic explorations. The music ranges from the rhythmically complex to the straight-ahead groove. The members of Actual Proof bring a wide variety of influences, backgrounds, and skills to the group. Each member is a skilled soloist who strives to integrate their improvisations with the development of the groove. Band website: http://www.actualproofband.com/.

Following Actual Proof is the Rickey Godfrey Band. The Rickey Godfrey Band , which is known for it's gritty soul sound, features Nashville-based Rickey Godfrey on lead vocals, guitar and on occasion, keyboard. Godfrey is considered to one of Nashville's premiere blues guitarists. After performing at the Lowcountry Blues Bash in Charleston, SC in February 2008, festival organizer Gary Erwin said, "Revelation - Rickey Godfrey is the best blues guitarist you've never heard of!" In a 2007 interview, recording artist Don Wise, who has also played saxophone with Delbert McClinton for some 22 years said, "Rickey Godfrey is the real deal. He's a wild man on guitar ... and I was stunned the first time I heard him play piano. He does it all ... an amazing musician." Band website: http://www.myspace.com/therickeygodfreyband

Saturday, March 28 - Dirty Martini followed by The Backstabbers (both Upstate, SC)

Dirty Martini is a vocal trio that has made a name for themselves at the Brown Street Club by playing jazz favorites from the early years. They have a way of turning our club into a listening room similar to those of the great American jazz age. Come early, grab a table and a bite to eat, sit back and just let your mind wander! Show starts at 6:30pm, http://dirtymartinijazz.com/

Debuting in 2007, The Backstabbers have over 50 years of combined playing experience. Based out of Spartanburg, Greenville, and Simpsonville, the band has become a recognized live band in the upstate. Showman personality, irrepressible enthusiasm and raw talent help make the band a visual as well as an audible experience. After many years on the road, keyboardist/vocalist Michael Blythe brings a jazzy pop-rock feel, while guitarist Gary Richie bring an old school jazz/rock attitude to the sound. Years of holding down the bass in various church groups gives Chris Alexander plenty of room to get funky. Keeping the rhythmic pace, Tez Sherard is a young powerhouse behind the drums. Show starts at 10:00pm.

Koko Taylor at the Peace Center - April 17th

Koko Taylor, a true legend called the "Queen of the Blues" by the Boston Globe, is coming to the Peace Center on April 17th. Truly original, Taylor is sassy, soulful, and blessed with a powerful voice built to belt out the blues.

Koko Taylor and Her Blues Machine

Peace Center - Greenville, SC

Friday, April 17th, 2009; 8:00pm

$20, $30, $40

Tickets: 864-467-3000 or 1-800-888-7768

http://www.peacecenter.org/

About Koko Taylor

"Blues is my life," says Grammy Award-winning blues singer Koko Taylor, Chicago's - and the world's - undisputed Queen of the Blues. "It's a true feeling that comes from the heart, not just something that comes out of my mouth. Blues is what I love, and singing the blues is what I always do."

With her first album in seven years, the aptly titled Old School (AL 4915), Taylor once again shows the world what she does so well. From foot-stomping barnburners to powerful slow blues, Koko proves in an instant that her blues are joyous and life -affirming, powerful, and soul-stirring. With Old School, Taylor brings it all back home, supported by a band of veteran musicians and young revivalists. Singing like she did for Chess Records early in her career, Taylor belts out a set of material that could easily have topped the blues charts in the 1950's, and will certainly reach the top of the blues world today.

Live, she simply cannot be matched in her power and raw talent. In fact, reviews of her 2006 live performances all rave about how "The Queen" is singing better than at any other time in her long, storied career - a career that includes singing with Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Robert Plant and every other imaginable legend. She's performed in clubs, festivals and concert halls all over the world, played for two presidents, and even lent her voice and likeness (as an animated bear) to the PBS children's television program Arthur.

Lipbone Redding and Chocolate Thunder THIS Weekend

Thursday, March 19, Josh Walker Duo, 7:00pm, http://www.joshwalker.net/
“A modern and progressive musician exploring the parameters of the genre while still respecting the tradition. All original music performed with creativity and passion and utilizing many different styles.” Josh has performed in many different jazz festivals with top names in the industry. We are excited to have the Josh Walker Duo with us this Thursday.

Friday, March 20, Eric Barnhart and Sonny Thornton followed by Lipbone Redding
http://www.lipbone.com/
“That’s not a trombone you’re hearing …. It’s a human voice. Lipbone Redding gives voice to surreal characters, sings beautiful love songs and makes lots of sounds with only his lips. He’s the Jazz, Blues, Jam and Soul version of the human beat-box. He creates original songs that effervesce with New Orleans swing, Memphis grooves, and New York City style.”

Saturday, March 21, Da Capo Trio followed by Chocolate Thunder, http://www.cthunder.com/
“You see, I not only can sing the blues, but I also know why we sing it.” Linda Rodney aka Chocolate Thunder

TUESDAY TASTINGS, 1/2 off select bottles of wine all evening

MARTINI WEDNESDAYS, 1/2 off Martinis

featuring our exclusive "Crestwood Manhattan" and "Gelato Infused Martini"

Why Blog?

The Brown Street Club is one of those places where the music, conversation, and events change all the time, however the atmosphere always stays the same. As most of you know we have live music five nights a week. Our schedule features local acts as well as international names. Currently we have our band schedule on our website, www.brownstreetclub.com, but we were looking for another way to bring our entertainment front and center. To which the idea of a blog came up! This blog will be a way for us to feature the bands that play our stage. Our hope is that you will get a insight into their bio, musicians, style, and sound before their show. With that said, we will also be using this blog as a way to keep you guys updated on events happening at the club. We are lucky to have a space that allows such diversity in entertainment, so keep an eye out for some awesome events we have planned for the year! We also encourage you to use this blog as a forum, let us know what you think of the music we feature, we like to hear your feedback.

Thanks for continuing to support our local establishment and the local music scene!!!