The Tyranny of The Majority | America Nov. 9th 2016

On this sobering morning, I am at a loss for words. Blanketed by the foreseen fate of our ailing nation. Watching the development off in the distance like a storm on the western plains. The beautiful chaos dancing between the ancient formations of the land. Knowing, that from a distance I am safe. Able to stare into the eye of madness and project the strength of a thousand men. Though, once it advances, I know I am dead.  

The Tyranny of The Majority | America Nov. 9th 2016 

I believe the story, which is featured below and written by my brother Zach in 2007 holds true to our current situation. A metaphoric illustration of America from its creation to present day. I thought I'd share it with you.

The Tyranny of The Majority | America Nov. 9th 2016 

Wind swept high over the rim of the North Park depression, sending snow, ice, and debris from seasons past into the thin morning air - seen from below, a crystalline trail of tobacco smoke betraying the den of some great reclining mountain dweller. The horse's breath drifted thick, semi-opaque, white in the first rays of sunlight, mimicking the path of the eastbound airstream. Sounds of the waking forest came omnidirectional: the metallic crunch of twice-frozen snow, lodgepole pines creaking in the breeze, the hollow clatter of two trunks contacting in their rebound. His hands, arthritic and cracked dry, shook slightly in the cold as he reached for the sorrel's reigns. He placed his boot in the stirrup, and heaved himself over into the saddle. The sorrel swayed slightly adjusting to its new weight, taking one step forward and to the side, then settling back onto three legs, the right front shoe raised delicately with the leg bent into a forward facing V, the head tilted down and quietly chomping the bit as some obeisant runner presenting for assignment to faraway lands.

The sun through the pines wove a laticework of stark light and shadow on the cold ground, a vermiculate and ever shifting tapestry - now brighter, now darker - textured as tufted fur by the thick bed of dried, brittle needles from summer upon summer precedent.

He flicked the reigns forward, administering a light prodding kick to the sorrel's flanks with the heels of his dusty boots. They moved forward as one on a downhill slope, the sun at their backs through the trees. Seen from below, the just-breaking orb of sun blocked all detail of them save the diffraction halo bursting from their edge - a holy centaur blinding in illumination.

The Tyranny of The Majority | America Nov. 9th 2016 

He kicked again, increasing their speed, the air moving over his face now numbing his lips. The thin line of grey granite stretched across the horizon, approaching, becoming wider with each lope, more defined. The cracks and color variations of the rock came into focus in reckless contrast to the cold blue skyline resting upon it - hard, textured organic earth giving way evanescently, but indisputably, to azure infinity. The trees receded on both sides a short distance from the edge, resembling the curtain frame of an old movie theater, its massive screen blue and featureless - depth without definition, two dimensional or three.

The centaur tested that definition, that cold blue space/plane, the horse's eyes widening with fright, unable to divert - its will not its own, but reposed rather in the pilot above - the man's eyes narrow with purpose. Seen from below, they broke the barrier: appearing first head, then body, then wind-flapping tail. Born from the nothingness of granite to the being of sky.  For a brief time, this foetal beast was a bird.

Neon Brown | All Vinyl Set | Meadowlark Kitchen | Thursday Oct 13th | Denver Nightlife

Tonight I will be DJing at the Meadowlark Kitchen (2705 Larimer Street) in downtown Denver from 10pm - close. Come through and enjoy some delicious food and drinks and say what up.

For the past couple month's I've been on a northern soul and rock tip but tonight we shall get funky. I'll be playing a  lot of funk, boogie, soul and hip hop. All vinyl, all night, all right. Get out into the Denver nightlife and enjoy yourself with the one and only Neon Brown. There's only one Thursday a week and that Thursday belongs to you, me, your jiggling butt cheeks and dancing feet.

Neon Brown Radio (NBR) | Episode Nine ft. EraserFase

Hey Babes,

NBR episode nine is now available for your earhole insertion. Free download. Peep.

This month I have producer extraordinaire Eraserfase from L.A. This fella has some amazing music, great stories, and a lot in store for the future, including his Tasty Chops business, which delivers hand chopped rare samples to your email box. Great concept. It takes out all the busy work in making beats and delivers the fun right to your beat machine.

As well, he recently started a podcast titled, “Bottomless Crates.” Check that out on his website at https://eraserfase.com/pages/bottomless-crates-podcast. On this month’s episode, Erase Fase shares an adventurous story about touring during the wintertime, as well as a new tune.

Click the image to listen to NBR episode 9 ft. Eraserfase

Enjoy!

Neon Brown

Tracklisting

1.     All things Considered Theme Song

2.     The Impressions – I Loved And I Lost

3.     Kraan – Nam Nam

4.     Ramsey Lewis – Slipping Into Darkness

5.     Pharaoh Sanders – Thembi

6.     Stampeders – Gator Road

7.     Young-Holt Unlimited – Soulful Strut

8.     James Brown – World

9.     Little River Band – Reminiscing

10. Count Bass D – The Mingus Sextet

11. David Ruffin – We’ll Have A Good Thing Going On

12. Bo Diddley – Oooh Baby

13. Booker T. & The M.G.’s – Melting Pot

14. The Troggs – I Can’t Control Myself

15. Apollo 100 – Joy

16. Alvin Cash & The Crawlers – Twine Time

17. Cliff Nobles & Co. – The Horse

18. The Supremes – Floy Joy

19. Lee Dorsey – Ya Ya

20. Blood, Sweat, & Tears – I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know

21. Eraserfase – Story

22. Eraserfase – Forks And Sockets

23. The Delegates – Funky Butt

24. KMD – Smokin’ That S*#@

25. John Ono Lennon – Instant Karma (we All Shine On)

26. Lee Moses – Reach Out, I’ll be There

27. The Originals – Why When Love Is Gone

Record Swap | Swap and Sell Records

This is a public service announcement to all the record heads in the greater Denver metro area. If you are interested in purchasing and or selling records, eating bao buns, drinking coffee, and nerding out with fellow collectors, then this record swap is for you. 

The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8th, 2016 from 11-5pm at an undisclosed location. In order to attain this knowledge, you must RSVP at www.fasorlab.com. There will be free coffee and food provided by Buddha Bao. 

I will be co-hosting the event alongside the lone desperado himself, CRL CRRLL. As well, we'll be recording an episode of NBR live during the event. Records will be played and discussed. Anyone who wants to join in the fun, feel free but make sure you bring that heat. RSVP at www.fasorlab.com!

Record Swap on Saturday Oct. 8th, 11-5pm. RSVP at www.fasorlab.com for the location.

Neon Brown | All Vinyl Set | Park Burger RiNo | Saturday Sept. 10th | 7:30-10:30pm

What up Time Lords,

I will be at Park Burger RiNo (2615 Walnut Street) this evening, Saturday, Sept. 10th from 7:30-10:30pm spinning an all vinyl set. Come through and get weird with me. Plus, I will have some Mister Freedom merchandise on me, so if you need an album or shirt I got you. Vinyl, CD, and or cassette. It all will be there. See you tonight! 

Check out the promo video for tonight by clicking the photo below.

Catching Up With Your Past

Hey all, 

It's been a while since I posted anything on this here site of mine. I have been integrated into the omnipotent work machine of America, unable to pause, but for a second to gawk at the glorious functionality of Squarespace.  

Luckily, the work Gods haven seen-eth fair to grant me a few minutes of time on this lovely Saturday to sit in front of this screen and punch random letters of the English alphabet on this blood and sweat stained keyboard. 

I have attached a link to all of the articles I have written for the Denver Westword over the years, including recent delights like the Mac DeMarco | Tame Impala show, Digable Planets reunion tour, and Recollect Records opening here in Denver. take a peep.

In addition, like always I have been hard at work on the NBR (Neon Brown Radio) podcast and would like to share the latest episode, which features my bud Deca. Deca is a highly talented MC and producer. He is about to release a tremendous amount of material, including a solo album titled, Forest Agates. He shares a song off of the album, as well as a story about being in the music industry.

More so, this past month we tried something different. Deca brought some records from his personal collection to share and talk about. So, not only do you get the regular tastes of Neon Brown, you also get Deca's. What a treat. Check it out. Free download through iTunes. Click the picture of Deca below. 

Till next time,

Neon Brown

Click The Image Below To Check Out The Denver Westword Articles

Click the image of Deca to go to the latest episode of NBR

Red Bull House Of Art in Denver. Music. Art. Denver. Tirds.

Tonight I will be backing up the homie CRL CRRLL at the Red Bull House of Art, located at 1399 35th St, Denver, CO 80205. We go on at 8:30pm. Fast4ward will be doing his thing as well, should be a great night! Check out the Ultra 5280 article on the jam yah tirds. 

Mister Freedom Release party and more!

What up good people of the internet world. I'm writing to keep you informed to as what's happenignwith the Mister Feedom project. As you may have seen or heard Mister Freedom released two singles in the past month, "Mister Freedom ft. CRL CRRLL" and "Suites for Smallsft. Mark Clifford." Both singles have received an immense amount of positive feeback, which FL and I are thankful for and don't worry, there's much more in store!

On August 22nd, we will be releasing our self titled album "Mister Freedom" and will be celebrating this feat by playing the totality of the album live for your pleasure at the Moon Room at Summit Music Hall. This is brought to you by Red Bull Sound Select and DJ Low Key and I promise, you will not want to miss this. We will be sharing the stage with our homie CRL CRRLL, who will be releasing his solo album the same day. As well, Fat Tony from Houston TX will be rocking with us and the main attraction, Towkio  of the Save Money Crew will be holding the floor. Come and say hello. 

The show begins at 8pm and is $3 with RSVP, which you can sign up for here. We're going to have a lot of surprisesin store for the show so please come and enjoy! See you August 22nd! RSVP or it will cost you fifteen duckets!

Just a heads up, we're gearing up to share our indiegogo campaign with you. We are going to release the album on vinyl, and need your help in doing so. We want you to get the most out of this album as you possibly can and feel in doing so we will need a PR firm to help get out the word. The Mister Freedom project is a very special project to FL and I and we cannot wait to share it in it's entirety! Thanks in adnvance for all of the help, we appreciate it!

Next week, we will be releasing a third single with a very special guest, stay tuned and look out for videos and promos later this month. 

If you haven't listened to the two new singles from the Mister Freedom Project please click the link here. 

First Friday Funk

Tonight, March 6th 2015 at the Bohemian Biergarten in boulder I will be doing an all vinyl, all funk set.  

Red Bull Sound Select | Chicago Show Tonight

Chicago family and friends, FL and I will be performing tonight December 18th at Concord Music Hall in Chicago. I believe we go on at 9pm. We will be sharing the stage with Saba as well as Tree. Come through and say what up.  

Sentimental Bathelopes

Please join me for a very special evening full of libations and music on Thursday May 29th from 6-10 pm at The Layover Music Bar & Lounge (1517 Franklin St Oakland) no cover. Wear your best dressings, I'll bring the salad.

Please join me for a very special evening full of libations and music on Thursday May 29th from 6-10 pm at The Layover Music Bar & Lounge (1517 Franklin St Oakland) no cover. Wear your best dressings, I'll bring the salad.

Coco Butter

Coco Butter is a weekly residency at Cold Crush in Denver CO run by the good folks at Welcome to the D.O.P.E. Game. - See more at: http://iamneonbrown.com/site.php?id=/blog/page/4#sthash.L1qKsVom.dpuf

Sentimental Envelopes

Every third Thursday of the month I will be Djing at The Layover Music Bar & Lounge (1517 Franklin ST, Oakland CA) from 6-10pm. Come on through and get silly with me.