Although Texas native Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown achieved some personal success during his life as a guitarist, songwriter (“Okie Dokie Stomp”) and uncompromising blues and roots music visionary, his most lasting legacy has been as an influence on other great musicians – he was claimed as a favorite by Frank Zappa, and his trademark sound shaped the styles of a bevy of fellow Texans, among them Albert Collins, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, and Jimmie Vaughan.
Blues guitar great Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown performs a mix of standards and his own material at a live appearance at the Ogden Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana,.
Legendary blues guitarist Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown visits Loyola University, New Orleans to play a concert showcasing his unique blend of blues, country and Louisiana funk and Cajun, as part of a master class in playing music. He also takes some time to explain his approach to writing and playing music to the student audience.
Legendary blues guitarist Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown invites Loyola University, New Orleans students into his home for an interview about his life, music, and business. He discusses how he learned to play guitar, how he manages his affairs, where he gets his inspiration, and what he values in band members, and also shares some advice for beginning musicians.
Legendary blues guitarist Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown gives a post-concert interview about his music and life as part of a master class series in playing music sponsored by Loyola University, New Orleans.
In this segment of a master class given by blues legend Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown in playing music held at Loyola University, New Orleans, a student group plays a brief set and receives advice and feedback from Gatemouth on their musicianship, performance and repertoire. Gatemouth also talks briefly about the future of music and how young musicians can build a career.
Legendary blues guitarist Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown plays his signature tune, “Okie Dokie Stomp” to close out a master class in playing music held at Loyola University, New Orleans.
In a master class on playing the blues held at Loyola University, New Orleans, blues great Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown performs his song “Gatemouth Boogie.”
In a master class on playing the blues held at Loyola University, New Orleans, blues great Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown performs his song “My Time is Expensive.”
In a master class on playing the blues held at Loyola University, New Orleans, blues great Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown performs his song “Guitar In My Hand.”
In a master class on playing the blues held at Loyola University, New Orleans, blues great Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown performs his song “Dollar Got the Blues.”
In a master class on playing the blues held at Loyola University, New Orleans, blues great Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown performs his song “What Am I Living For?” on guitar and fiddle.
In a master class on playing the blues held at Loyola University, New Orleans, blues great Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown performs his song “Sunrise Cajun Style,” featuring himself on fiddle.
In a master class on playing the blues held at Loyola University, New Orleans, blues great Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown performs his song “What A Shame.”
