I just came across the very first "South River Country", a rag reporting on the country music scene of London during the early 1970's.  Contributing writers.. Ian Franks.. editor, Mick Shepherd and Bill Neille.            
Some of the popular bands in London at that time, were "The Colin Hindmarsh Trio, The Kingpins,  The Jonny Young Four and of course, The Country Pie". It's sad that Jimmy Rose passed away in February of this year. He is missed.

I'm appearing at a house concert in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, April, 13th at the house of Daren Appelt.  After appearing over most of the country and also Europe, this is my premier appearance in Austin, the musical capital of the world. Come on out and join me.
Here is Daren's info:
Daren Appelt
3800 Mia Tia Circle
Austin, TX  78731
512-346-6944

CD's by Philip John Brooks

My music is available from CD Baby.  The music of Philip John Brooks

Check it out. You can listen before you buy. Thanks.

Phil Brooks at the Iron Horse Saloon, Alliance, Nebraska.

During the late 70's and early 80's I performed at the Iron Horse Saloon in Alliance, Nebraska. I recently came across a video that was made of me performing there around 1981. The quality isn't so great since it was recorded on VHS, but it does show the Iron Horse during it's heyday.
Phil Brooks at the Iron Horse, Alliance, Nebraska
Check it out.

Performing in Texas

Another busy week coming up.
Wednesday, May 19th The Ranch Steakhouse in Cedar Hill, Texas
Thursday, May 20th The Ranch Steakhouse in Cedar Hill, Texas
Friday, May 21st Private party in DeSoto, Texas
Saturday, May 22nd Willie Nelson's Blue Skies Cafe, Carl's Corner,Texas

The New Studio.

I'm in the process of setting up my new studio. The Audio desk arrived today.
I'm hoping to record my guitars and vocals at home, then take the files to Nashville to add the other musicians. mix and then master the next album.

Dancing Through Time

My fourth solo album is finally here. It contains two duets with Gabrielle Louise, a new version of "Country Girl" first recorded in 1971, "Harbour Town" written in 1987, plus a bunch of brand new songs. Once more I went back to Omnisound Studios in Nashville and and would like to thank Steve Tveit and Stoker White for their help. Also thanks to musicians Dennis Wage, Dow Tomlin and Wayne Killius.
Dancing Through Time is now available from CDBaby. Please click on the title to listen to the tracks.