ABOUT GRAHAM BROWN

Graham Brown’s 14th album, *Outside Within*, is a killer vibe—12 tracks of raw, electric rock that hit like a late-night road trip with the windows down. The Vancouver guitar slinger teams up with his longtime band—Rob Blackburn on guitar/keys, John Werner on bass, Mark Gruft on drums—and lays it all down live in one blazing afternoon at Hipposonic Studios. After the introspective acoustic detour of 2023’s *Solo*, Brown’s back with his amp cranked, serving up songs that balance heart and edge with a nod to Tom Petty and Neil Young.

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Standouts like “Courage Comes,” a taut rocker inspired by Terry Fox’s grit, show Brown’s knack for writing tunes that stick with you. Penned the morning of the session and nailed in two takes, it’s got a fiery solo that’ll make you nod in approval. Tracks like the gritty “Graveyard Trees” and the pedal steel-laced “Tell The World” keep things real, exploring what it means to stay true to yourself without getting lost in the rearview. Brown’s voice and unconventional chords carry the weight of a guy who’s lived these stories.

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Since his ‘80s cow-punk days with Jr. Gone Wild, Brown’s played legendary spots like The Cavern Club and The Roxy, and *Outside Within* proves he’s still got that spark. With 400 songs under his belt, he’s all about keeping it honest. “I’m still sharpening my craft,” he says, and you hear it in the band’s tight, live-wire energy. This album’s a bold return for the Graham Brown Band, ready to light up stages worldwide. *Outside Within* is the real deal—plug in and let it roll.