Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Movies
The United States Congress named 2003 the "Year of the Blues" as part of an initiative by several musical education groups to make more Americans aware of the history and heritage of blues music, one of America's most important homegrown art forms. To kick off this celebration of the blues, a special concert was held at New York City's historic Radio City Music Hall, and Lightning in a Bottle documents a memorable evening of music from a star-studded roster of artists. Offering a glimpse at the rehearsals and preparations that went into putting the show together as well as the evening's best performances, Lightning in a Bottle includes appearances by B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Macy Gray, Buddy Guy, Chuck D., Solomon Burke, David Johansen, Jimmie Vaughan and Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Alison Krauss, and many more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Ruth Brown, (more)
- 2004
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The Montreux Music Festival gets an infectious case of the blues as Carlos Santana assumes the roles of musical director and special guest guitarist for this memorable night of music captured live on July 12, 2004 and featuring three of the biggest names in blues guitar. In the first set, Bobby Parker takes the stage to offer eleven soul-stirring blues classics including "Straight Up No Chaser", "I Ain't Superstitious", and "Going Down Slow". A ten-song set by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown finds the renowned Texas blues master igniting the stage with such classic songs as "Strange Things Happen" and "Grape Jelly" before the night winds to a rousing close with a ten-song Buddy Guy set highlighted by such tunes as "Done Got Old", "Hoochie Coochie Man", and "Drowning on Dry Land". Additional guest appearances by both Santana and Chic icon Nile Rodgers, this is one night of music that blues fans will want to revisit time and again. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Carlos Santana, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, (more)
Few states can even come close to rivaling the rich musical heritage of Louisiana. From country to rock & roll to Cajun to zydeco to jazz, and on and on, the roots of American music are in Louisiana. This documentary from director Michael Murphy takes a look at the state's rhythmic history and features live performances by the likes of Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Buckwheat Zydeco, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the Neville Brothers, and many others. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1999
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This concert performance by Cajun bluegrass guitarist and fiddle player Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown was recorded at the Maple Leaf in New Orleans on February 4, 1984 and includes such songs as I Wonder and One More Mile. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
In 1996, musician Clarence Gatemouth Brown appeared on the popular television program Austin City Limits. This release compiles the full performance he gave the night of that taping, including songs that did not appear on the final broadcast. The setlist offers ten songs including "Born in Louisiana," "Dark End of the Hallway," "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," and "Up Jumped the Devil." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
- 1995
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The European music program Ohne Filter - Musik Pur prides itself on allowing performers from various genres to play the music that they are best known for. This video contains an appearance by gifted guitarist Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. Songs performed during the show include "Take the A-Train", "Mojo Workin", "Bits and Pieces", and "Early in the Morning". ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
- 1984
One of the preeminent icons of roots music, electric blues maestro Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (1924-2005), headlines this live set, filmed in New Orleans in February 1984, at the Maple Leaf venue. The eleven selections include: "Sunrise Cajun Style," "Pressure Cooker," "Catfish," "I Feel Alright Again, and seven more. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
