The Browns - justin_guber

The Browns

At some point in 2001/02 (and even 2003), all the upcoming young bands and musicians you know of now all made one of their first impressions on the local music scene at one gig in particular: the Acoustic Jam, a monthly show featuring well-known or at least extremely talented local musicians performing an acoustic set. What set it apart, and the reason why so many bands got their first break there, was thanks to their 'open mic' policy, where anyone could sign up to perform two or three songs between the acts on the bill. That show was organized by the couple you see before you: Peter & Markiza Brown, of the band Soft Touch.

I first noticed Tempered Mental at the Acoustic Jam. I met people such as Pete Teo, Chak and MojoPin (featuring Eddy, my current drummer in Triple 6 Poser). This was the first gig where Khaimano really made an impact in terms of our funny-ass songs.

More importantly, it's where I met Peter & Markiza, who are two of the most wonderful people I've ever met.

The fact that they're still playing music, no matter what the odds are, inspires me. They run their own label and still continue to write new songs and even released Spunky Funggy's debut. When I got a chance to interview them for Dragon Music Magazine, listening to them recount the stories of how they met, how they got into music, how they got into the whole game is akin to sitting down with any rock n' roll great and asking them how it all began.

Most of all, I love the fact that their both so enthusiastic about music. I hear nothing but good things and praise from Peter every time I see him, which is more than I deserve, really.

So here's to them, and to Soft Touch. May the radio stations be garroted for not playing any of their material on air.

Cheers, guv'nor!

18.10.04 17:30

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(19.10.04 11:47)
there cannot be two nicer people i see regularly at gigs. there's always a word of gentle praise or encouragement, which is sometimes bizarre really, given that such conversations often happen in the midst of some angry music onslaught.
here's 2 sweeties for you, khai, for mentioning such nice people.