Mel Brown

Jan 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM · Jack London Revue, Portland, OR Jack London Revue, Portland, OR

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Born in Jackson, Mississippi, blues guitarist Mel Brown is best known for his decade-plus tenure backing Bobby Blue Bland. Blending soul, funk, and jazz, he released acclaimed albums like Chicken Fat and won a W.C. Handy Award for Neck Bones and Caviar. He also performed and recorded with legends including Etta James, John Lee Hooker, and Albert Collins.