On the local traditional music scene here in Kansas City, you'd be hard pressed to find a more talented musician than transplanted New Zealand accordion player Brett Gibson. Brett is a fixture at the Kansas City Irish Fest having done a stint with The Elders and as a regular part of the Eddie Delahunt band. But Brett isn't just jigs and reels. He can play that fancy pants stuff, too. Last weekend, Brett was the featured soloist with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra out in Colorado, performing a show called "Tango Romantico", which I'm not sure but I think is one of those classical-type songs. You can tell by the foreign sounding title and the way the musicians are all dressed up like waiters.Brett is clearly a big deal. So consider yourself lucky, if you're in the Kansas City area that you can go see him play tomorrow night as he plays the Scottish Legacy Night show, sponsored by The Missouri Valley Folklife Society. Brett will be joined by singers Hazel Whyte and Bill Morris and the St. Andrew’s Highland Dancers in the 8:00 PM concert at Community Christian Church, 4601 Main St. Get your tickets to this show and see all the other great events on the MVFS schedule right here.
Posts
19 comments:
At least he had the decency to wear shoes over those hobbit feet!
Cami
Brett Gibson Facts
-Brett Gibson is a musical force of nature.
-Brett Gibson knows where Waldo is hiding.
-When Brett Gibson was denied an Egg McMuffin at McDonald's because it was 10:35, he roundhouse kicked the store so hard it became a Wendy's. He then performed “Bad Boys” on the accordion on its roof. That performance launched him as an international superstar.
-Brett Gibson’s hand is the only hand that can beat a Royal Flush.
-Brett Gibson counted to infinity - twice.
-Brett Gibson CAN believe it's not butter.
And lest we forget these Brett Gibson Facts as well:
1. If you have five dollars and Brett Gibson has five dollars, Brett Gibson has more money than you.
2. There is no ‘ctrl’ button on Brett Gibson’s computer. Brett Gibson is always in control.
3. iTunes pays Brett Gibson 99 cents every time he listens to a song.
4. Brett Gibson can sneeze with his eyes open.
5. Brett Gibson can eat just one Lay’s potato chip.
6. Brett Gibson is suing Myspace for taking the name of what he calls everything around you.
7. Brett Gibson destroyed the periodic table, because he only recognizes the element of surprise.
8. Brett Gibson can kill two stones with one bird.
Brett's the lucky one, dating a sweetheart of a girl like Peggy!
Oh, sorry those weren't Brett Gibson facts, they were Chuck Norris facts... So easy to confuse the two...
I think Brett and Peggy hijacked the board on this one. :)
And I thought Brett was that "banjo guy."
Brett must be an exceptional person. Do we need to feature him in the Heritage area?
Barbara
Only one problem there, Barbara. He's not Irish. By the way, didn't anybody ever tell you not to believe everything you read?! There are many more Brett Gibson facts that could be added, but I won't go there.
Is this the same Brett who gave such a jaw-dropping performance at Thanksgiving? People will still be talking about it next November...
Geez Annon, the 'facts' were meant to be funny. Don't get your pants in a bunch because you can't roundhouse kick.
Wow, anonymous,(9:42) lighten up! Jealous much?
jealous is not the word I would use for it. Realistic, maybe.
Hey Anonymous (9:42), not sure that a blog article on Bretts musical performance is really the right place for your threats of personal slander. I’m sure Brett has a MySpace account or something where you could direct your dirty laundry – I really don’t think the rest of us care to hear your personal ill-will and attempts to draw attention to yourself.
I do!
G'wan Brett ya good thing!
So glad Brett is doing another show! He's one of the most talented accordian players I've ever heard.
brett BRETTT beret BRAT Baw baw berram bretta dabba doo brettarama brettalicious brettalica Breton cape breton cape crusader brettboobyman where did he go? wedding bells ?? hurry up we have to buy our bridesmaid dresses ! Eddie & Gabe aka KA KA
Dress delivered - stains not included. Call 1-800-597-JENNY if wrong size.
Post a Comment