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Sweet Potato Brown Music

Sweet Potato Brown’s debut, self-titled EP is a five song dirt road ramble, sitting shotgun in a ’59 Cadillac.

Taking the top down to reveal an unsolved murder mystery, a lonesome country shuffle and a high-heeled motorcycle ride fueled by the blues, Shelley serves up her original collaborations with fearlessness and honesty. Shelley’s tribute to her father’s truck driving adventures, “This Highway Talks To Me” trusts that when you share your fears and dreams with the road, if you listen closely, it whispers back.

Transplanted to Vancouver Island from Ontario for over three decades, Shelley’s signature sound was cultivated from the ground up.  For many years, Shelley played upright and electric bass for bluegrass, folk, jazz and country bands throughout the Cowichan Valley and beyond.  Known for her impeccable timing, natural groove, and vivid harmony vocals, Shelley is a highly sought after side-person both on stage and in session recordings.

She’s performed as part of Puzzleroot, The Flying Accusations, Wiseacre and joined Rick Scott and David Essig on a trio tour through Alberta in 2011.  Shelley was a primary element with Tuber, an original funk band  that performed at events and festivals across Vancouver Island.  She has recently re-joined Skellig, the fiddle driven rock band from Ladysmith, playing bass and adding her voice to their powerhouse sound.  She also sings and plays guitar as one half of the folk/bluegrass duo Song Sisters.

“I recently had the opportunity to see Shelley ‘Sweet Potato’ Brown perform – what a musical treat! Many aspects of the show impressed me; particularly Shelley’s stage presence, soulful voice and insightful/entertaining lyrics.  Shelley was accompanied by Paul Morelli on guitar – he is a truly gifted musician and a pleasure to watch perform. I intend to see this talented duo anytime they’re in my area. And in the meantime, their excellent CD keeps me company!”
~ Thanya, Duncan, BC

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This Highway Talks to Me

Reviews

Wow! Not many ladies can do such a thrilling job with the down and dirty styles of performers like Steve Earle, but let me say this; That particular Potato did it so well on a number of songs it absolutely stunned both me and my charming wife Diana. And her original music and other covers? We could listen to her all night. Hey! Does she have a CD? We were so shocked and pleased to have lucked into being there as she was the opener for another band we adore, The Boomchix! What a great evening.

— Bill McNamara
Vancouver Slam Poet

Upcoming Shows

Sunday Sept. 22nd
SPB & JMNZ
Cedar Market 10 am-2pm

Friday Nov. 10th
SPB &JMNZ
Saltair Pub,  6:30-9:30pm

Thursday, Nov. 30th
SKELLIG
Ladysmith Light-up,  6pm

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