Yoshi's SF (Saturday)

Words can not describe the intensity at a Brian Culbertson show.  He is so AMAZING!!! The band is so AMAZING!!!! Last night at Yoshi's SF, B and his 5 man crew reminded he audience why live music is here to stay.  Even with the technical difficulties, once again Brian rose to the occassion to put on the best show ever.  Thanks Brian for continuing to make me smile, dance and proud to love the artist that you have become.  Someone soulful, someone genuine, someone dedicated to his music, fans and family. And always, thanks for taking the time out to appreciate your fans with pics, autographs, and conversation. Lets hope Yoshi's will again invite Brian to perform again.....and again....and again......

The Atlanta Show on 9/19/08

What an awesome show. I got my BC fix. I won't spoil anything for those of you that have not seen the latest show, however, I will say it's a great mix of the new FUNK experience, some of my personal favorites as well as crowd pleasers.
The show opened on time with Rahsaan Patterson followed by Lalah Hathaway. So this was mostly an R&B crowd that received a boost with Brian's electric performance. He certainly gained new fans that will no doubt come back just to see him.
Thanks Brian for another enjoyable evening. Thanks Lisa for all that you do for the fans.
Phyllis

Hi Brian,

Saw you for the first time as the opening act for Barry Manilow in Phila(Wachovia) Just came home from seeing you again at the Keswick in Glenside, Pa. All I can say is "I am hooked" You have yourself a new 54 year old female fan! I was in the 2nd row to your left last night! Hubby and I really enjoyed the show.

Debbie

Thank you Neet for listening to Talking Smooth Jazz.

Jazz Queen

Hello,Mr. Culbertson

I am new to your blog and music and I would like to know if you are ever going to come to this small town I live in. I love your style . I live in Battle Creek Michigan

Hi B, hope all is well with you and the family.  I am enjoying your Bringing Back The Funk cd and your live performances.  I am looking forward to seeing you (again) this month in Sacramento. I still meet new fans that can't believe you created such a funky cd and the Funk Experience Band is extremely HOT !!! Thanks for your Saturday am radio broadcast on KKSF.  And for your many interviews with various smooth jazz personalities.  Thanks to our fan club pres Lisa Taylor for the GREAT pics, meet n greets, answering all my emails and just keeping up with the busiest guy around. B, I am patiently waiting for your Christmas tour to begin (Nov) and to see the amazing musicians that will get the opportunity to "hang" with you this holiday season.

Take care, get some rest and see you soon...

L, Nita

Brian performed in Las Vegas in the Chrome Showroom at the Sante Fe Hotel & Casino last night (Friday, Sept. 5) and what a great performance it was! I absolutely love Brian. He is my FAVORITE smooth jazz artist. I met a couple that flew in from Texas to see him. Now those are fans!

I met another lady who saw Brian in the late 80's at his very first concert. She said the only time he looked up from the keyboard was to intro the song he was playing.  He has come a long way.

Brian confirmed that he is preparing for the Soulful Christmas tour and will be back in Las Vegas in the Railhead at Boulder Station. That will be the 3rd time I have seen him this year. . .what?  Look for him in a city near you.

If you or someone you know have never seen Brian in concert, I can promise you 3 things:
1) You will definitely get your money's worth;
2) You will never want to miss another concert; and
3) You will be a fan afterwards.

As the host of an internet radio show called Talking Smooth Jazz, I had the opportunity to interview Brian.  A dream come true for me.  To listen, copy/paste the link below into your browser.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Talking-Smooth-Jazz/2008/08/28/Special-Talking-Smooth-Jazz-Show

It's official . . . I have a crush on Brian!!!

Jazz Queen

Hi Brian,

Just wanted to say hello.  I hope you are not getting too exhausted with your busy tour schedules. Take care.  

Irene 

Oh, forgot to thank you for selecting the "It's On Tonight" CD for me to purchase.(My first BC CD).  I have played  it about three times since last night. Awesome work!!

Mona

Hi BC!

WOW!!! What an awesome performance last night at the Greek Theatre.  Your musical talents and energy are unlike any that I have witnessed in a long time.  I have heard your name on the 94.7 wave music station but was not aware of the musical genius behind the name. I would like to wish you and your band continued success. (They were incredible!)  Hope to see you again in the Los Angeles area.

Sincerely,

Mona(I asked you if you grew up in church) Love that gospel sound!!

PS Check out your review at www.blackentertainment.net (My honey wrote it)

Hey Brian,

Saw you last night at the Greek Theater, what a treat!! My husband and I totally loved it..... just an incredible concert!!!!  You are truly amazing and of course your band is wonderfully talented too.  We look forward to seeing you again soon in the LA area.  Thanks for a dynamite experience.

Hey Brian, as usual, you were amazing on the Spirit Cruise July 23rd in New York!!  It's alway a pleasure seeing you and speaking with you again.  I hope to see you in New Jersey and please, please hurry back to New York City.  We miss and love you!!

Take care, Catherine

Hello Brian,

Just a suggestion, on your next Soulful Christmas concert, you don't have to invite special guests to perform with you.  You and your band are more than enough to entertain your fans. I want to see more of your performance.  You're great!   

Irene 

Hey "B". Sorry I'm late, but Congratulations on "Always Remember" being Number 1. It goes right along with you, my number 1 person, friend and musician. Keep Funkin'. Love you much.

Sharon B.

Brian,

Congratulations on Always Remember going to #1. 

Terri

Hi Brian,

The first time I watched you perform as a guest in Wavefest a few years ago, I immediately fell in love with your music. You are an amazing artist.  I hope you'll put together an album of all your greatest hits.  Keep up the great work!

Irene

Brian,

I have an request.  I absolutey love picture #5 in your photo album.  Sexy as hell!!!!  May I please have an autograph copy?  See you, again, in Las Vegas on Sept. 5.

Terri

Brian,

I hope you remember me, I'm a promoter in Louisville, Kentucky. I had you here in concert a couple of times. I just wanted to say I'm gald you're bringing back the funk.

Thanks!

Ruda'

I had the pleasure of seeing Brian in San Destin Fl. for the SeaBreeze Jazz Festival on April

20,2008. The Jazz Fest Weekend was an anniversay present.(47) years.

I went to B.C. web site and discovered that he will in Atlanta, GA next month

So B.C. these senior citizens will see in the Peach Tree State

Arlene

.Pensacola,FL

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EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT!

I drove 7 hours from Las Vegas to Temecula, CA to see Brian at the Pechanga Casino and Brian, you have out done yourself on this tour!  In my 6 years of attending your concerts in Las Vegas, the Funk Experience concert, by far, is the absolute best concert you have produced.  It was sooooooo good. From the horn section to the saxophone player, Marqual (spelling?), by the way you need to produce a CD for Marqual, it was absolutely wonderful!!!!  Brian you perfomed like you never have before.  You are such a deliberate player on the keyboards and once you get started, you become one with it.  All I could do was just sit in my chair in awe of your performance.  I can't wait to see you again here in Las Vegas in September.

Congratulations on the CD being #1 for two weeks.  You deserve it!!!

Thank you so much for taking the time after your concerts to get to know us, your fans.  We love it!

Terri

Brian,

I was allready a big fan from "Come on up" and just bought "Bringing back the funk" and it seems I've allready found my favourite CD of 2008!

Any plans for touring in Europe?

Bart/Antwerp

My man BC, I bought "Bringing BackThe Funk" while in Bama last week and spent a long time on the road with it, you know what, you did bring back the funk. My fav is "The Groove" and "Funkin Like My Father" not discounting the others. You have always been my favorite key-boardest, the problem is I live in Buffalo NY and I'm sure I'll never get to see you here. I think I did suggest to you awhile back in an e-mail that you do some funk, a remake of stuff from James Brown, I knew you had it in ya. BC, keep up the good work.

Charles/Buffalo 

Brian,

It's Glenda from Houston. It was great seeing you at the Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Florida.  As you know we no longer have the wave here, so I just listen to all your CD's.  To bad Bringing Back the Funk wasn't out yet, so you could have autographed it for me.  But I did buy it as soon as it came out.  Hope to see you in Houston soon.