Brooks Robertson at the Electric Owl Social Club

Canada, here he comes! Brooks Robertson, a guitar prodigy from Eugene, Or is heading to Vancouver, BC for a show on the 18th of March at the Electric Owl Social Club. This young phenomenon has been causing quite a stir in the music scene over the last few years. Now here is your opportunity to watch a young master do his thing.
As the protege of the late Buster B. Jones, Brooks has had the opportunity to befriend and accompany many legendary guitarists including: Thom Bresh, Tommy Emmanuel, and Richard… Show more Smith. In 2004, Brooks performed on NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion" where he took 1st place in a national talent competition for 12 to 20 year old participants. He also entered the "Yamaha Six String Theory Guitar Competition" in 2010, where a star-studded jury, including Steve Lukather and Lee Ritenour, eventually chose him as winner of the country category and second place winner overall. Recently, Brooks won The Deli Portland's Readers and Fans' Poll for "Best Emerging Artist of 2012". Though young in age, his skills and musical knowledge are praised by many in the guitar world.
Opening the event will be a local special guest to be named at a later date. Please check back for information regarding this other artist.
Brooks will be playing a promotional show at the London Pub/ Brixton Cafe at 4 p.m. on the 18th. He will then take his talents to the Electric Owl Stage for an evening filled with amazing fingerstyle guitar. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to see a rising star.

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