Relive the Romance

Angel Brown invites you to step into the world of truly romantic music. Every performance highlights selections that range from sweet to sultry, and the unbroken thread winding throughout is the theme of love. Lyrics as pristine as those in "Stardust" to the earthy "Natural Woman" promise to make the listener consider his/her own amorous adventures. Her music is for those who are in love, who want to be in love, or those who have lost love. In essence, she appeals to most of us.

Her music is a combination of vintage standards spanning the decades from the 1930s to today, mixing a generous sampling of soft jazz and soulful blues. Angel recently added some Eydie Gorme, Nora Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Bruno Mars, John Legend, and Little Big Town tunes to her repertoire. Frequently, she includes a tribute to Patsy Cline by performing such hits as "Crazy" and "Walkin' After Midnight" in her shows.

Angel is a bandleader, musician and vocalist who is gaining steady momentum in the Springfield, Illinois area and beyond. She says she cannot remember a time in her life when she did not want to sing. Angel followed in the musical footsteps of two uncles, several cousins, and her brother, all of whom play or have played semi-professionally in various local bands.

Angel's voice sounds warm and tender on her favorite ballads, and in the next breath grinds out a sizzling blues number like Nora Jones' "Turn Me On." She doesn't really segregate tunes into specific genres. Instead, she gives each song loving attention, sings from the heart, and makes them her own.

Angel often works as a solo pianist/vocalist. She also offers a band that can be sized to the needs of the club or private party: a trio, quartet, etc. Each show is slightly different from the last as Angel tailors her performance to the needs of the audience.

Area venues at which Angel has performed: August Restaurant, The Bistro at Two Olives and a Pepper Restaurant, Capitol Steak House, Illini Country Club, The Inn at 835 S. 2nd Street, Lime Street Café, Charlie R's Steak House, The Loft, Mugsy's Restaurant (in Jacksonville), Panther Creek Country Club, Norb Andy's Tabarin, Pub Donegal (in Litchfield) Boones and Sangamo Club. She has also performed at various private parties including such locations as: the Hilton, Prairie Heart Institute (grand opening), the Dana Thomas House "Jazz in Bloom" annual fundraiser and others.