Brooks Robertson and John Standefer both perform and teach each year at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society convention in Nashville, where they are joined by over a thousand eager spectators. At the July, 2012 CAAS gathering, John discovered that, due to Brooks’ recent move to Portland, Oregon, they now only live 20 miles apart. They decided while in Nashville that they ought to at least get together sometime after returning home and play a few tunes. It only took one such get-together for the sparks to fly! The two immediately set up a regular weekly rehearsal time together. The result is the exciting new “Brooks & John” guitar duo. The contrast of Brooks’ lightening quick licks and John’s beautiful, smooth playing is only the beginning of the magic. They have developed some truly great arrangements and a kind of performance synergy that goes beyond what either of them do individually. The new sound is absolutely infectious to audiences, who are giving them rave reviews.
Here’s a taste of this incredibly talented duo:
