EP 11: Coby Lee Brooks and Adrian Peter Ross

Barn Time

As a powerful winter storm drew near we safely gathered around the fire moments before the rain came pouring down. The wind set the mood for this eclectic journey through time and space. Coby Lee Brooks is really an incredibly poetic storyteller with an unreal voice. The tunes he shared with us really bring you back to a simpler time when telling stories around the campfire was commonplace. It was initially Adrian Peter Ross we reached out to so that he could share the story of the iconic Bar and Restaurant / Store / Brand HOME. Adrian has very modestly been a mentor to so many individuals including Coby, who he suggested we have on the show with him. Adrian is also a very important figure in the North County SD community, and has played a big role in cultivating a true rock and roll scene and a sense of community. The synergy was pure magic you could feel in the air. We were so lucky to get to hear the story of HOME and all about the friendship between Adrian's uncle Richard Ross and John Lennon. In 1972 Richards friend May Pang introduced Lennon to Richard and to Home. The two formed a tight and spiritual relationship that would carry on for over a decade preceding their respective deaths in 1980 and 1984. Both Coby and Adrian have new music coming out this year that we are thrilled about. Coby has been traveling to Georgia to work with an incredibly talented producer named Mark Neill who is one of this generations pre-imminent producer/sound engineers. One recent big credit is The Black Keys "Brothers" album they cut in Mussel Shoals Alabama. Coby's new music is due out this Spring 2021 so keep your eyes peeled! Adrians new group Crashing Wayward has also been working with an awesome producer named Mike Gillies who has been working with Metallica for the past 25 years. Their first single entitled "Breathe" is out now and you can find it here:

https://www.crashingwayward.com/

Coby's website is to stay up to date: http://www.cobyleebrooks.com/

We are pumped to see what continues to come out of these hard working and genuine souls. If there is anything to take out of this night it is to never stop pursuing your dreams and to always follow your gut. Thanks again to our guests for blessing us at the Barn.

More info on HOME 1969: https://www.home1969.com/

Big thanks to our crew: Andrew Ware- Audio Engineer

Ryan Borell- Production/Cameras/Live Switching

Noah Schuler- Camera Operator

Zach Benevidez- Host

Kyre Wilcox- Host

Recorded live on the QSC Touch-Mix 16 https://www.qsc.com/live-sound/products/touchmix-mixers/