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One of the most impressive guitar players in the world today, Junior Brown has made a name for himself with his combination of country, rock, and swing. He’s played everywhere from the Grand Ole Opry to rock showcases on the West Coast, winning over fans with his soulful and spirited blend of honky-tonk ballads and tributes to blue-collar living. With his guit-steel—a combination of a six-string and a steel guitar in one instrument—Brown is able to switch off between the two, turning heads with his skill on both instruments. Brown was honored by Life Magazine as the only contemporary musician included in their “All Time Country Band” and has been named by Guitar Player magazine as the No. 1 lap steel player. His music has been showcased on various television shows and movie soundtracks, including Me, Myself and Irene, Spongebob Squarepants and the 2005 Dukes of Hazzard remake, in which he also played the narrator. His 2005 release, Live at the Continental Club: The Austin Experience captured the witty songcraft and mind-bending fretwork that have become his trademark in the live setting.