Severin Browne comes from a musical family. His dad was a jazz musician who taught him to love and appreciate music from an early age. His brother Jackson is one of the most respected singer/songwriters over the last 50 years. Severin took up the accordion at an early age, thanks to The Lawrence Welk Show. However, the look of the instrument to a young boy soon gave way to the cooler looking and sounding guitar to a teenage Severin. By the early 70’s he was playing at clubs in LA which led him to sign a writing and recording deal with Motown.
Fast forward 30 plus years and Severin is still making music on his own and with the popular band, Tall Men Group. His latest album, Overdue is Severin’s honest autobiographical album filled with ten original songs.
In this interview, KC Café Radio Music Director Kathy Forste chats with Severin about his father’s influence on his music, his songwriting process, and even a cookie business he has with his brother, Jackson. Plus, as a bonus we hear three songs from Severin’s newest album Overdue. Be sure to check out Severin’s First Friday’s Facebook Show every month and visit his website for more information on his concerts and music.