Nappy Brown Concert History

Nappy Brown is the stage name of Napoleon Brown Culp (born October 12, 1929, died September 20, 2008). Nappy Brown's earliest musical influences were blues and gospel. As a youngster he performed in several gospel groups, including the Heavenly Lights. Nappy's singing eventually brought him in touch with Herman Lubinsky's Newark, NJ Savoy label, which signed him in the early 1950s to compete with shouters like Roy Brown, Wynonie Harris and Big Joe Turner.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 01, 2008
Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest
"Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest" / Rosie Ledet / Keith Frank / The Lee Boys / Little Freddie King / Railroad Earth / Louisiana Red / Bonerama / Nappy Brown / Swingset Mamas / Allen Toussaint / Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Road Runners / Mitch Woods
Sussex County Fairgrounds Augusta, New Jersey, United States
May 31, 2008
"Western Maryland Blues Festival" / Buckwheat Zydeco / Bettye LaVette / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / Charlie Musselwhite / Nappy Brown

Western Maryland Blues Festival

Downtown Hagerstown Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
Mar 22, 2008
"Savannah Music Festival" / Hamilton de Holanda / Daniel Hope / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Nappy Brown

Savannah Music Festival

Various Venues Savannah, Georgia, United States
Jan 12, 2008
Sean Costello / Nappy Brown The ArtsCenter Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
Nov 02, 2007
Nappy Brown The State Theatre Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Oct 20, 2007
"Live From Here" / Garrison Keillor / Nappy Brown

Live From Here

Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Sep 01, 2007
"Black Prairie Blues Festival" / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Hubert Sumlin / Nappy Brown / Blues Old Stand

Black Prairie Blues Festival

West Point Civic Center West Point, Mississippi, United States
Jun 29, 2007
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival
"Mississippi Valley Blues Festival" / Albert Cummings / Big Bill Morganfield / Nappy Brown / Robert Randolph & The Family Band / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
Le Claire Park Riverfront Davenport, Iowa, United States
Aug 25, 2006
Nappy Brown Ziggy's Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Aug 12, 2006
Riverfront Blues Festival (Wilmington, DE)
"Riverfront Blues Festival" (Wilmington, DE) / Pinetop perkins / Rosie Ledet / Nappy Brown / Willie "Big Eyes" Smith / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Tab Benoit
Tubman-garrett Riverfront Park Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Mar 18, 2006
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith / Pinetop perkins / Nappy Brown

Savannah Music Festival

Various Venues Savannah, Georgia, United States
Oct 22, 2005
Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Nappy Brown Sockemdog Saloon/Performance Ctr. Long Creek, South Carolina, United States
Sep 18, 2005
"Blues At the Beach" / Carey bell / Nappy Brown / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Willie "Big Eyes" Smith

Blues At the Beach

24th Street Park Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Oct 15, 1957
Ray Charles / Mickey and Sylvia / The Moonglows / The Del Vikings / Larry Williams / Big Joe Turner / The Velours / Bo Diddley and His Trio / Roy Brown / Tiny Topsy / Vicky Nelson / Nappy Brown / Annie Laurie William B. Bell Auditorium Augusta, Georgia, United States
United States
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Rhythm And Blues
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2008 4 concerts
2007 4 concerts
2006 3 concerts
2005 2 concerts
1957 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Nappy Brown had?

Nappy Brown has had 14 concerts.

What genre is Nappy Brown?

Nappy Brown is most often considered to be United States, Soul, Blues, R&B, Rock And Roll, Rhythm And Blues, and Jump Blues.

When was the last Nappy Brown concert?

The last Nappy Brown concert was on June 01, 2008 at Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, New Jersey, United States. The bands that performed were: "Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest" / Rosie Ledet / Keith Frank / The Lee Boys / Little Freddie King / Railroad Earth / Louisiana Red / Bonerama / Nappy Brown / Swingset Mamas / Allen Toussaint / Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Road Runners / Mitch Woods.

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