The Mel Brown Project is a tribute to a musical legend, guitarist Mel Brown.

A backing musician for artists including Bobby Bland, Johnny Otis, Etta James, and Bobby Darin, and a sideman for legends B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and John Lee Hooker, Mel Brown was an accomplished musician in his own right, releasing 13 albums over three decades.Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, Mr. Brown relocated to Kitchener, Ontario in the late 1980s, to join a local music venue's house band. He played a vital role in Kitchener's live music scene for more than twenty years.

This project will honour Mel Brown's memory and raise awareness about his significance to local arts and culture with a specially commissioned public art piece, a statue that will be revealed to the public in 2021 and eventually take on a significant permanent place in our cityscape.In the event that the goal amount is not raised, you can opt to have your donation refunded or to apply your funds to the new Mel Brown Music Festival.