Part singer-songwriter, part stand-up comic, Logan Brown in performance mixes crowd favourites with laugh-out-loud moments. With a guitar in hand and stories to tell, Logan has carved out a place in Kingston’s creative scene that’s as thoughtful as it is unpredictable.
“I’d say I sing too high and play too many notes,” he jokes. “But I’m just trying to serve the song, and sneak in a few jokes along the way.”
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The sound of something different
Logan’s musical journey began in high school death metal bands before transitioning into more melodic territory. These days, his sound draws from a diverse range of influences, including blues, folk, classic rock, and pop, woven into complex solo arrangements that sound like more than one person is on stage.
“I hear the whole arrangement in my head,” he explains. “And I’ve spent years figuring out how to squeeze as much of that as possible into one performance.” Whether he’s covering a Hall & Oates tune or supporting fellow artist and partner Savannah Shea with guitar counterpoint, Logan’s approach is never stiff. It’s about making the song come alive and finding space for humour and honesty to co-exist.
Where music meets comedy
During the pandemic, Logan picked up stand-up comedy more seriously, eventually blending it with his musical sets. His shows often straddle the line between concert and comedy special, with wit, moments of self-deprecation, and occasional crowd banter.
“I don’t take myself super seriously,” he says. “The music’s tight, but there’s room for weird spontaneous outbursts and crass humour if the moment calls for it. Especially in a pub setting. Sometimes it’s just me showing my bellybutton to strangers for laughs.”
That same energy fuels his regular biweekly open mic at Tir Nan Og, a space he’s cultivated into a welcoming hub for artists of all ages and backgrounds. “Some people are performing for the first time, others come to jam. Whether you’re a musician or just grabbing a pint, it’s all about community.”
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Rooted in Kingston’s creative core
Having started in Kingston before spending time in Ottawa’s comedy circuit, Logan knows what it means to “grind.” But he’s quick to highlight what makes Kingston’s arts scene worth the hustle.
“Once you’re in, you’re in,” he says. “It’s a small-town vibe pretending to be a big city, and I mean that as a compliment.” From his early days performing at The Mansion to current gigs at Time Out Bar & Bistro, Spearhead Brewing, and other venues, Logan’s schedule is consistently full, often playing multiple shows a week.
Favourite stages? “Broom Factory is a brilliant addition. Musiikki Café is immaculate. And The Mansion? It’s a Kingston institution; some of the best bands in the world have played there.”
Looking ahead
While Logan’s current focus is on rest and reflection, a rarity in his self-described “workaholic” creative path, he’s still writing, performing, and working on a horror novel in the background. “I’ve had a lot of money, and I’ve been broke,” he says. “Turns out the through line is, I’m still sad. So now I’m just trying to be creative when I feel like it.”
For those looking to catch him live, Logan hosts the open mic every other Wednesday at Tir Nan Og, performs every Saturday at Time Out Bar & Bistro, and rotates Sundays at Spearhead Brewing.
And while he may have taken a break from social media, don’t let that fool you, Logan Brown is one of Kingston’s most present performers, both on stage and in the community.
