Tom Braam - Vocals , Guitar Mike Braam - Bass ,Background Vocals Scott Braam - Lead Guitar, Background Vocals David Ashdown - Drums
Influences
Bob Dylan, Beatles, Beachboys, The Who, Neil Young, the bryds, Big Star, Badfinger, Tom Petty, Plimsouls, Nirvana, REM, The Clash, The Replacements, Queen, Supertramp, Jellyfish, ELO, Johnny Cash, Fleetwood Mac
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Sounds Like
Neil Young, The Bryds, Wilco, The Decemberists, Teenage fanclub, REM, Tom Petty, The Shins, Midlake, Ryan Adams, My Morning Jacket, Cheap Trick, The Replacements, Fleetwood Mac
Led by the brothers Braam, vocalist Tom, bassist Mike, and guitarist Scott, the band that bears their name is now a decade on. The brothers are joined on drums by x-Boom Hank guitarist Dave Ashdown.
Hailing originally from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin the brothers relocated to Chicago in 1998 to build their own studio and start making records, soon thereafter releasing a live CD from a House Of Blues show entitled LIVE IN CHICAGO.
The brothers released their first first full length album
GRAVITY & THE RIGHT TO FLY in 2001. The record was extremely well received by local critics and helped to define the broad scope and depth of Braam's music.
With the promise of this reception, Braam set about recording a worthy follow-up and in 2005 finally released their strong sophomore effort, MADELAINE. Drenched with melodies, guitar hooks, and strong lyrical imagery the record received 'Best Of' honors from both The Illinois Entertainer and Richard Milne's Local Anesthetic Showcase at WXRT.
In 2007 the band released the mega KINGS I & II, a 17-song, double-record that garnered press in The Illinois Entertainer, The Chicago Tribune, The Red Eye and was highlighted as "absurdly ambitious" by Chicago Sun-Time/Rolling Stone Music Critic Jim DeRogatis.
Braam have become stalwarts on the live club circuit often opening for touring national acts. Notable shows include an appearance at the International Pop Overthrow festival in 06' and slots with the likes of The Waco Brothers, The Pushstars, The Knack, The Pretty Things, Webb Wilder, Bettie Serveert and The Plimsouls.
Braam are currently putting the finishing touches on their 4th album due to be released this July when the band plays Fitzgerald's American Music Festival. Recorded throughout 2007, the material offers a new stripped down flavor of Braam, one that the band feels may offer their best rock & roll yet.
Hey! I am adjusting to my new job ... I have been very bad for not stopping by more often to tell you how much you rock ... even badder for still not coming out to see you play. Maybe this will be the summer I meet someone to accompany me.
Hey all fans of Braam! Braam is being featured on this week's SoupyGato Show #143, playing now!
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The SoupyGato Show #143
Kirsten Price - Magic Tree Hanne Hukkelberg -- The Pirate Strangers In Wonderland -- Behind the Mask
Braam -- Clean and The Clear Doko Benjo-- Hot Soup November -- Blood Money Mekka Don -- Kick In the Door Hidden Soul 2 -- Trunk Funk
Drew Nelson -- Wal- Mart V2.0 Farkus -- Chance Centaurus -- unlabeled (track 1) Phil Circle -- Letter to a Friend
Howard Glazer & the EL 34's-- Walking in the Rain If you have enjoyed the show and would like to request more of your favorite independent music to be played, please vote/comment at: http://www. podcastalley. com/one_vote2. php?pod_id=21268 -- You can also hear the show by clicking on my profile -- and find out how to submit your own music as well!
damn you. I've had Blackout stuck in my head for the last 3 hours, but at least it's so much better than the Partridge Family song that stayed with me for a week and a half..
I will see if i can pull the 15th off. :) I am going to be on 95 will rock next wed. for ask a massage therapist day. 8-10a.m. or something like that. It should be cool.
One of the Girls (www.oneofthegirls.net) has four shows coming up...including the 15th. St. Patty's approaches, you know. So, I won't be able to see you. Have fun. Kick some ass.
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