John Brewster - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Stomp Box.
Rick Brewster - Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals, Washboard.
Paul Robert Burton - Stand Up Bass, Wazzinator, percussion, Okarina.
Influences
Bob Dylan, Beatles, John Lennon, Stones, Hendrix, Angus Young, Adrian Belew, Beethoven, Pink Floyd, Gus Canon, Memphis Jug Band, Bowie.
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NEW ALBUM 'WOUNDED HEALER' - available now at brewsterbrothers.com
Recorded live in the studio, this is the first true representation of the Brewster Brothers Trio. The tracks include re-recorded versions of some of the Brewster Brothers earlier songs, new songs, an Angels song and a stand out version of Bob Dylan's classic 'Just Like A Woman'. The guys are on fire and have captured the remarkable energy they consistently put out at their live shows. The cover painting is courtesy of Archibald Prize winner Garry Shead and is his representation of the Brewster Brothers poignant song 'Shadows Fall' .
BIOGRAPHY
John and Rick Brewster are founding members and major songwriters of the legendary Angels, one of Australia’s most successful rock bands who “smash” attendance records wherever they play. They have produced the band’s classic multi-platinum albums and The Angels remain one of Australia’s most loved and respected bands.
In 1998 The Angels were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
In 2008 the renowned songwriting team Brewster/Neeson/Brewster was inducted into the Australian Songwriter Association (ASA) Hall of Fame.
A few years ago Rick and John started a new break-away project performing acoustically as ‘The Brewster Brothers’, creating an elusive new musical style that reflects all their influences going right back to Rick’s early classical piano training and John’s teenage years as a folk and acoustic performer.
Expanding now to The Brewster Brothers Trio with the addition of multi-instrumentalist Paul Robert Burton, the Brewster Brothers are redefining the limitations of contemporary live musical performance.
In the last three years they have recorded three CD’s, four video clips, played over 250 live ticket shows, over 20 national festivals, two overseas appearances and with the international release of their new studio album “Wounded Healer”,
have their eyes set on Europe.
TESTIMONIALS
Glenn A. Baker - Feb 2009
"Equal to the joy of having The Angels recently reconstituted with their essential parts is the new creative lease-of-life on the part of the bedrock Brewsters, who have drawn upon decades of music-making to craft a compelling and downright charming sound. Wounded Healer is a warm mature album of rich texture that, once invited home, will not be shown the door. It visits all their stops along the way - from folk and jugband to a bluesy grind. This is for those who connected so strongly with the earthiness of Dylan's Time Out of Mind, who hear the years in later WIllie Nelson and who willingly accommodate the honesty of troubadors, vagabond minstrels, journeymen and other tale tellers. There are songs of earned reflection and sometimes, not a little wisdom."
Anothony O’Grady Sydney Morning Herald - 2007
“Last year the Brewster Brothers achieved visibility with the album ‘Shadows Fall’…..They toured, constructed a website and found an influential fan in the Sydney ABC radio announcer Richard Glover.” They accumulate a repertoire of original songs that exist in a parallel universe to the brooding menace of the Angels classics such as
Take A Long Line or Mr Damage”.
Richard Glover ABC 702 Sydney - 2007
“I defy anyone to listen to the Brewster Brothers and not be transported somewhere special. They offer a musical trip to a very compelling place. They are always a huge hit with listeners when they come on our show and I’m always happy to help in any way.”
Michael Smith Drum Media - 2007
“Their debut album, Shadows Fall’ presents that more thoughtful, atmospheric side of the Brewsters’ musical sensibility”.
Steve Bell Time Off Magazine - 2007
‘Shadows Fall – a timeless and diverse music with an unabashed love of the form that few can match. The potency of John Brewster’s voice, an unearthed treasure that has been sadly underused for decades”.
Derek Guille ABC Melbourne - 2007
Every year someone at the Port Fairy Folk Festival has everyone talking. This year it was the Brewster Brothers, with a show packed with great songs, great playing, infectious rhythms and a vibe that filled every venue they performed in. Their CD ‘Shadows Fall’ has all those ingredients and showcases the remarkable talents of two of this country’s most enduring and endearing musicians.
AWESOME GIG TONIGHT BOYS.....A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING.....LOVE THAT WASHBOARD RICK N ITS GREAT TO SEE YOU BACK ON TRACK JOHN! THANKS ALSO FOR SIGNING THE GUITAR.....ITS GREATLY APPRECIATED! COME BACK TO ADELAIDE AGAIN SOON....DEB x
Have a top weekend guys, see you this way soon! High Noon Heat Headline The Shark Bar, Miami Gold Coast on Friday 27th February. Hear a sample of their debut EP on Ice Management & Productions Ice Management produced by Syd Green and engineered by Rose Tattoo’s Geordie Leach
If commercial radio had any sense , it would jump all over "Wounded Healer"..... Great song, great melody, great lyric.... Looking forward to the show Friday !
What's happening Bro's; doing any tours with your band at the moment? 'When love is free' & 'Lives of Grace' sound just as good on The Angels EP as on Shadows Fall. Hope all's well... Denise xx
