The original members of Brother Bean came together one summer night in Grant, FL for an all night jam that ushered in the dawn. There was an immediate feeling in the air from the energy created in that first session, and everyone left the next morning dumbfounded by what they had stumbled away from.
“It's about discovering new music … for instance, music that is layered, intricate, technical, flowing, whimsical, elating and euphoric like that of the Melbourne favorites (and now one of my favorites) Brother Bean. Never have I seen a band create such a mood in a venue where no one spoke and everyone just listened…” – Orlando City Beat
As years passed and the band evolved, the fresh new sound that is Brother Bean firmed up. Shows are packed with finely crafted songs, dazzling improvisational sections, an eye-popping, state of the art, intelligent light show, and a strong support of fans willing to go the distance to catch a show.
Combining elements of funk, blues, rock and roll, and an underbelly of intense jam, this infectious live music flows through mind, body, and soul. If you like the music to grab you and take you with it, then you’ll love an evening with Brother Bean!
Brother Bean has performed at numerous festivals across the Southeast including: Bear Creek Music & Arts, Ashefest Music & Arts, Down on the Farm Festival, Anti*Pop Music Festival, Open Grass Music & Arts, Sandy Shoe’s Music Festival, Earthday Peace Jam, FIT Solar Energy Conference, Ft. Pierce’s Friday Fest, and a couple special headlining appearances at Camp Jam Music Festival & the Love Gathering in the everglades.
Some notable venues Brother Bean has performed at include: Hard Rock Live (Orlando, FL), Deerfields (Horseshoe, NC), City Limits (Delray Beach, FL), Tobacco Road (Miami, FL), Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park (Live Oak, FL), The Social (Orlando, FL), Bamboo Room (Lake Worth, FL), Loco’s Grill & Pub (Savannah, GA), Smokey Joe’s Café (Charlotte, NC), Spanish Moss Farm (Quincy, FL), Dunedin Brewery (Dunedin, FL), Bryant Park Ampitheater (Lake Worth, FL),
Brother Bean has had the privelidge to share the stage with: Umphrey’s McGee, Col. Bruce Hampton (ARU, Codetalkers), Perpetual Groove, Brian Stoltz & the Funky Meters, Drive by Truckers, Ivan Neville, & Karl Denson.
With contagiously outgoing personalities and stage precense, and through the love and support from a wonderful fan base, Brother Bean has become a fixture in the Southeast music scene.
Stop by www.brotherbean.com for setlists, downloads, tour dates, fan forum ,and we hope to see you at a show soon!
hey guys. long time no see, am about ready to get back on the scene. when is your next brevard gig? any in the making? I want to dance dance dance, and have some peeps I want to introduce to the harmony and vibration of the brother bean scene that is found when you create your wonderful sound. hope all is well with all of you and hope to see ya sooner than later.!!!!
Russ , i just downloaded the set from Liv-Ezey....................i cant express enough how shocked and awed i am...............very nice... Cant wait to come see you guys live...Hope everything is going your way... Jon
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Hey whats up guys? I'm the event coordinator for the New Music Venue "ENCORE" in Ybor City... In the very near future we be hosting a "Battle of the Bands", searching for Florida's best talent!~w/cash prizes & gig opportunities. Hit me back if you would be interested in performing and I can give you the 411!
Spot On happily brings you.……Hooked on Music On Saturday, April 11 2009, talented bands from all over South Florida gather in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce at the City Marina for the first annual Hooked On Music Festival. Nestled along the beautiful Indian River Lagoon, Hooked On Music provides a chance to take in the natural beauty the City offers combined with an eclectic lineup of regional bands such as B-Liminal’s (formerly Boxelder) surf rock, Ben Prestage’s one man blues band, Brother Bean’s psychedelic rock, and Aquaphonic’s jazz fusion. The music will begin at 2PM till 2AM.
As with all things Spot On, our goal was to bring the best music to the most attractive part of our beloved home in Fort Pierce, providing the local music listeners, businesses, and families a safe, entertaining event they can all enjoy, at NO COST! In these hard times, free is a powerful word, and music is always a powerful medium. Put the two together in your favorite place with your favorite people, and well, you are Spot On!
Featuring: Brother Bean, B-Liminal (formerly Boxelder), Ben Prestage, Aquaphonics, Cypress, Nuanimal, Independently Poor, & more TBA!
Featured Events: * 2 Stages with non stop music from 3PM-10PM * A special late nite performance by Aquaphonics till 2AM * Live Painting and raffle with local artist Katie Sottak * Professional Skate Demo, Best Trick Contest, and giveaways by Undercover Skate Shop * Playgrounds and Bounce-Houses for the kids! * Large assortment of local vendors and fine foods!
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