Kevin Andrew Brolly: Clarinet, Keys, Melodica, Drum.
Philip Rodney Hague: Drums.
Sarah Joanne Hayes: Piano, Flute, Singing.
Joseph Delaney Rattray: Upright Bass.
Russell Gordon Skene: Guitars, Singing.
Influences
Elbow
The Dears
Tom Waits
Arcade Fire
Low
Bright Eyes
Bon Iver
Nick Cave
Midlake
Jeff
Fence Records
Sufjan Stevens
The Boss
Beirut
Iron & Wine
Soundtracks
Rufus Wainwright
Animal Collective
Radiohead
The Brother Louis Collective is a stunning new group born in 2006 out of early student days in Glasgow and gathered round the precocious talent of the young foot-stamping, faintly maniacal singer/song-writer Louis Abbott, 21, influences Springsteen, Tom Waits, Elbow, Low, Midlake, the Fence folks, Bright Eyes … BLC adds clarinet, flute, double bass and two jaw-dropping voices to the usual indie line-up to smash through their joyous, heart-filled, orchestral and beautifully eccentric and well crafted songs. Louis is proud to be Scottish and his accent is to the fore in his singing, contrasting magically with the Northumbrian tones of Sarah Hayes, the second vocalist.
Their sets go from simple voice and guitar compositions (B side, “Gypsy Girl”), through stomping Wilco-esque tunes to riotous cacophonies of white noise; their songs about alienation within relationships and youth itself are sung and screamed with utter abandon while the band work themselves into a furious frenzy…
“A thrilling, cathartic experience” Sub City Radio.
Fyfe Dangerfield of the Guillemots has supported and lauded this exceptional band since their formation, personally asking for them to open for the Guillemots in Glasgow and Edinburgh on their 2007 Scottish tours - and it's easy to see why.
With the King Tut’s “Your Sound” artist of the month award, a stonking four track demo, a Connect festival appearance and an acclaimed December “Live at the Mill” headline slot at Oran Mor in Glasgow and The Caves in Edinburgh under their belts, 2008 has been a year of quiet, confident progression for BLC, whose 5 piece line up is augmented live by Gordon from Make Model on guitar and vocals.
In 2009 the band are to recording their first album under the guidance of Robin, Jo and Jim at Lo-Five Management (Trashcan Sinatras, Jo Mango, Ben TD, El Dog). Enjoy this taster!
THE FIVE ACES ROCKIN’ DANCE PARTY. A night of rockin’ soul, rock n’ roll and rhythm & blues featuring live music from The Five Aces, The Bottleneckers and The Privates Hammond Orchestra. Mikey Collins will be DJing which makes this an unofficial pre club to the last night of the glasgow mod weekender. Tickets £5. The Venue @ Oran Mor, Byres Rd. Doors at 7pm, 1st band onstage at 7.45pm sharp Last band offstage by 10pm latest.
We are very excited to announce our first 'real world' photograph exhibition at the 13th Note in Glasgow. To launch this exhibition, we are putting on a show on the opening night - the 6th July.
Tickets are £4 and all profits of the gig will be given to Yorkhill Childrens Foundation.
You can also bring along a mixed cd which you can swap with someone else. Please include a tracklist and have fun with the cover. This is a great opportunity to promote all the bands you love (or your own band) and show your creative side. Please come along, get some new music & badges, view photos, enjoy amazing bands & say hello. :)
My name is Stuart. I really like you're band and eagerly awaiting your live music performance tomorrow night. It shall be the highlight of my week I expect.
I will also be returning the greatest recorded live music ever to your drummer Philip who kindly lent me Bruce Springsteens 1975 tune-fest 'Live at The Hammersmith Odeon'dvd.
Hey guys and girl! I'm still loving the tracks, amazing. That video from the mill is also something else. Not to be spamtastic but we've got a demo up, have a listen if you have time!
We're getting pretty excited that 'Superhero' will be released on iTunes on 1st June!!
Loads of things coming up for us, including our brand new music video which is currently being animated as we speak. So make sure you keep checking back and keep in touch!
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