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Member Since9/2/2006
Band MembersLouis Pip Linklater Abbott: Guitars, Singing.

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.
InfluencesElbow
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
Sounds LikeFor bookings contact Robin Morton

robin@robinmorton.com
Record LabelUnsigned


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Dec 21 2009 8:00P
King Tuts w/ Pearl & The Puppets Glasgow

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   About Brother Louis Collective
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.


Their sets go from simple voice and guitar compositions (B side of debut single 'these barren years'), 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 record 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!




“(their) brooding, heartfelt folk leanings are bolstered by a soundtrack of colourful orchestration, including flute, strings and double bass - a rich concoction that has caught the attention of more than a few unsuspecting ears.” The List

"(the collective) are surely destined for a larger stage." ***** Sunday Mail

"The ‘Collective did not so much ‘take to the stage’ as colonise it and build a mini empire of sound for the awestruck concert goers...surely one of the truest new talents in Scotland today."**** New Found Sound

“This works well when the band are singing open-hearted love songs and impressively conjuring a balance of nostalgia and innocence-breaking violence during ‘Subbuteo’” The Scotsman




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Seashell Velasco

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Nov 24 2009 11:41 PM

thanks for the add!!




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Dan Shafer

Dan Shafer



Nov 23 2009 10:38 PM

Thanks Brother Louis Collective for the add. I always appreciate and welcome talented new friends. Best wishes and much success.

Peace,

Dan

"Spread the Word, Real Rock & Roll is Alive & Well"


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Aerials Up

Aerials Up



Nov 23 2009 5:49 PM

hey hey sounding great!!! hope all is well. I also have a beard now.
kemy


Detour

Detour



Nov 22 2009 12:59 AM

Sooooo good.
:)
x
Acoustic Ladyland

Acoustic Ladyland



Nov 20 2009 6:54 PM

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French Wives

French Wives



Nov 13 2009 10:12 PM

that's my favourite photo. 

xxx
Kitty the Lion

Kitty the Lion



Nov 11 2009 4:13 PM

Kitty the
Lion in…NOVEMBER SINGLE LAUNCH TOUR!



 



12th
- Café Continental, Gourock



15th
- Cape, Stirling



18th
- GRV, Edinburgh



19th
– The Mill@Oran Mor, Glasgow



20th
– The Loft, Dunoon



22nd
– Braes, Dunoon



24th
– The Slaughtered Lamb, London



 



And you can
download the single on 16th!



 



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Le Reno Amps

Le Reno Amps



Nov 11 2009 2:27 PM

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lyons

lyons



Nov 11 2009 10:58 AM

tomorrow night


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andrew x
45 A-Side Records

45 A-Side Records



Nov 11 2009 1:20 AM

Thanks so much for playing guys. You were fucking great.
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Nov 9 2009 4:16 PM

Hello!
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Nov 9 2009 10:33 AM

Hello!
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Nov 9 2009 10:32 AM

Hello!
Turning Plates

Turning Plates



Nov 2 2009 11:10 AM

Hey guys Looking forward to your next show!  Would love to get a gig with you guys if you're ever short a support band!

Dunc
45 A-Side Records

45 A-Side Records



Oct 30 2009 8:56 PM

This is getting me excited.

This is our last show of the year. November the 10th at the 13th Note Cafe.

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lyons

lyons



Oct 30 2009 1:27 PM

my (late) birthday night


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andrew x
Glasgow PodcART

Glasgow PodcART



Oct 28 2009 7:58 PM

nov1st gig

Awrite troops.  Hope you can make it along for this one.  Will be crackin with all sorts of treats n surprises x

ally

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Filthy Little Secret

Filthy Little Secret



Oct 26 2009 7:37 PM

Just been listening to the tunes. Really liking your sound.
Tapped

Tapped



Oct 24 2009 4:09 PM

Nov '09
MAKE SPARKS -- REWIND EP out 26th Nov

MAKE SPARKS -- REWIND EP out  26th Nov



Oct 19 2009 10:17 PM

Hey hey folks just a wee reminder,

Make Sparks @ king Tuts tomorrow

We're on at 9 so dont be late ;)

Love Sparks
Creation Studios -Glasgow- (0141 237 7653)

Creation Studios -Glasgow- (0141 237 7653)



Oct 19 2009 1:27 PM

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MAKE SPARKS -- REWIND EP out 26th Nov

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Oct 14 2009 1:11 PM

Make Sparks Playing @ King Tuts 20th October
Come on down!!!!
MAKE SPARKS -- REWIND EP out 26th Nov

MAKE SPARKS -- REWIND EP out  26th Nov



Oct 14 2009 1:11 PM

Make Sparks Playing @ King Tuts 20th October
Come on down!!!!
Oxjam Glasgow

Oxjam Glasgow



Oct 14 2009 12:04 AM

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The Venue At Oran Mor

The Venue At Oran Mor



Oct 12 2009 9:35 PM

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