Angus Richardson: Vocals, Bagpipes, Didgeridoo
Dave "Dalbo" Allen: Drums and Percussion
DidgeriDrew Reid: Didgeridoo and Keys
Influences
What were your early musical influences?
Angus: Mum was always playing the piano while dad sang old music hall songs and Aussie folk songs or 'bush ballads'. Elvis was King in our house when we were growing up; Queen was Queen and the Beatles were the four princes. Trailblazer bands like Radiohead and Linkin Park have had a great influence on us and a real vindication that out-of-the-box CAN be viable."
Sounds Like
How do people respond to this organic music?
Hamish: BROTHER first-timers often approach the band, put a fist to their chest and say: 'I really felt it here'. Nothing defines our music better than that. If you're a performing musician - or any kind of artist - who could ask for a better reaction than that? We get some out-there descriptions of the music: ‘imagine U2 with didges..’; ‘Beck meets early Peter Gabriel’; ‘the bastard sons of Crowded House and Midnight Oil’ so we know we’re getting it right if that’s the kind of reaction our sound is getting.
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From the soaring highs of the bagpipes to the deep pulse of the Australian didgeridoo, two Aussie siblings, Hamish and Angus Richardson, have defied convention and proudly invented 'mongrel' music. "We reckon it's a great metaphor for our sound and all the mixed influences that have brought us to this point," says elder brother and co-founder Hamish Richardson. "In Australia, a mongrel is a loveable, loyal, tough mutt of a dog - you know, the kind of pup that could claim half the canine population as its parents..."
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I've been enjoying your music since 1998, I've seen/heard a lot of changes, I saw you last night at the NorCal RenFaire and I've got to tell you you sound as good as ever. But I hope to see you next in a better venue than a dirt jousting tourney ring, maybe in the beautiful theatre in the town I live in, that would be fantastic. Thanks for taking pics with my daughter and I.
damn, eighteen years of running through crowds to ROCK with the men in skirts and boots, and after years of touring with them, i still go CRAZY, when i hear them play! through all the re-inventing, you still get it right! please, never stop...or my dancing soul might....
Hey guys - Great show at On the Waterfront last night! We see you every time you're in Rockford, IL. Absolutely enjoying "One Day" - awesome vibe! Well done!! Much love to you all and can't wait to see you again! Take care and travel safe.
Thanks guys for adding me, just saw your show at Lancaster Host and let me say you guys rocked the place, very awesome show.. I look forward to seeing you guys the next time around, be safe..
Thanks BROTHER for bringing your Rhythm and Vibes to the Halifax Buskerfest once again! I've been a Fan since 1994 when you first came to Halifax and can't wait to see you again stomping and piping your way along the waterfront accompanied by the captivating drone of the Didj!!
OK! I just had a mind blowing experience, well, I am excited that you guys are coming to the Ren. Faire at Casa de Fruita in Sept. I live close by and have been going only the last few years and just cannot wait to see Angus, Drew and Dalbo again, we missed you in March, Angus. Now if you could come play at the Westside Theatre in Newman while you're in the area...
Thank you so much for the Milwaukee show a few weeks ago. It was wonderful to see you perform in MY BACKYARD (I live across the street, literally)! The latest lineup of the band sounds amazing. Congrats on everything! I would love to sing with you guys sometime! I've been singing along for 14 years... Rock on! Caroline.
yeah i wanted to go to one of your concerts, i was looking at the list and they're all so far away! i'm still in cali, next time i'm on that side of the country i'll look for you guys
i totally remember listening to your music when i was younger. my parents were big fans. hah we went to a few of your concerts and i got a shirt signed by all of you guys when i was like eight. i love you guys!
