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 am going to miss you guys at the PA Celtic Fling this weekend. I'll be in SC picking up my new Marine from training. I wanted to wish you a weekend of awesome weather. Catch up with you guys at Musikfest. Can't wait.
Greetings from Maine...I'm a wee bit sad...last year you performed at the Dublin, Ohio Irish Fest and had to miss it because I just had surgery...this year I am going and you won't be there:(... talk about the Luck o' the Irish aye...LOL!!! Blessings to all and I hope your summer is great!
Today ... I am listening to BROTHER and remembering seeing you guys A LOT back in the day. I heard PURPLE HAZE and started to cry remembering how special your words are and remembering the beauty of Australia. Love to you brothers of BROTHER!!
Used to see you at the Highland Games when I was young! My sis and I rocked out to your music since we were 7. Great memories. Glad to see you're still together!
Awesome show last night guys! I had a blast dancing up front with all the other mongrels. Have fun in the mountains. Hope to see you all soon! p.s. look for pics from last night in a few days
O Brother, Where Art Thou ? We have been following your music since you bridged the gap between Linkin Park and Alicia Keys at the MTV event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Please send us a note if you plan a trip to the Music City (Nashville)
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