Back in March we got a review of our record "Blue on Brown" from blogger Calvin Daniels that we wanted to share with you. We hope there's more to come!
Blogtalkradio.com interview
John was interviewed last month by Dave Woods of blogtalkradio.com about all things Abrams Brothers and our cover of Viva La Vida so check it out! In the meantime, we'd like to get more fans on Facebook and people following us on Twitter so become fans, follow us, and spread the word to your friends. Thanks everyone!
Twitterific!
Hey folks! Keep up with all things Abrams by following us on Twitter, it's Twitterific!
Social network with us!
We had a blast at our CMT taping so stay tuned for details on when it will be aired. In the meantime, we'd like to get more fans on Facebook and people following us on Twitter so become fans, follow us, and spread the word to your friends. By now many of you have likely seen our video for "Viva la Vida" floating around. We'd like to do more covers of songs but this time we want to know what you, the fans, would like to hear. Let us know and you just might get your wish!
CMT Showcase & Interview
TONIGHT is the big night of our CMT live recording/performance and we couldn't be more excited. Thanks for having us back CMT! Stay tuned for air dates, we'll let you know. We were interviewed by Sarah Kathryn recently on Amped Up TV during the Winnipeg Folk Festival about our background and influences, so check it out! Thanks Sarah!
CMT Showcase
We're really psyched to be in Toronto on Sept 22nd doing another live recording and performance for CMT. Stay turned for more details! In the meantime, we're always wanting to know where our fans want to see us play, so our question to you is, how far would you travel to see The Abrams Brothers play?
CMT's Cross Canada Countdown
We're up to 14 (from 18) this week on CMT's Cross Canada Countdown! Wow. Thanks to all of you for watching and voting! Visit the site HERE.
Tonight in Winnipeg
The Abrams Brothers are excited to announce a new In-Store performance tonight! The full band will be performing at the McNally Robinson at Grant Park. Come out - meet the band and get a chance to hear them LIVE!
Details:
Thursday July 9th @ 7pm
McNally Robinson at Grant Park
1120 Grant Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2A6
Hey Canada!
Our video for "Viva la Vida" is being featured on the CMT Canada website. Pretty cool, huh? Head on over and check out www.cmt.ca. Thanks so much!
Viva la Vida
We're on iTunes. Click HERE and see for yourself!
Welcome!
Thanks for stopping by to visit our new Myspace page! Don't forget to check out the new Viva la Vida video on CMT and take a listen on the player right there. Make sure to sign the mailing list below so we can keep in touch! Thanks, and we'll see you soon!
New Video
The Abrams Brothers' version of Viva la Vida will be airing on CMT Canada this Friday. You can check it out on our page if you scroll up to the top, or check it out CMT. Thanks!
The Abrams Brothers Biography
Fourth-generation musicians with musical roots reaching back to their great-grandparents, The Abrams Brothers grew up playing music in an atmosphere where generation-spanning family musical collaborations are practically tradition. Comprised of John (vocals, guitar), 19, James (vocals, fiddle), 16, and cousin Elijah (bass), 19, this young, Ontario-based Americana/Bluegrass band pairs a rich musical background with a youthful exuberance. Live performance veterans dating back to the ages of 11 and 9, The Abrams Brothers show is augmented by banjo and drums.
Though young, the band has already racked up some impressive credits, including being the youngest Canadians to appear on Nashville's iconic Grand Ole Opry in 2005. The Abrams Brothers has performed overseas, touring Europe in 2006 and playing the European World of Bluegrass Festival, as well as performing at the 2007 and 2008 Jacob's Ladder Folk Festival in Israel.
In 2005, the group was named Emerging Artist of the Year at the Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards, and in 2006, it received the Daniel Pearl Memorial violin, given to especially gifted young musicians. The band has been featured in publications like Bluegrass Unlimited, Bluegrass Now and Maverick Magazine and has appeared on CBC Radio, PBS Virginia and CKWS Television.
In 2008 The Abrams Brothers recorded, Blue on Brown, a tribute to folk legends Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie. The album of bluegrass and gospel covers features an all-star cast of Canadian artists such as Bruce Cockburn and Amy Milan (Broken Social Scene) and demonstrates the groups deft musicianship as they keep up with Dylan and Guthrie’s fast rhythms and intricate guitar finger-work. They even got the nod of approval from Arlo Guthrie himself when the man heard them playing his songs and said, “these guys are way too young to be that good.”
The Abrams Brothers were recently featured on the Canadian national TV show CBC “The National” and also appeared on the renowned radio show Acoustic Café. The Abrams Brothers are touring festivals across Canada this Summer and a new album of original material will be released in the 2nd half of 2009. Look for their CMT debut with a new video for their rendition of the Coldplay song “Viva la Vida.”
Hello guys and our respect for your support and voice!-
Welcome to our circle of friends :) and thank you for becoming an advocate for all children.
The helpless must be protected, and those with no voice of their own must be spoken up for. Those who prey on our children rely on SILENCE, and it must not be allowed to continue.
Thank you for adding your voice to ours, together the call will grow louder...AND WE WILL BREAK THE SILENCE.
Bonjour Thanks for the friendly add I really appreciate your so beautiful sound and music Best wishes from France (Follow me on twitter.com/pascal95 ) Pascal
Brotharz, Brotharz ! VIVA LA VIDA with that Touch of Classix and Blue Grass is just great. And...... Thanx so much 4 doing this beautiful rendition of CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. It was
time someone gave this song another thrust ! We really appreciate the Friend invite and R glad to say Yessss. Cheers from us, THE OLYMPIC MUSIC MESSENGERS !
