The Barmitzvah Brothers are a four piece band from Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Playing bars, playing basements, playing just about any creative space thats
welcome in 2006 in support of the new record.
Since their formation in April of 2000, they have released four albums, toured
Europe, appeared on at least five television shows, had their pictures taken
with airplanes, and driven their van through treacherous weather. They have
played countless Canadian shows, appearing with bands such as The Arcade Fire,
the Rheostatics, All Purpose Voltage Heroes, Great Lake Swimmers and Final Fantasy.
The current members are Geordie Gordon, Johnny Merritt, Jenny Mitchell, & Tristan
O'Malley. Combining fiddle, banjo, trumpet, and omnichord,
with wurlitzer, keyboard, electric guitar and bass, the brothers create a
unique musical sound that blends folk, country, pop, rock, and maybe even
klezmer.
February 28th, 2006 was the official release of the Barmitzvah Brothers new (and
long awaited) follow-up to Mr. Bones walk-in closet, entitled "The Century of
Invention," released on Permafrost Records (home of Jon-Rae and the River) and
produced by the Barmitzvah Brothers and Andy Magoffin at the House of Miracles
(Constantines, Royal City, Hidden Cameras). The Barmitzvah Brothers cant
really be described as any genre, so your guess is as good as ours.
LISTEN TO THE BARMITZVAH BROTHERS ON UNIVERS FOLK!
Just log on to http://www.choq.fm/universfolk.html & select 2008-01-11 Then, just right-click on the little green square with the arrow pointing down, next to the menu with the dates! You'll see a blue link when the page is refreshed. Right click on it and choose 'Save target as..' See our blog for full playlist :)
I loved dancing to your set at the Royal in Nelson. The whole band and our friends love your latest recording. Thank you for existing. I appreciate what you do. ~alissa
(weewerk) is pleased to announce the double CD Release Western Canadian Tour for THE BARMITZVAH BROTHERS + TWO-MINUTE MIRACLES ... Come celebrate new albums by these two fantastic bands!
Nov 07 Eargasm Records- SaultSte Marie Nov 08 The Apollo - Thunder Bay Nov 09 The Cavern - Winnipeg Nov 11 The Black Spot - Edmonton Nov 12 The Slice - Lethbridge Nov 13 The Royal on Baker - Nelson Nov 14 - Pats Pub - Vancouver Nov 15 - Joe's Garage - Courteney Nov 16 - Vancouver Island - TBA Nov 17 - Duncan Garage - Duncan Nov 18 - Logan's Pub - Victoria Nov 19 - Voodoo's - Penticton Nov 20 - Doc's Pub - Kelowna Nov 21 - The Black Spot - Edmonton Nov 22 - Broken City - Calgary Nov 23 - Ottoman Lounge-Medicine Hat Nov 24 - Amigo's - Saskatoon Nov 25 - Royal Albert hotel - Winnipeg Nov 26 - The Apollo - Thunder Bay Nov 27 -Eargasm Records-SaultSteMarie Nov 28 - The Townehouse - Sudbury
weewerk012 Two-Minute Miracles - Volume IV - "The Lions Of Love" (It has been four years since their last release but rest assured "The Lions Of Love" has all the loose shingles of Volume I, all the hope and spark of Volume II, and all the beautifully complex songwriting of Volume III, making it the best Two-Minute Miracles record to date.)
weewerk014 The Barmitzvah Brothers - "Let's Express Our Motives" (An album of under-appreciated job songs, "Let's Express Our Motives", is the fifth, full-length release from Guelph's The Barmitzvah Brothers and their most accomplished to date. This 20-song album highlights and glorifies some of man's most ordinary and ignored professions. From factory and construction workers, to bookbinders and piano tuners, this album will make you wonder what you've been overlooking.)
(weewerk) is pleased to announce the double CD Release Western Canadian Tour for THE BARMITZVAH BROTHERS + TWO-MINUTE MIRACLES ... Come celebrate new albums by these two fantastic bands!
Nov 07 Eargasm Records- SaultSte Marie Nov 08 The Apollo - Thunder Bay Nov 09 The Cavern - Winnipeg Nov 11 The Black Spot - Edmonton Nov 12 The Slice - Lethbridge Nov 13 The Royal on Baker - Nelson Nov 14 - Pats Pub - Vancouver Nov 15 - Joe's Garage - Courteney Nov 16 - Vancouver Island - TBA Nov 17 - Duncan Garage - Duncan Nov 18 - Logan's Pub - Victoria Nov 19 - Voodoo's - Penticton Nov 20 - Doc's Pub - Kelowna Nov 21 - The Black Spot - Edmonton Nov 22 - Broken City - Calgary Nov 23 - Ottoman Lounge-Medicine Hat Nov 24 - Amigo's - Saskatoon Nov 25 - Royal Albert hotel - Winnipeg Nov 26 - The Apollo - Thunder Bay Nov 27 -Eargasm Records-SaultSteMarie Nov 28 - The Townehouse - Sudbury
weewerk012 Two-Minute Miracles - Volume IV - "The Lions Of Love" (It has been four years since their last release but rest assured "The Lions Of Love" has all the loose shingles of Volume I, all the hope and spark of Volume II, and all the beautifully complex songwriting of Volume III, making it the best Two-Minute Miracles record to date.)
Exclaim Album Review - Vish Khanna said this, "London, ON’s finest, the Two-Minute Miracles return with a captivating collection of 16 spirited songs. Andy Magoffin has never been shy conveying anecdotal info in his music and, as something of a sponge, his quirky curiosity has yielded some terrific multi-layered lyrics. A master musician to boot, Magoffin’s Two-Minute Miracles can be the most daring rock band this side of Wilco, building ingenious songs up into sturdy, eye-catching structures. The band is further afield here and the results are fascinating. On “The Minus Ball,” Magoffin documents a time-share struggle between his home in London and Guelph, where his lady fri
Hey, yeah it's been a while, all good with you people i see? I met canadian songwriter David Celia on my tour in Germany, and of course he knew you guys and the 2minutemracles as well, sfunny small world, good luck, and hopefully i can get my hands on your latest cd, ciau, greets Rik
(weewerk) announces NEW Barmitzvah Brothers Album!
weewerk014 The Barmitzvah Brothers "Let's Express Our Motives" Release Date: OCT 9th, 2007 An album of under-appreciated job songs, "Let's Express Our Motives", is the fifth, full-length release from Guelph's The Barmitzvah Brothers and their most accomplished to date. This 20-song album highlights and glorifies some of man's most ordinary and ignored professions. From factory and construction workers, to bookbinders and piano tuners, this album will make you wonder what you've been overlooking "Let's Express Our Motives" track listing: 1: Library Page 2: Projectionist 3: Dentitech 4: Show Promoter 5: Thrift Store Owner 6: Barmitzvah Brother 7: Bookbinder 8: Piano Tuner 9: Recording Engineer 10: Traffic Technician 11: Rendering Equipment Tender 12: Trailblazer 13: Relay Operator 14: Janitor 15: Rodeo Clown 16: Sign Erector 17: Salvage Diver 18: Excavator Operator 19: Technical Coordinator
BBs - CD Release Tour Dates: Sep 27 Guelph @ Ebar Oct 5 Montreal @ The Green Room Oct 6 Ottawa @ Zaphod Beeblebrox Oct 10 London @ London Music Club Oct 11 Toronto @ Sneaky Dee's Oct 17 Sackville @ Struts Gallery Oct 19 Halifax @ The Attic
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