Wes Reamsbottom-Vocals, guitar, percussion/
Dan Myers- Vocals, Lead guitar, keys/
Kelly McQuillan-Keys & Sax/
Tyler Friesen-Drums/
Davis Friesen-Bass.
Influences
Van Morrison, Ryan Adams, The Counting Crows, Ray Lamontagne, Amos Lee, CSNY, The Allman Brothers, The Eagles, Bob Dylan, John Mayer, Joni Mitchell, Prince, Blue Rodeo, The Jayhawks, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews Band, Sarah Harmer, and Jack Johnson.
Sounds Like
View The Little Brother Band's EPK
People have compared us to: Blue Rodeo, The Counting Crows, The Jayhawks, and The Barenaked Ladies at times. To be honest...our style allows us to move between many genres such as: Folk, Rock, Country and R&B. Check it out!
When Wes was invited up to sing with older brother Greg Reamsbottom (The Hairfarmers, Whole Lotta Led) at Whistler many years ago, someone jokingly referred to him as "Little Brother." The name stuck, and, five years ago when the band was looking for a name, "The Little Brother Band" seemed a natural choice. Although the band has been actively playing since 2002, the current lineup has been in place since 2005, when the brother connection was reinforced with the addition of Davis on bass, brother of drummer Tyler.
The members of The Little Brother Band bring together a diverse collection of musical influences: folk, blues, rock, pop, country, soul, jazz, and world.
Wes provides the pure and sometimes emotively raw vocal sound, acoustic guitar, and a knack for writing heartfelt and catchy lyrics, while Dan brings a soulful voice and some powerhouse bluesy lead guitar. Kelly adds an element of class and R&B to the band with her elegant keys and soulful saxophone. Tyler brings a touch of jazz with subtle pocket drumming and an amazing sense of dynamics. Davis (White Chocolate), is equally at home playing rock solid bass lines and the occasional tasty fill as he is with the funky grooves of George Clinton.
All members of the band are capable songwriters and are lately focussed on producing collaborative works that truly represent the 'sound' of The Little Brother Band.
Lower-Mainland based, The Little Brother Band has played gigs throughout southern B.C. Past shows have included The Railway Club, The ROXY (Vancouver), The ACT Theatre and Rooster's Country Cabaret (Maple Ridge), The Washington Avenue Grill and Coast Capital Theatre (White Rock), Dusty's and Merlin's (Whistler) and The Duncan Showroom Garage (Vancouver Island).
With the release of their debut album, "Reflections," in late 2006, The Little Brother Band is focussed on increasing their local fan base and spreading their music throughout B.C. and Canada.
Vote for your fave remix of Shine 4U on Indabamusic.com and be entered to win an iPod Touch! The original Shine 4U is now available on iTunes. (Links are on our myspace.) :P
I have finally hit the road on a busking tour to raise money for War Child, Coast-to-coast – 50 cities – ALL PROCEEDS TO WARCHILD. Why? 66% of all war victims are CHILDREN. Shocked like me? War Child helps these children that have been affected by war. Check out the new blog – the whole story is up there. Love to have you be a part of it.
You’ll find a Blog, Tour page and a Bio page. I’ll be blogging daily from the road.
Thx alot for the friendship and a beautiful sunday for you. Please check out my new song "Far Away" and dont forget to visit http://www. deep-projects. com/remix. html - Eric Mouquet (Deep Forest ) projects page for more nice music.
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Have a nice day...light and energy for all your future projects,PranaBoy from Cologne
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When the earth is dying there shall arise a new tribe of all colours and all creeds.This tribe shall be called The Warriors of the Rainbow and it will put its faith in action not words...
Hey, Thanks for accepting the add!! Take a listen, and keep checking back, commenting etc when you get chance, my debut album will be ready in about 5/6weeks. I will keep posting up news, photos, songs etc as when they're ready. Thanks Thomas Jay
