This is The Brakes
The Brakes are a genuine rock and roll band at first glance. However given a
closer look, elements of folk, jazz and even post-rock reveal themselves,
making their sound a distinct intertwining of American music, held together
by insightful lyrics and memorable songs. Their musicality shines through as
the members switch instruments, trading guitars, basses and keyboards for
trumpets and saxophones. The band's success is evident in the range of acts
that this band has shared the bill with: Dave Matthews Band to The Hold
Steady, Live to Willie Nelson & John Fogerty.
This past spring, their diverse talents were highlighted when the band took
on dual city residencies, performing weekly in New York City and
Philadelphia. Inhabiting The Knitting Factory in NYC every Tuesday and at
Milkboy in Ardmore, PA every Thursday, the band effortlessly transitioned
from famed NYC rock club to intimate listening room, often times
re-arranging their songs for each different setting.
These historic performances were captured on record with the help of Milkboy
Recording's Tommy Joyner (Gomez, The Dixie Hummingbirds) and aptly titled "A
Tale of Two Cities", which will be released May 6th on HYENA Records/Ryko.
Buy the new album on Amazon or iTunes here!
Download the mp3 "Into the Ground" for free, HERE
closer look, elements of folk, jazz and even post-rock reveal themselves,
making their sound a distinct intertwining of American music, held together
by insightful lyrics and memorable songs. Their musicality shines through as
the members switch instruments, trading guitars, basses and keyboards for
trumpets and saxophones. The band's success is evident in the range of acts
that this band has shared the bill with: Dave Matthews Band to The Hold
Steady, Live to Willie Nelson & John Fogerty.
This past spring, their diverse talents were highlighted when the band took
on dual city residencies, performing weekly in New York City and
Philadelphia. Inhabiting The Knitting Factory in NYC every Tuesday and at
Milkboy in Ardmore, PA every Thursday, the band effortlessly transitioned
from famed NYC rock club to intimate listening room, often times
re-arranging their songs for each different setting.
These historic performances were captured on record with the help of Milkboy
Recording's Tommy Joyner (Gomez, The Dixie Hummingbirds) and aptly titled "A
Tale of Two Cities", which will be released May 6th on HYENA Records/Ryko.
Buy the new album on Amazon or iTunes here!
Download the mp3 "Into the Ground" for free, HERE
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by Dennis Cook
There's a warming charm to The Brakes from the moment they fire it up. It happens at their shows, which practically leap into your arms and plant one on you, and it happens immediately on Tale of Two Cities (Hyena). Though a deceased pony I've whipped in print for years, it bears repeat...
There's a warming charm to The Brakes from the moment they fire it up. It happens at their shows, which practically leap into your arms and plant one on you, and it happens immediately on Tale of Two Cities (Hyena). Though a deceased pony I've whipped in print for years, it bears repeat...
my pleasure ..... and thank you...
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