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From the distant land of Illinois USA, The Brother Brothers dropped into Birmingham for an inaugural show to share some sumptuous harmonies that are second to none. The Kitchen Garden has hosted some subtle vocal masterpieces in the past and the voices of Adam and David Moss will linger like most after reverberating around the bricked walls and wooden panels. These vocals are the focal point, but within them the dual presence of the original and borrowed song flourish brightly. Throw in the fiddle playing of Adam and David's major guitar and minor cello, and you get a fully fuelled folk band equipped to smash that style the American way.
It's a case of small steps for The Brother Brothers as they strive to create a niche overseas. Prior to the pandemic trips were undertaken and like so many touring acts, overseas ventures are proving a testing experience in the aftermath. The only way to build up a presence is to undertake more trips and tour the music that you wholly believe in. The Brother Brothers were bringing a covers album this year, but left a mark that this duo are more than just a nod to artists such as Jackson Browne, Judee Sill and James Taylor. We learned that alongside the influences a new record is ready to go and join the two previous full length releases of original songs that launched the careers of these two musicians in a named duo format.
In the guise of a standard night of a pair of forty-five minute sets, folks starting their autumn gig season in earnest witnessed a stellar performance of prime American folk music sprinkled with a hint of wit and a host of appreciation. The musicianship is supportive to the prime components of voice and song bringing a rounded performance to leave those choosing to spend their evening at the Kitchen Garden fulfilled and duly refreshed.