The Cash Brothers are a Canadian alternative country/folk rock duo, based in Toronto, Ontario, consisting of brothers Andrew and Peter Cash. Their alt-country/alt-folk music includes ballads which blend acoustic and electric guitar work with vocal harmonies.[1]
The Cash Brothers | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Alternative country, folk rock |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Rounder, Zoë |
| Members | Andrew Cash Peter Cash |
History
editPrior to the creation of The Cash Brothers, Andrew and Peter Cash both had established careers as songwriters and musicians.[2] Andrew was a member of the bands L'Étranger and Ursula, and a solo artist, and Peter was a member of Skydiggers. Although their careers were closely connected (Skydiggers, in fact, often played as Andrew's backing band at the Spadina Hotel), they had never written or performed as a duo.[3]
In 1996, however, Peter left his band, and Ursula disbanded.[3] The brothers started writing songs[4] and performing as a duo. Their debut album as The Cash Brothers, Raceway, was recorded over time at Chemical Sound and released independently in 1999.[3] It was re-released in the US and in Europe by Rounder Records in 2001 under the name How was Tomorrow.[5] The pair toured with a backup band in the UK, Netherlands and the US in support of the album.[3]
Their second album, Phonebooth Tornado, came out in 2000.[2]
By the time their album A Brand New Night was released in 2003, the pair had toured extensively,[6][7] and were developing a more electric and pop-oriented sound.[8] They toured in support of the album in the US.[9]
Touring band
editWhile on tour, the brothers travel with a backup band. Musicians who have toured with the Cash Brothers include Gord Tough, Randy Curnew, Paul Taylor and Todd Lumley.[3]
Discography
edit- Raceway (1999)
- Phonebooth Tornado (2000)
- How Was Tomorrow (2001) (re-release of Raceway)
- A Brand New Night (2003)
- Skydiggers/Cash Brothers (2006)
References
edit- ^ "The Cash Brothers A Brand New Night". AllMusic review by Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
- ^ a b "The Cash Brothers - A Brand New Night". Sound Stage, December 2003
- ^ a b c d e Larry LeBlanc (28 April 2001). "Cash Brothers' Eyes on 'Tomorrow'". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 1–. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ "Getting tight on Cash". Showbiz, ANN MARIE McQUEEN Nov 30, 2004
- ^ Michael Barclay; Jason Schneider; Ian Jack (1 June 2011). Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance, 1985-1995. ECW Press. pp. 405–. ISBN 978-1-55490-968-1.
- ^ "The Cash Brothers A Brand New Night". Exclaim, By Jason Schneider Aug 01, 2003
- ^ "The Cash Brothers A Brand New Night". The Music Box, November 2003, Volume 10, #11 by John Metzger
- ^ "The Cash Brothers - A Brand New Night (Zoe)". Net Rhythms, Mike Davies
- ^ "Latest News". Atlanta Music Guide, (date not apparent)
External links
edit- The Cash Brothers discography at Discogs