The Cohen Brothers

Bio:

CLICK HERE=> for The Cohen Brothers official web site

CLICK HERE=> to hear The Cohen Brothers BBC live session

The Cohen Brothers play a soulful mix of blues/jazz/funk.
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Andy O'Hare BBC Hereford & Worcester writes:
(26th Mar 2010 Worcester Arts Workshop)
There was complete and utter quality of the highest order to follow from the supremely polished Pershore outfit The Cohen Brothers and their sparkling numbers like Caledonia, Moving On and The Roof Blew Off.

Words fail me every time I see these guys as they're completely different in terms of sound and sheer musicianship from just about any other outfit doing the rounds.

If you've got the chance to hear this lot in the next month or so you should grab it quick as once again the general consensus was that the Jools Crooke-fronted five-piece deserve a far far bigger stage - like SXSW!

The 2010 Cohen Brothers line-up features: Sean (guitar), Julian(keys/voc), Dave (drums), & Pete (elec perc), Brian (bass)



The guys grew up listening to late night BBC radio sessions hosted by Bob Harris, John Peel and Alexis Korner, which influenced them to form their own bands, to play the music they loved ..... and often catching the late night coach into London to catch rare gigs from Little Feat, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Kokomo , Dr John, Rickie Lee Jones, Tom Waits, Pat Metheny, Jackson Browne, Miles Davies, Steve Winwood & Traffic .... the list goes on !

Music fans through & through, this love of music has never left them – and in 2008 they picked up where they left off & formed The Cohen Brothers, and began working on new album "Moving On".

In spring 2009, with producer John Rivers (whose credits include Ocean Colour Scene, Specials-Ghost Town) they recorded a bunch of original songs and three undiscovered gems from 70’s songwriters Bobby Charles, Jesse Winchester & the UK's own blue-eyed soul boy, Jess Roden).

Russ Sargeant provided electric and acoustic bass on the "Moving On" album - leaving the band in October 2009 to concentrate on other personal projects.

Bass player Brian Richards joined in spring 2010 and a few short rehearsals later, the band set out around pubs, clubs & festivals in Worcestershire and Warwickshire. In addition to their own original songs, the Cohens live set includes covers from Steve Winwood, Traffic, Eric Clapton, Marc Cohn, Bruce Cockburn, Nick Drake, & Robin Trower.



In Autumn 2009 the band were invited to play a live session on BBC Hereford & Worcester – and their track "The Roof Blew Off" was BBC H&W Introduccing "Top 10 tracks of 2009".

CLICK HERE=> to hear The Cohen Brothers BBC live session

During 2009, the band's live highlights included: - Worcester Music Festival - The West Fest (in Malvern) - The Pyramid Party (in Herefordshire) - The Assembly (supporting UK leading Steely Dan tribute, Nearly Dan)

During 2010, the band have played Upton Blues Festival, Blues At The Fold, West Fest, Pyramid Party, Worcester Music Festival (inc. a BBC live broadcast) and Birmingham ArtsFest playing at the CBSO Centre.

Dates for 2011 are coming in already - get in touch & we'll come and play for you !!

Playing a mix of original material and some favorite covers, the Cohen's have independently funded & released their new CD “Moving On” available now exclusively at gigs. ..

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COX'S YARD IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON SAY:
Superb Soul/Blues/Jazz/American fusion band. Top class musicians who really let rip with a great sound. A selection of covers & originals with vocalist Julian has a unique soul voice not disimilar to the legendary Stevie Winwood... & he also plays the keyboard !! Some definite shades of Traffic in there !

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THE LAMB IN MALVERN SAY: Thanks for playing the Lamb tonight. Comments included 'best band ever' and 'best guitarist ever heard live'. Truly excellent set and can't wait to hear you again. Thanks also for professionlism in the logistics - a pleasure to work with.

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Members:

"The Cohen Brothers" 2010 are:
Julian - vocal / keys
Dave - drums
Sean - guitar
Pete - percussion
Brian - bass

The Cohen Brothers play "Cant Find My Way Home" at CBSO Centre during Birmingham ArtsFest 2010 on 11-09-2010

The Cohen Brothers play "Dear Mr Fantasy" at "Blues At The Fold" 3/7/2010

Thanks to JIM LOWE for the following videos captured at Keystones in Worcester on 2nd June 2010

Influences:

Marc Cohn

Joni
Lowell
Jaco
Pat
Walt & Don
Paul Buchanan
Jess Roden
Robert Palmer
James Taylor
Jackson Browne
Bonnie Raitt
Randy Newman
Bruce Cockburn
Valerie Carter
John Martyn
Nick Drake
Steve Winwood
Jimmy Spheeris
John Hall
Danny Thompson
Simon Jeffes
Tom Waits

...... and to Geffen, Elektra, Reprise & Island - guys, we thank you for making our 70's shine !

Len ... respect :o)

Lets hear it for Levon !!

And of course - the great Marc Cohn

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