The Brakes
Alternative / Rock Philadelphia, PA |
A little bit about us...
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). The album entitled "Tale of Two Cities" will be released on HYENA records May 6th!
Buy the new album on Amazon or iTunes here!
Download the mp3 "Into the Ground" for free HERE.
The Brakes - a tale of two cities - promo
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Shows - see all 7
Oct 18 |
Philadelphia, PA |
6:00pm |
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Oct 19 |
College Park, PA |
4:00pm |
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Oct 22 |
Philadelphia, PA |
8:00pm |
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Oct 24 |
Boston, MA |
The Brakes at Cafe 939 in Boston @ Cafe 939 w/ An Horse & Ann Driscoll |
8:00pm |
Nov 5 |
Philadelphia, PA |
8:00pm |
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Nov 12 |
Annapolis, MD |
The Brakes at Rams Head Tavern @ Rams Head Tavern w/ Al and the Transamericans |
8:00pm |
Nov 19 |
Philadelphia, PA |
8:00pm |
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The Brakes: Tale of Two Cities on JamBase Jul 22
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 repeating in this instance: if popular radio were actually based on talent, sheer appeal and quality songwriting then The Brakes would already be massive.
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Thanks for finding my profiile! I love your sound!! I'll be looking for you on itunes shortly....
posted Jun 23
Gagosian Liga says:
"We all admire the spangled acrobat with classical grace meticulously walking his tight rope in the talcum light; but how much rarer art there is in the sagging rope expert wearing scarecrow clothes and impersonating a grotesque drunk! I should know." (Vladimir Nabokov) Thank you for your friendship! Musical greetings from Munich/Germany! Feel free to download my music!
posted Jul 13