 | With the release of their fourth CD, Northern Redemption, The Abrams Brothers have raised the bar yet again, underpinning the more traditional fast rhythms and intricate guitar finger-work with the addition of electric instrumentation, creating the 'new grass' of their unique sound. | |
Cornwall - January 8, 2012 - The Abrams Brothers, with their new-grass bluegrass, are creating a palpable buzz: "fiery energy"... "blistering fiddle work"... "young, fun, with talent to burn"... "effortless harmonies"... or, as folk music legend Arlo Guthrie succinctly put it, "These guys are way too young to be playing that good!"
With the release of their fourth CD, Northern Redemption, The Abrams Brothers have raised the bar yet again, underpinning the more traditional fast rhythms and intricate guitar finger-work with the addition of electric instrumentation, creating the 'new grass' of their unique sound. Their superb version of Coldplay's Viva la Vida is just one stunning example.
In keeping with their family musical heritage, which reaches back four generations, brothers John and James began playing violin at ages nine and six, respectively, and within a few years were regulars at Canadian country fairs and road shows. Cousin Elijah joined them, playing bass, and in 2005 The Abrams Brothers were the youngest-ever Canadians to grace the stage at the iconic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville TN.
Accompanying their tight and satisfying harmonies, on a broad range of instruments - guitars, mandolin, violin, viola, stand-up bass - The Abrams Brothers draw from a deep pool of musical styles - Scottish fiddle tunes, country, classical, jazz, Americana, bluegrass, gospel, roots, blues - slipping back and forth effortlessly from one tune to the next in a seamless blend steeped in family tradition.
The Abrams Brothers - prepare to be amazed!
Reserved seating tickets for The Abrams Brothers are $27.50 - $28.75 (plus tax and local facility charges), and are available from the box offices listed below. Showtime is 7:30 pm. For more info, pics, audio and video clips, visit: www.shantero.com www.shantero.com or www.theabramsbrothers.com.
Tour Schedule:
April 19 - Belleville Empire Theatre - Box Office: (613) 969-0099
April 20 - Ottawa Centrepointe Theatre - Box Office: (613) 580-2700 or 1-866-752-5231 NOTE 8pm start
April 21 - Cornwall Aultsville Theatre - Civic Complex Box Office: (613) 938-9400
April 22 - Kingston Grand Theatre - Box Office: (613) 530-2050
April 26 - Peterborough Showplace Performance Centre - Box Office: (705) 742-7469
April 27 - Brockville Arts Centre - Box Office: (613) 342-7122 or 1-877-324-7122
Terry or Robin McRae, Shantero Productions Inc., Phone (613) 346-2622; Fax (613) 346-2015;
terry@shantero.com or robin@shantero.com
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