G'Day USA: Australia Week 2007
december 2006

Families and wildlife lovers are invited to experience an Aussie style family concert, learn about Australia's wildlife and watch performances by some of Australia's favourite stars, Terri and Bindi Irwin and The Wiggles as part of G'Day USA: Australia Week 2007. (LA - January 14, NY- January 20).

In a special thank you to America, Terri and Bindi Irwin will be taking the place of Steve Irwin who regularly performed at this annual Australia Week event.

G'Day USA: Australia Week 2007 is a festival from January 11 -20, 2007, showcasing all things Australian, including food and wine, travel, film, arts, culture, fashion and business.

For more information, visit www.australia-week.com
 

digital downloads
november 2006

Last month it was a launch on Apple's i Tunes. Now BROTHER leaps further into the digital download arena with open i music, the digital download arm of the band's record label, Rhubarb Records. Music downloads will be available in mp3 format for 98 cents per track on BROTHER's website, BROTHERmusic.com.

open i music brings music lovers BROTHER tracks not contained on any of the band's CDs, as well as music from other independent artists BROTHER would like to share with their fans. "This is something we've wanted to do for some time. Now the technology is available and it's a big step forward in the indie revolution." says Hamish.

The first offerings will include the original recording of 'Hang On', the radio edit of 'Photograph', and 'When Morning Comes', a tune by the Mimi Burns Band, featuring haunting didg by Hamish.

open i music launched at Australian sunrise, Sunday, 26 November (approximately 12:38 pm PST, Saturday, 25 November, in the US).

BROTHER's CD 'Pax Romana MMV' is currently available for download on Apple's iTunes.

¹Hamish and Angus introduce digital downloads
 

limited release snapped up
november 2006

BROTHER fans were quick to snap up 110 copies of the limited release live in Melbourne CD
when it went on offer last week. Josh King of Texas was the first human to purchase a copy.
Orders came from the USA, Canada, Germany and Australia.

The 2 CD offering also features Aussie Celtic band, Claymore.

"This is a first in a series of 'brown bag', limited live releases." said a spokeshuman for the band.
 

BROTHER records new song, performs in Melbourne & Canberra
november 2006

BROTHER joins iTunes
october 2006

enter the haggis in la
october 2006

Musikfest Review
august 2006

‘BROTHER is the .... That's really the best way to sum it all up. Their show was amazing. Their music was amazing. And apparently everybody already knew this except for me.’

Read the rest of Judianne Triglia’s review of BROTHER’s Musikfest performance…
 

BROTHER the Buzz Band of Lorient
august 2006

BROTHER ended up the buzz band of the Lorient festival in August, where media interest around the band's individual sound was relentless and comparisons with Midnight Oil, for the band's social and environmental lyrical commentary, were common. European management is now planning a 6 week French tour for early '07.

"As a reflection of themselves and of Australia where they are from, their music is a mix of cultures and influences... Positive waves come from their beings and as soon as they start performing, everything lights up", wrote one French journalist, Olivier Vadrot.

BROTHER’s song, ‘Photograph’ is featured on the Festival Interceltique De Lorient’s compilation CD of artists who performed at the festival.  This CD is available for purchase through Amazon France
 

BROTHER High Sierra Performances Captured
august 2006

BROTHER’s performances at the High Sierra Music Festival were captured by the FestivaLive crew and are available for purchase through the festival’s website.

‘It was truly a pleasure having BROTHER at the festival.’ - David Margulies, High Sierra Music Festival
 

fave BRO musos perform in LA
august 2006

Check out two of our favourite jazz musos in LA when vibes player, Nick Mancini, teams with the Tim Davies Big Band as part of the Ear Orchard Music Series.

BROTHER and Colin Hay have both previously featured with Tim's band of top jazz and studio musicians, and the music is always inspiring.

Nick was a guest performer with BROTHER last year at the Coach House.

Monday August 28 8:30pm
Tim Davies Big Band
feat: Nick Mancini - vibes
CLUB TROPICAL
8641 West Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
http://www.timusic.net
$7 Cover

http://www.NickMancini.net
http://www.Timusic.net
 

more radio airplay in japan
august 2006

Japan radio, Yellow Beat, will spin BROTHER's "Take Me Down" on August 25th, at approximately 8:17 pm, Japanese Standard Time.  For those of you who don't live in Japan, you can catch the webcast at the same time at www.yellowbeat.com.
 

colin hay news
august 2006

year of australia
july 2006

FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE DE LORIENT 2006 Presents the 'YEAR OF AUSTRALIA'

For its 36th edition, the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, which each year focuses on Celtic music and culture, has invited Australia to be the 'Country of Honour' in 2006, in order to promote a stronger awareness about the way Celtic traditions in Australia have interacted and fused with the many other cultural influences in the country, including with Australian Indigenous communities.

For more information, visit these websites:
Australian Consulate France & Festival Interceltique de Lorient
 

vote cahill
june 2006

Sam Cahill, who edited the acclaimed BROTHER dvd, Mongrel Mythology Volume 1, has been selected as a semi-finalist in the 'FYI - Film Your Issue' competition.  George Clooney and Walter Chronkite head the judging panel and your vote can help.

The film is posted for public voting via MSNBC.COM and MSN VIDEO and on www.filmyourissue.com

"The issue that I winded up filming was centered on sensationalism and how media is becoming a corrupt way to instill fear and paranoia through people", explained Cahill in a rare public comment.

Winner announced June 8.
 

BROTHER's 'photograph' boosted
june 2006

BROTHER’s ‘Photograph’ can now be heard on Australia’s Boost Digital Radio, at www.boostdigital.com.
 

texas diabetes research
june 2006

BROTHER fans in Arlington, Texas raised $600 on the weekend for research into diabetes.
The raffle fundraiser for a DidgeriDrew didgeridoo was won by Russell Dienell.
 

guest appearance
may 2006

Angus and Dalbo will make a guest appearance at Molly Malone’s as former BROTHER guitarist, Rick Kurek, performs his last US gig with his band before heading to London. We wish you much success, mate.

Saturday, May 13th @ 7:30 pm
Molly Malone's
575 South Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, California

rickkurek.com
 

'like a wild mood swing' ... music connection magazine
may 2006

‘Like a wild mood swing, the action on-stage moved from raucous and manic to sultry and romantic and back again.’

‘In true indie spirit, BROTHER clearly rebels against mainstream conventions to break new ground. This willingness to take risks and push the pop envelope has yielded some truly unique and memorable music that deserves to find a broadly receptive audience.’

Read the entire review in the May 1st issue of Music Connection magazine

www.musicconnection.com/currentissue/clubreviews/clubreviews.lcgi
 

'as you were' launched
may 2006

After 13 year's worth of hold ups in 13 weeks including digital gremlins and global warming, 'As you were' is ready to ship. Long awaited, much anticipated, 13 years of dedication, emotion and dreams.

   
 

human emergency in darfur, sudan
may 2006

It is reported that over the last 2 years 2.5 million humans have been displaced in Africa's largest country, Sudan, by government-supported troops.  An on-going campaign of rape, slaughter and displacement is currently occurring with an estimated 500 children and adults dying every day as a result of attacks and starvation.

Add your voice to efforts to halt the genocide and learn more ...

MillionVoicesForDarfur.org
 

midwest beat magazine reviews pax romana mmv
april 2006

'Pax Romana MMV is an exceptional CD with cutting-edge songs that one must hear to appreciate … a wild mix of drums and chants that will leave you spinning to the beat.'

Click on the photo to read Anita Maree Lande's
review of Pax Romana MMV.

 

BROTHER cover tune competition
april 2006

BROTHER has recently announced a competition to find the best cover version of the band's songs.  Tracks will be personally selected by BROTHER and will be available for download at the soon-to-be-launched Mongrel Marketplace.  Proceeds from these downloads will be donated towards children's diabetes research.

Email your mp3 file to info@BROTHERmusic.com
Deadline for submission is May 31, 2006
 

pricks and pumps:  living with diabetes
april 2006

BROTHER's Pricks and Pumps page received a facelift recently and a new competition for the best low carb/slow release snack.  The winner of the 'Best Snack in the World' Competition will receive a BROTHER swag pack (music and goodies) with a street value of $50. 

Entries are due no later than May 31, 2006.  Winners will be announced in June.
click for more info
 

baraka screening at the astor theatre
april 2006

Catch Ron Fricke's brilliant film, BARAKA, in its full 70mm splendor at The Astor Theatre in Melbourne on 12 April, 8.00 pm.  BROTHER's 'an daorach bheag' (Exit from Screechville, 1995) can be heard over the 'Burning Oil Fields of Kuwait' section of the movie.

astor-theatre.com
 

pax romana news
april 2006

 
... 'So Not Real', from Pax Romana MMV, is featured on the latest Cleveland Celtic Podcast.
You can catch this indie podcast at clevelandcelticpodcast.com

... 'Pax Romana MMV is a collection of some of BROTHER's finest work,' says Pulse Weekly. 
Read the entire review at pulseweekly.com
 
  

international research into diabetes for kids
march 2006

BROTHER is stepping up its support of diabetes awareness and research with it's first-ever European and Middle East dates.

'We are using this opportunity to challenge our own level of commitment to humans affected by diabetes', announced BROTHER musician, Hamish, in a statement on the band's web site. 'BROTHER has supported the cause in Australia, the US and Canada, but now in a matter of weeks we get to take it completely international. Los Angeles, Paris, Amsterdam, Cairo, Sydney ... here we come.'

5% of BROTHER's merchandise income from the tour will be allocated to research into diabetes.
 

japan radio ... again
march 2006

Japan radio, yellowbeat.com, will premier it's second BROTHER tune on March 31st.
'Take me Down' will spin at approximately 8:33pm (Japan Standard Time).

Yellow Beat Playlist is available for supporters early Friday morning at the following site:

yellowbeat.com
live web radio on Friday is also available

timeanddate.com/worldclock/
check the time from your part of the world
 

more of nick mancini
march 2006

 

24th - 25th March
7.00 - 10.00 pm
Nick Mancini Collective
Vintage Cafe and Bistro
2032 North Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena,  California
626.296.3320 

nickmancini.net
 

'freak winds' hits new york
march 2006

Mongrel Aussie and established actor, Damian de Montemas, is starring off Broadway in 'Freak Winds' ... a very, very dark psychological thriller, laced with violence and humour ... a play that will make you think.  Damian appeared in BROTHER's 2005 behind-the-scenes film, Mongrel Mythology Vol 1.

'Most theatre bores the hell out of me and I'm an actor.  But 'Freak Winds' really is a bloody entertaining play.  So if you're in New York, come and see it ... you won't be disappointed. Previews have already started ... hope to see you there.'  Damian de Montemas

Catch the show ...

28th March - 22nd April
ArcLight Theatre
underneath the beautiful Gothic Church ... in the crypt
152 West 71st Street
New York, NY
212.352.3101
buy tickets
 

a night in malibu for the artists of new orleans
march 2006

'the beautiful girls'
march 2006

pax romana to debut in the Netherlands
march 2006

Pax Romana MMV, the latest CD from BROTHER will be aired in the Netherlands on Radio Winschoten, says DJ Theor Oldenburg.  'An excellent disc!  Very impressive music!'

www.radiowinschoten.nl/
 

nick mancini
march 2006

Nick Mancini, the very same who sat in on vibraphones with BROTHER at the recent Coach House show, plays Cafe Metropol this Thursday, March 16th from 8.00 pm to 10:30 pm, tickets are $5. Nick and his his band create a continually evolving stream of musical settings that are all at once spontaneous, reminiscent and unmarked.

Thursday 16th March
8.00 pm - 10.30 pm
923 East 3rd Street
East of Alameda Street
in Downtown LA's Artist District
nickmancini.net
 

BROTHER vibrations over the land of the rising sun
march 2006

BROTHER's new CD, Pax Romana MMV, has it's premier on Japanese radio on Friday, March 3rd. ‘So Not Real’ will hit the airwaves on JOZZ3ABFM, Yellow Beat Music Radio, Shonan Beach, Japan.

Humans across the globe can catch the webcast at www.yellowbeat.com

8:31pm Japan Standard Time ... the wee hours of Friday morning 3.30 am PST, USA
 

soup for the soul
march 2006

Out-of-the-closet-and-up-on-the-stage-diab, Hamish, is featured in a new book Chicken Soup for the Soul Healthy Living Series: Diabetes.  Canadian author Debbie Okun Hill, who interviewed Hamish for the book says, 'I'm hoping the article will inspire people with diabetes to never give up on their dreams.'

'Chicken Soup ...' in book stores February 28th.

 

first human ... as you were
march 2006

Laura Bacher of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania became the first human in the cosmos to reserve a copy of BROTHER's compilation album, 'As You Were', scheduled for release at the end of the month.
 

tasmania general election ... house of assembly
march 2006

The Tasmanian General Election for the House of Assembly has now been called and will take place on Saturday 18 March 2006. So if you are eligible, cast a vote and save some old growth trees.

All voting enquiries should be directed to the Tasmanian Electoral Office's website www.electoral.tas.gov.au

 
 

south australian state election
march 2006

The 2006 South Australian State Election has been called and will take place on
Saturday 18 March 2006.

All voting enquiries should be directed to the South Australian Electoral Office's website www.seo.sa.gov.au where you can obtain an "Application for a Postal Vote".
 

california caravan tour
march 2006

BROTHER has announced plans for a northern California 'Caravan Tour' this coming summer. The band has a number of dates confirmed for the second half of May, including a two-night stand at the famous Iron Door Saloon at the entrance to the Yosemite National Park, and a first-time appearance at the notorious Strawberry Festival.

Between May 19 and 28 BROTHER hopes to meet up with a 'caravan' of fans at different venues for a smorgasbord of shows.

Humans interested in travel and accommodation options
can register with Lizzie worldwise@rcn.com

For Strawberry Fest. tickets (limited availability) please
enquire with Leila info@BROTHERmusic.com
 

cecilia noel and the wild clams
february 2006

Cecilia Noel and the Wild Clams are performing again...Los Angeles at the Key Club, Thursday February 23. Original salsa sounds from wonderful players.

more info: www.wildclam.com

 

milton small farm expo and youth fest 06
february 2006

The small town of Milton on the southeast coast of Australia is playing host to a quirky combined event on February 18 aimed at raising awareness within its community about its community, bringing together farmers, potential farmers and youth.

Mandy Findlay, Festival coordinator explained, "The Milton Small Farm Expo is aimed at encouraging small coastal landholders to get off their mowers and into farming to create more local produce and jobs for the local markets, while we want to inspire young people, with Youth Fest 06 to take a more active role in the community and how it's being shaped by presenting ideas and perspectives that may help them understand they have a power and potential they can control themselves".

Truth in media, rights at work, community volunteer work and Australia's Wellbeing Manifesto are some of the issues to be presented.

more info: Amanda Findley, Milton Rural Landcare, 44541444, findley@shoal.net.au
 

mongrel e-news
january 2006

Fellow humans and supporters of our often bizarre, always exciting journey ... we send you holiday greetings.  We give you also the first mongrel e-newsletter.  A look back at some of what happened this year ...

december 2005 |  january 2006 |  february 2006


 

gold moon art exhibition
january 2006

For anyone with an interest in fine contemporary painting, Gold Moon is an exhibition of fresh works by Australian artists Kari Bienert and Josh Honeyman. Josh's work is a kind of a story ... of being young and of being mistaken, as much as being misunderstood. Kind of like, folk art meets rock and roll. Of her work Kari says, 'I attempt to reveal the endless evolving rhythms of patterns and notes found in nature and technology.'

Exhibition runs from January 7 - February 5
BGH Gallery
2525 Michigan Avenue #D4
Santa Monica, California

For more info:
Mark Braken
mbracken@intermode.on.net
Joel Newman
australianart@austrade.gov.au
310.229.4869
 

'landscapes and dreamings:  contemporary australian art'
january 2006

let the song selection begin
january 2006

Insiders report that the selection process for BROTHER's planned compilation CD has begun in earnest.  Sources confirm that Angus, Hamish and Dalbo have been somewhat overwhelmed by the response from fans invited to nominate the BROTHER songs they would most like to see included in the release. Responding to insurmountable pressure from new fans requesting out-of-print titles and from long-time fans who have literally worn out their older CDs, the band has committed to release a collection of tracks which will trace the evolution of the BROTHER sound over the ten years leading to the release of Urban Cave.