The Brew (Band)

The Brew is a British blues-rock band.

History

The band consists of bassist Tim Smith, his son Kurtis Smith on drums and guitarist Jason Barwick. Initially headed Tim Smith on vocals, from 2008 took over the increasingly Barwick. The trio from the north-east England Grimsby playing together since about 2005, when the two younger members were still teenagers. Already in 2006 they released a debut album that was how the band The Brew. This, together with the second album The Joker two years later they attracted attention throughout Europe.

Above all, their success but founded on their live performances. When rock 'n ' Blues Custom Show 2006 in Derbyshire they were brought after a gig the same for a second appearance on the following day on the main stage and renewed commitment for the following year. From the Magazine It's Only Rock 'n ' Roll ( the magazine of the Rolling Stones fan ) they were voted the best band of 2006/ 07. When Maas Boulevard Festival in Rotterdam they were headlining and entered the 2007/ 08 also two years in a row. From Spain to Poland, she gave concerts and were represented at rock festivals in Europe. Another highlight was recorded for German TV WDR Rockpalast concert in July 2009.

Your 2010's album A Million Dead Stars appeared on the German label Jazz House Records and was produced by Chris West, who had worked with The Verve, Status Quo and Uriah Heep.

Style

2012 appeared the new album, The Third Floor, with which it ' cause brought a new " era " of rock and roll. The extensive solos and playing style of guitarist and singer Jason Barwick go in the direction of guitar legends like Jimmy Page or Stevie Ray Vaughan. The great vote of bass ( Tim Smith) and percussion ( Kurtis Smith) allow a direct comparison with John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. The strikingly large drums (14 " snare drum, 13" tom, 16 " floor tom, 18" floor tom and 26 " bass drum ), as well as various basins resemble particularly the setup of John Bonham. Comes The Brew Live like" The Who " of.

Discography

• The Brew (April 2006)
• Fate and Time E. P. (April 2007)
• Live in Belgium ( recorded live DVD March 2008)
• The Joker (August 2008)
• A Million Dead Stars (January 2010)
• The Third Floor (September 2011)
• Live in Europe ( September 2012 )
• Control ( February 2014 )