New Release + New Project: The Brothers Druthers
Me (left) & my longtime compadre N8 Jones
It's not an understatement to say how proud I am of this release, and our history together as friends, songwriters and indie musicians. After 25+ years of playing and writing together, N8 Jones and I have made things official with the formation of The Brothers Druthers. Our 2-song debut album is out now everywhere, though we’d certainly appreciate your support by downloading/streaming/supporting the songs on our BandCamp page. We’ll need the gas money as we hit the road for the 10-date ‘River Decides Tour' in less than a week!
Song Tidbits: These two songs are co-writes, inspired from an epic roadtrip when we were 21 years old. The excursion spanned much of our summer, living out of a 1990 Camry with tent, guitars, a loaded car topper that dented the roof panel. We were students at Western KY University and this was our summer break. We had never been west of St. Louis. Our parents were freaking out but gave us their blessings as we left Kentucky. A figure-8 route of the US, pre-cell phones, 13 national parks, sleeping on the dirt every night, meeting a lot of strangers and making fast friends, first time experiencing the western vibe (including Wyoming) for two Kentucky boys that forever impacted our lives. N8 and I were high school buds and then college roommates. About one year ahead of this roadtrip, we acquired acoustic guitars on the same day, so it was formative times as green musicians and aspiring songwriters. The story is still writing itself decades later...
Album Credits
N8 Jones - acoustic guitar; lead, harmony & backing vocals
Aaron Davis – resonator, harmonium, electric guitars, harmonica; lead, harmony & backing vocals
Marcus Brothwell – bass
Jaret Ellis – drums, percussion
Music & Lyrics by Aaron Wesley Davis (Three Hearted Recording), Nathan L Jones (Boone Branch Studio)
Produced by The Brothers Druthers
Recorded by Aaron Davis/Three Hearted Recording, Hoback WY and Marcus Brothwell/Teal Turtle Studio, Frankfort KY
Mixed and Mastered by Aaron Davis/Three Hearted Recording, Hoback WY
Packing the 1990 Camry to head on the trip that would forever impact our lives, and inspire the new tunes