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BROTHERS ANGELS AND DEMONS – THE STORY BEHIND THE BREWSTER BROTHERS TOUR RETURNS IN 2016 WITH A STRING OF SPECIAL SHOW DATES

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SHOW FEATURES TWO GENERATIONS OF BREWSTERS ON STAGE

There are few stories in the Australian music industry more interesting and diverse than that of Rick and John Brewster, the founding musicians behind rock legends The Angels. In 2014, the musicians, who have aptly named the title of Australia’s premier guitarists, decided to do something different. The ensuing tour – Brothers, Angels and Demons – was unlike anything they’d ever done before. It was a warts and all account of their careers to date, where they shared the good bits, the bad bits and everything in between with audiences. Now, the Brewster Brothers are back for a limited run of their acclaimed show which will see them tour to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle.

The Brothers, Angels and Demons show initially earned rave reviews as part of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. The show, and the subsequent tour, thanks to popular demand, has given audiences a new insight to two of the most successful and influential songwriters Australia has ever seen. The tour is even more special in that it also features two generations of Brewsters, with John’s sons – Sam Brewster [bass], Tom Brewster [drums] and Harry Brewster [guitar] – joining Rick and John onstage for this unforgettable trip through music history.

The Brewster Brothers grew up with an appreciation of completely different genres of music from Bob Dylan to the true classical aficionados, which eventually led to them gigging around Adelaide as The Moonshine Jug and String Band. They rapidly earned themselves appreciation from their musical peers (who would soon turn out to be become fellow band members) and nods of approval from the industry itself. This fast fowarded their blues-oriented covers shows into hard rockin’ gigs in some of the toughest pubs in Australia, first as The Keystone Angel, then just The Angels, which took them into the reputed Alberts’ studios to lay down their debut record thanks to a recommendation from another set of legendary brothers, the Youngs.

Now, more than four decades on, the two brothers who were once worlds apart in music are sitting back to reflect on their love of piano and acoustic guitar, and discuss their songwriting process and how two typical Aussie blokes from Adelaide helped create some of the biggest and most memorable songs in the history of the Australian music industry. Brothers, Angels and Demons takes audiences on a wild ride from the start of The Angels, the Brewster brothers memories of recording in the legendary Alberts’ Studio 1, King Street, sometimes standing in line while AC/DC recorded one of their classic tracks, of things that happen on tour (and of course, some stories of which will always stay on tour) and the highs and lows of what is unquestionably one of the country’s most beloved rock bands. 

Audiences will join the Brewster Brothers for a flashback journey through their four musical decades together. They’ll strap on the washboard and banjo to reveal their musical partnership beginnings with The Moonshine Jug & String Band, perform some of their  most famous hit songs from The Angels and will bring you safely back to the present with songs from The Brewster Brothers. They’ll expertly demonstrate why they’re considered among the country’s best songwriters and musicians, and it will rapidly become evident why the Brewster Brothers are so highly revered by their peers. Their talent, humbleness and complete and utter respect of their craft stands them apart.

Expect Australian rock secrets and stories from the road shared for the very first time outside of the backstage band room. This show has been described as ‘Thunder, Lightning and Rock n Roll’, and it’s certainly an apt description. This is one of those ‘on the edge of your seats’ shows that will have you

mesmerised from the first opening chord and until the final encore. Brothers, Angels and Demons explores every facet of the Brewster Brothers lives and their near death misses. This plus the many flashbacks of their careers, their times on stage as The Angels, the appropriate and sometimes inappropriate actions of being on the road, the excitement of a soaring career and memories earned by a longevity of reaching into the hearts of Australian music fans.

What makes this show even more special, is that is it 100% a family affair – a family who have earned their stripes together and are now sharing unforgettable experiences onstage in this extraordinary performance. Sam, Tom and Harry were brought up on the Brewster Brothers music, learned to play practicing The Angels hit songs and are all now consummate musicians in their own right. Appearing on stage with their father and uncle is a special experience, not only for the family, but for the audience as well. An evening in the company of the Brewsters in Brothers, Angels and Demons will certainly be memorable. 

The 2016 tour will also feature The Electronic Swagman (aka Raymond Hawkins) as the master of ceremonies for the shows. Raymond has a long association with the Brewster Brothers and The Angels, having toured with them internationally from 1978 for many years as their lighting operator. His inclusion in the show adds another unforgettable element in leaving ‘no stone unturned’ in the Brewsters’ story. 

I loved the ‘Brothers, Angels & Demons’ show. It is a truly remarkable piece of art that everyone, Angels fan or not, will love. A great informative and often humorous journey delivered in a most unique and dynamic fashion. A must see… – Kate Ceberano [Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2012]

What an extraordinary piece of Australian rock and roll history as told by the Brewster brothers, two of the key players in the story and what great musicians they are! – Douglas Gautier [Adelaide Festival Centre CEO]

Saturday 7th May 2016

Norwood Hotel, ADELAIDE SA

97 The Parade, Norwood SA

(08) 8431 1822 | www.moshtix.com.au ;

Friday 13th May 2016

Birds Basement, MELBOURNE VIC

11 Singers Lane, Melbourne VIC www.birdsbasement.com ;

Saturday 14th May 2016

Caravan Music Club, OAKLEIGH VIC

95-97 Drummond Street, Oakleigh VIC www.caravanmusic.com.au ;

Thursday 19th May 2016

Brass Monkey, CRONULLA NSW

115A Cronulla Street, Cronulla NSW

(02) 9544 3844 | www.brassmonkey.com.au

1300 762 545 | www.oztix.com.au ;

Friday 20th May 2016 

Lizottes, NEWCASTLE NSW

31 Morehead Street, Lambton NSW

(02) 4956 2066 | www.lizottes.com.au ;

Saturday 21st May 2016

The Basement, SYDNEY NSW

7 Macquarie Place, Sydney NSW

(02) 9251 2797 | www.thebasement.com.au

For more information, please visit http://brothersangelsanddemons.com.au ;

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