Steve will end his mini-tour of France on november 26, opening for
legendary artist Ray Charles in Beauvais.
Steve is once again a guest of this year's Show du refuge. This
prestigious benefit concert will take place on November 21 at Montreal's
Metropolis.
Steve Hill will open for yet another legend, and not the least, blues
legend
B.B. King, at the salle Wilfrid-Pelletier of the Place des Arts in
Montreal, on February 1st. 2001. Don't miss it!
Tickets are on sale on Réseau Admission and at Place des Arts.
Stephen Barry has a new album in the making. Recording will take place
this winter.
Les Ours are preparing a new album. The fruits of this hibernation in
the studio will blossom in 2001.
Thanks to all of you our regular users and guest visitors for purchasing
our products via our on-line store and for visiting our Web site. Thanks
for your patience. Setting-up and operating an on-line store and Internet
site along with our regular business is not an easy task but we are
working hard to make you happy!! So, sorry for the sometimes delayed
up-dates and newsletters and for the occasionnal problems we encountered
with the shopping cart in the beginning. We welcome your comments and
questions at any time at: productions@bros.ca
Bros Productions Inc. - Newsletter
No 7, April 18, 2000
Bros opens online store!
Bros Productions Inc. annonce the opening of their brand new online
store. Thanks to our secure transaction system, it is now possible to
buy most of the records of our catalogue and pay with your credit card
(Visa, Mastercard and American Express). It is, of course, always
possible to pay via cheque or C.O.D. if prefered.
Purchasing via our credit card system offers you, in a full proof secure way,
a quick, easy, and cheap way to acquire our products.
BROS PRODUCTIONS - NEWSLETTER
No 6, February 2nd, 2000
STEVE HILL AND MICHAEL JEROME BROWNE ARE NOMINEES AT THE JUNO AWARDS FOR
BEST BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR !
We, at Bros Records, are very proud and happy to annouce that two of our
artists already well known on the Canadian blues scene, Steve Hill and
Michael Jerome Browne, were officialy nominated today for a Juno Award.
These two artists are nominated in the “ Best Blues Album “ category.
Steve Hill for his second album entitled “ Call it What You Will “ and
Michael Jerome Browne for his self titled album (both on Bros Records).
Congratulations to these two greatly talented artists and the best of
luck to them both for the up-coming event.
BROS PRODUCTIONS - MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
No.5, September 20th., 1999
Steve Hill and Les Ours nominated at l'ADISQ!
Bros Productions is proud to announce the nomination of Steve Hill and
of Les Ours at l'ADISQ, Quebec's musical industry annual gala.
Congratulations and good luck to our artists.
NEWS ABOUT STEVE HILL
Steve and his band (including new members Scotty Doubt on guitar and
Sébastien Langlois on drums) are embarquing on a tour of western Canada,
starting September 21st. thru October 16th. The band is also scheduled
for a tour of Belgium and France at the end of November. For a detailed
listing of dates and venues consult our web site.
BOB WALSH AND ALLARD STRING QUARTET: LIVE ALBUM TO BE RECORDED
Following their much acclaimed collaboration, Quebec's most famous blues
voice and the celebrated Allard string quartet have decided to
immortalize their collaboration. The live recording is scheduled for
this fall and the album launch is due for the begining of year 2000.
WELCOME TO VANN DELOREY!
Bros Productions wishes a very warm welcome to Vann Delorey, a very
talented rock artist, guitarist,singer and song-writer. Bros will very
soon distribute the new album of this artist entitled "Full Cool",don't
miss it!
NEW ON OUR WEB SITE
Lyrics to the songs of Steve Hill's latest album, “Call It What You
Will”, can now be read on our web site. Sing along!
BROS PRODUCTIONS - MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
No. 3, June 1st 1999
News on Steve Hill
Steve is playing at the Montreal Jazz Fest. on June 30th and July 1st. with blues legends Buddy Guy and Jimmie Vaughan.
During the month of June, Steve will be enjoying a most deserved rest. After The Montreal Jazz Fest gigs, he will kick off a tour that will take him and his band throughout the province of Quebec (July-August), the Maritimes in September and the rest of Canada in October.
Consult our web site for information concerning his tour and to listen to excerpts of his new album.
Steve's first album is currently available in Europe on the ¨Music Avenue¨ label. " Call it what you will " is readily available
throughout Canada.
CATCH THE MISSISSIPPI HEAT!
Mississippi Heat, the all-star Chicago based blues band, is launching their new album, on Bros Records, called "Handyman". This is by far their best ever recording according to all that heard it!
With their spectacular new singer Katherine Davis, the band is sure to make a strong impression on their fans old and new!
Rumor has it that the band might be playing at the Montreal Jazz Fest in Montreal next month...check it out!
The Handyman Cd will be available in all good record store from July 1st.
Catch their canadian appearances: September 1st 1999 at the Rimouski (Qc) Jazz and Blues Festival, and September 3rd 1999 at L'Anglicane de Lévis, Qc.
A NEW ALBUM FOR SILVIO RODRIGUEZ
Bros Productions are very proud to distribute Silvio Rodriguez's new album on Ojala Records, entitled "Descartes".
Silvio Rodriguez has written some of Mercedes Sosa's greatest hits. He is considered to be the main influence behind the Nueva Cancion' (the new song movement) that shook the Spanish culture and the world in the late seventies. His song tell of the Cuban experience and singer Juan-Luis Guerra identified Silvio Rodriguez has his biggest influence.
Silvio Rodriguez : a superstar of latin music!
NEWLY AVAILABLE THRU OUR DISTRIBUTION CATALOGUE
Latin music of the 60's on Antilla, Maype, Suave and Funny Records.
CONSULT OUR WEB SITE!
Bros Productions inc. - NEWSLETTER
No.2, may 1st., 1999
Bros covers “the Bear” necessities !
On March 20th, in Montreal, the band Les Ours launched their first album
entitled “L'Homme qui a vu L'homme”. This group of seven musicians firts
started out in 1996. Their musical style could be dubbed “polyphonic
western”. The band takes you on a trip to the roots of classic western
quebecois country style with covers of artists such as Marcel Martel, Gerry
Joly, Stephen Faulkner, Lévis Boulianne and a few original numbers.
Bros Productions is the proud distributor of this musical project. For more
on Les Ours: http://www3.sympatico.ca/pantouffe or call the Info-Ours line: (514) 596-1548
Ray Bonneville's new album to be launched soon
The third album of the respected singer-songwriter will be entitled “Gust Of
Wind”, and released by Stony Plains Records. Ray , who spends his time
between Nashville and Montreal, will be in Quebec at the end of this month to
present his new work, co-produced by Colin Linden. Other cities will be
visited and concert dates throughout Canada and the United-States will be
anounced shortly.
Steve Hill triumphs at The Medley!
Playing a jam-packed Medley Bar, Steve Hill once again electrified everyone
with his knock-down solos, his bluesy voice and his charismatic presence.
Steve and his musicians, joined by Montreal's #1 harp virtuoso Bharath
Rajakumar, were star-performers of The Medley en Blues Festival in Montreal
on April 21st.
Michael Jerome Browne in New Orleans
On Monday, April 26, Michael J. Browne played at the O'Flahertys' Pub in New
Orleans. The concert was part of the LMNOP (Louisiana Music New Oleans' Pride)
Music Conference. Michael performed a few songs from his self titled solo
album. He shared the stage with many other prestigious artists including Ray
Bonneville.
BROS PRODUCTIONS - MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
No.1, april 1st 1999
Impressive news on Steve Hill
Near 5000 albums sold in Quebec in just 6 weeks!
Steve Hill's new album «Call it what you will» receives an enthusiastic
welcome from critics and the public. Everyone unanimously agrees and praises
the virtuosity, the flair and style of this rising celebrity.
Consult our web site for information concerning his tour and to listen to
excerpts of his new album: http://www.bros.ca/bros/eshill.htm.
A show not to be missed!
Steve's first album is currently available in Europe on the ¨Music Avenue¨
label. «Call it what you will» is readily available throughout Canada.
A final tribute for Vann ¨Piano Man¨ Walls
A farewell evening for Mr. Vann ¨Piano Man¨ Walls took place at L'Air du
temps in Montreal, Wednesday March 31st.
The famous pianist, composer and arranger passed away on the 24th of February
1999 in Montreal. He was 81 years old.
On the evening of the 31th, which was open to the public, members of his
family, close friends, acquintances and colleagues-musicians were present.
The Stephen Barry Band, Craig Morrison, Michael Jerome Browne and many others
performed in his honor.
For more information on Mr. Vann Walls or to listen to excerpts, consult our
web site: http://www.bros.ca/bros/evwalls.htm.
The Stephen Barry Band: A new line-up!!!!
The group has returned stronger than ever from a successful tour which was
greatly appreciated throughout France and Belgium. Also in the news, the
departure of long-time bandmember guitarist/singer Michael Jerome Browne. MJB
will be pursuing a solo career, although collaborating on the occasional
Stephen Barry Band recording or performance projects. The SBB new line-up
will be announced shortly!
Michael Jerome Browne: A thrilling discovery!
The ex-Stephen Barry Band, MJB is beginning to tour behind his first solo
album. Since his solo debut last November, MJB continues to charm audiences
with his soothing voice and his charismatic manner.
Critics have praised MJB as one of the best blues acoustic album of the year!
IN ADDITION TO OUR REGULAR ARTIST'S TOURING, CATCH THESE FINE ACTS ON TOUR:
BRYAN LEE
From April 7th until the 18th throughout Quebec.
Jimmy Johnson
April 13th at the Silver Dollar in Toronto.
April 15th: Opening in Montreal at Festival Medley En Blues.
16th of April at Rainbow Bistro of Ottawa.
Big Dave & The Ultrasonics
April 14th at Café Campus in Montreal.
April 15th at Le D'Auteuil bar in Quebec.
April 16th at Café Bonsai Blues in Maniwaki Qc.
April 17th at Chez Simon Bar in Joliette, Qc.
CONSULT OUR WEB SITE!!!
http://www.bros.ca
