The Cash Brothers
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The Cash Brothers are a Canadian alternative country/folk rock duo, based in Toronto, Ontario, consisting of brothers Andrew and Peter Cash. Their alt-country/alt-folk music includes ballads which blend acoustic and electric guitar work with vocal harmonies.<ref>"The Cash Brothers A Brand New Night". AllMusic review by Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.</ref>
History
Prior to the creation of The Cash Brothers, Andrew and Peter Cash both had established careers as songwriters and musicians.<ref name=sound>"The Cash Brothers - A Brand New Night". Sound Stage, December 2003</ref> Andrew was a member of the bands L'Étranger and Ursula, and a solo artist, and Peter was a member of Skydiggers. Although their careers were closely connected (Skydiggers, in fact, often played as Andrew's backing band at the Spadina Hotel), they had never written or performed as a duo.<ref name="Inc.2001">Template:Cite magazine</ref>
In 1996, however, Peter left his band, and Ursula disbanded.<ref name="Inc.2001" /> The brothers started writing songs<ref>"Getting tight on Cash". Showbiz, ANN MARIE McQUEEN Nov 30, 2004</ref> and performing as a duo. Their debut album as The Cash Brothers, Raceway, was recorded over time at Chemical Sound and released independently in 1999.<ref name="Inc.2001" /> With a few changes, it was re-released in the US and in Europe by Rounder Records in 2001 under the name How was Tomorrow.<ref name="BarclaySchneider2011">Template:Cite book</ref> The pair toured with a backup band in the UK, Netherlands and the US in support of the album.<ref name="Inc.2001" />
Their second album, Phonebooth Tornado, came out in 2000.<ref name=sound />
By the time their album A Brand New Night was released in 2003, the pair had toured extensively,<ref>"The Cash Brothers A Brand New Night". Exclaim, By Jason Schneider Aug 01, 2003</ref><ref>"The Cash Brothers A Brand New Night". The Music Box, November 2003, Volume 10, #11 by John Metzger</ref> and were developing a more electric and pop-oriented sound.<ref>"The Cash Brothers - A Brand New Night (Zoe)". Net Rhythms, Mike Davies</ref> They toured in support of the album in the US.<ref>"Latest News". Atlanta Music Guide, (date not apparent)</ref>
Touring band
While on tour, the brothers travel with a backup band. Musicians who have toured with the Cash Brothers include Gord Tough, Randy Curnew, Paul Taylor and Todd Lumley.<ref name="Inc.2001" />
Discography
- Raceway (1999)
- Phonebooth Tornado (2000)
- How Was Tomorrow (2001) (re-release of Raceway)
- A Brand New Night (2003)
- Skydiggers/Cash Brothers (2006)