{"id":23162,"date":"2014-09-22T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2014-09-21T21:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maytherockbewithyou.com\/mtrbwy\/?p=23162"},"modified":"2014-09-21T20:20:41","modified_gmt":"2014-09-21T10:20:41","slug":"the-wolfe-brothers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maytherockbewithyou.com\/mtrbwy\/2014\/09\/the-wolfe-brothers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wolfe Brothers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n<\/a>\u201cI\u2019d say our \u2018chops\u2019 came from playing rock and metal as teenagers, as is the case for a lot of people. We were exposed to a lot of country as youngsters, had our hi gain metal phase in high school, mellowed out a bit in college and eventually came back to country – but with rock ideals so thoroughly ingrained they’re never going away.\u201d<\/p>\n

From release: The Wolfe Brothers are the real deal. Like so many before them, they are the product of the Aussie pub and club scene, working hard for years, honing their craft and eventually breaking through to become\u2026\u2026an \u201covernight success\u201d ? Hardly overnight, certainly a success – with a great future ahead of them.\u00a0 The Wolfe Brothers have cut their teeth over the past 18 months, touring nationally with Lee Kernaghan as both his support act and backing band, hitting every far-flung corner of Australia. After placing second in the 2012 series of Australia\u2019s Got Talent, The Wolfe Brothers, comprising brothers Nick and Tom Wolfe, along with childhood friends Brodie Rainbird and Casey Kostiuk, were signed to ABC Music and scored a deal with Lee Kernaghan\u2019s management company. The rest is history.<\/p>\n

We had front man Nick Wolfe answer some questions for us about the band, their music, touring and why their answer to my question about a cover song makes them go up a hundred points in my good books\u2026<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the basics; for those that aren\u2019t aware of you, can you please give us the abridged version of The Wolfe Brothers story, how you all came to be and the what seems to be a somewhat easy decision on the name of the band? <\/strong>
\nWe\u2019re a group of fun lovin\u2019 Tassie lads, two brothers myself (Nick) and Tom, and two lifelong mates, Casey and Brodie that have had enough dinners at Mum\u2019s place to qualify as brothers. We\u2019ve played together in one form or another for most of our lives. From our teenage angst metal phase, to the glam rock phase of our college years, a million cover gigs and everything in between we\u2019ve done it together. Things really went to the next level in 2012 when we came runners up on Channel 7\u2019s Australias Got Talent series. Since then we\u2019ve signed with ABC\/ Universal Music, toured the country with Aus country music icon Lee Kernaghan, released our debut album \u201cIt\u2019s On\u201d and our brand new album \u201cNothin\u2019 but Trouble\u201d just hit shelves last week. It\u2019s been a busy couple of years and we\u2019ve loved every minute.<\/p>\n

Can you now please introduce each band member including yourself, and give us a rock \u2018n\u2019 roll fact or myth about each of you?<\/strong>
\nOk, let\u2019s start with Tom: He\u2019s loud\u2026like really loud. Even in his sleep he creates noise. We call him the walking definition of ADD. He\u2019s a terrible driver and is only allowed to drive the van if theres absolutely no other option. He\u2019s fine with this by the way. He’s a great bass player and really is the front man of the band – even though not the lead singer.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s me. I\u2019m a lot quieter than Tom, whereas Tom lives for playing live and making a big scene of things, the best part for me is the recording, writing and creating. It\u2019s not that I don\u2019t like playing live, I love it. But just not as much as Tom.<\/p>\n

Brodie is our own photogenic version of Angus Young, while every live photo of me comes out like I\u2019m having a stroke on stage, Brode always pulls off rock shapes that can only be described as epic. Brode is a dedicated guitar nerd, he practices probably more often than I sleep and even builds his own pedals and amps. He also is the mediator in brotherly arguments that inevitably happen between Tom and I.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s Casey. Being the only parent in the band one might think that would make him the most mature. Not so. But I\u2019m happy to put up with the range of ridiculous noises he creates as we drive around in hire cars because the guy is a seriously good drummer\u2026 like world class. And his on stage vibe and energy puts most drummers to shame.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>You have just released your newest album \u2018Nothin\u2019 But Trouble\u2019, so instead of giving us a standard review, let\u2019s say if you had to give us your best door to door sales pitch to try and convince someone to listen to it before they slam the door in your face, what do you say to them?
\n<\/strong>Hi! You like pub rock, classic rock, new country, traditional country, hair metal and irish drinking songs?! Great you need this album in your life! <\/strong><\/p>\n

In terms of your song writing, what do you consider to be the most important ingredients that make up one of your songs?<\/strong>
\nWhere the subject lends itself, I try to write lyrics that are really visual because I personally love songs that take you some other place in the mind. That\u2019s what really floats my boat as a listener, and a big part of why I love country so much. I just connect with a song a lot more if there\u2019s a detailed picture being painted in my head. It\u2019s a hard thing to do sometimes as there\u2019s only so many words in a 3 or 4 minute song, gotta make each one count.<\/p>\n

With your debut album \u2018It\u2019s On\u2019 out in 2013, did you set out to do anything differently this time around with your newest release?<\/strong>
\nRecording \u2018Nothin\u2019 But Trouble\u2019 was very different to \u201cIt\u2019s On\u201d Whereas our first album was recorded at home, nights after working dayjobs, tracked in lounge rooms and bedrooms and mostly self-produced. This album was done at 301 Byron Bay, with Luke Wooten, a guy with over ten US no.1s to his name. To simply be in such a world class facility, with great people around and for two solid weeks, no distractions (well, ok the local nightlife was a bit of a distraction..) was just like a dream to us! Our manager Steve White who’s been in the game his entire life said it was the most stress free album he’s ever been involved with.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve seen \u2018That Kinda Night\u2019 all over CMC of late and due to its amazing catchiness I find myself humming it randomly, so is there a story behind this song you can share with us?
\n<\/strong>The opening line \u201cIt\u2019s a roll down your windows, Night Moves on the radio\u2026\u201d obviously refers to the Bob Segar song. As fate would have it our producer Luke ran into Bob Segar himself in a Nashville studio recently and showed him the track. Thankfully, Bob absolutely loved it and may have got a little emotional! Absolutely crazy to think Bob Segar has even heard our music let alone had that reaction!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lyrically and musically, currently what or who inspires\/influences your music the most?
\n<\/strong>I\u2019m serious when I say George Jones to Pantera and everything in between. We\u2019re all big fans of good music, regardless of genre. I get pissed off when I see people having this on perpetual argument about new country not being \u2018real\u2019 country and blah blah bloody blah.\u00a0\u00a0 Truly good songs cut through all the bull shit. <\/strong><\/p>\n

On the other side of that, who did you grow up listening to and how did they help create the style of music that can now be heard throughout your music?
\n<\/strong>I\u2019d say our \u2018chops\u2019 came from playing rock and metal as teenagers, as is the case for a lot of people. We were exposed to a lot of country as youngsters, had our hi gain metal phase in high school, mellowed out a bit in college and eventually came back to country – but with rock ideals so thoroughly ingrained they’re never going away. <\/strong><\/p>\n

In terms of touring, where can people catch you playing, and for those that haven\u2019t seen you, how would you describe a typical Wolfe Brothers live show?
\n<\/strong>You never know where we\u2019ll turn up, we\u2019ve done every state bar the N.T but are heading there soon which\u2019ll be great. As they say on Wayne\u2019s World \u201cBook them, and they will come\u2026\u201d We try to make our shows somewhere that people can leave there troubles at the door and just get loose for a couple of hours, regardless of age or walk of life. Fun, big energy, entertainment.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve been out with Lee <\/strong>Kernaghan <\/strong>for the last year and a half, has this experience of playing with and watching a veteran like Lee helped and shaped the band further in terms of your live show and presence?
\n<\/strong>Playing with L.K has been the best apprenticeship we could have asked for. Lee\u2019s very particular that the songs are played true to the album, the show runs tight and every fan gets their money\u2019s worth. He\u2019s been a great role model for us and proud to call him a great friend.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a bit of fun, say you get the chance to open for any artist or band in the world, who would they be and why?
\n<\/strong>Any of the big US country guys, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan or Florida Georgia Line. I think we\u2019d fit like a glove on that bill so guys if you\u2019re reading this I\u2019m waiting by the phone and our bags are packed\u2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you could cover one song in your live set that no one would ever expect, what would it be and why?
\n<\/strong>Ok, gonna get a bit self-indulgent here. Warrant – Uncle Tom\u2019s Cabin. Yes. It\u2019s hair metal, but to me it\u2019s got it all – a great story, dynamic light and shade, and just some all-out energy. Kind of what we try and do with our band in a nutshell. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Lastly, with 2014 coming to a close, here’s a chance to gaze into your crystal ball and see the future.\u00a0 So, by the end of 2014, The Wolfe Brothers will:<\/strong>
\n1. Play a heap more shows in new places.
\n2. Make a heap more friends and fans.
\n3. Most likely get very hungover several times in the process.<\/p>\n

Thanks for your time today and May the Rock be with You!<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>And also with you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Essential Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From:<\/strong> Neika, Tasmania. Australia<\/p>\n

Sounds like: <\/strong>Country Rock<\/p>\n

Band members:<\/strong> Nick Wolfe-Guitar, Vocals, Tom Wolfe – Bass, Vocals, Brodie Rainbird \u2013 Guitar, Casey Kostiuk – Drums<\/p>\n

Latest Release:<\/strong> Nothin\u2019 But Trouble (ABC Music \/ Universal \u2013 Out now)<\/p>\n

Websites:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.thewolfebrothers.com<\/a> & official facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n

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