The Bergevin Brothers

The Bergevin Brothers
Origin Seattle, Washington, United States
Genres Jazz, Political Music
Years active 2008 - present
Labels Bergevin Brothers Music
Associated acts Holly Phillips
Members Jon Bergevin
Joe Bergevin
Past members Jake Bergevin
Matt Cameron (Drummer)
Patrinell Wright (Vocals/Arranging)
Frank Seeberger (Electric guitar)
Osama Afifi (Electric Bass)
Arturo Rodriguez (Latin Percussion)
Jessica Howard (Tambourine)
Holly Phillips (Vocals)
Jimmy Sisco (Trumpet)
Jon Goforth (Saxophone and Woodwinds)
Brennan Carter (Trumpet)
Greg Schroeder (Trombone)
Emmanual Del Casal (Electric Bass)
Geoffrey Castle (Fiddle)

The Bergevin Brothers are an American Seattle based band. Founded by brothers Joe & Jon Bergevin, the band promotes political and other causes through their music. They are most famous for their song "Fired Up, And Ready to Go" that was inspired by United States President Barack Obama's inauguration. The band is currently signed to their own record label Bergevin Brothers Music.

The Bergevin Brothers have also created a musical piece for the film "Barack Obama: Who is this Guy?"[1] The film was released by Veridicus Films in October 2008. Other projects have included raising money for Hurricane Katrina victims[2][3] and the Seattle Artists Foundation.[4][5] Their music will also be featured in the documentary "Barack Obama: The Man and his Journey".[6]

Influences

The Bergevin Brothers list their influences as Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, Sting, Billy Joel, Queen, Johnny Cash, Roger Miller, Supertramp, Ray Charles, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Madonna and Michael Jackson.[7]

Discography

Year Album
2008 Seven Songs for America and One for the World (2008)

Filmography

Year Film Producer Role
2008 Barack Obama: Who is this Guy? Veridicus Films Cast & Soundtrack
2009 Barack Obama: The Man and his Journey Veridicus Films Cast & Soundtrack
2009 By The People Amy Rice, Alicia Sams Soundtrack

References

  1. ↑ http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/blog/bergevinbrothers
  2. ↑ http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/kir/community/38434584.html
  3. ↑ http://www.seattlepi.com/pop/382360_tf109.html
  4. ↑ http://seattle-avenue.com/wp/2007/08/25/seattle-artists-total-experience-gospel-choir/
  5. ↑ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i4e3f5abcf0f51c321eba3ff0a17863b7
  6. ↑ http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/showbiz/2009/01/28/sbt.underwood.and.obama.cnn
  7. ↑ http://www.thepeoplesmusicawards.com/bergevinbrothersmusic/


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