It's Hank!

I've been asked at the website a shitload of times "Who is that introducing the band before the song Kiss It Up to God on The One and Lonely C.D."? It is the same person who speaks after The Great Goodbye, Mr. Henry Charles Bukowski! Both Bukowski and Fante(The Brotherhood of the Grape,Ask the Dust) have influenced my music. I suggest reading them both........If you have the nuts. Literature, like film is filled with people praised for mediocrity so when you encounter something with true genius it becomes consuming. Bukowski writes the most beautiful poetry I've ever read. He is notorious for his bottle tilting, but that has nothing to do with the blunt,magically poignant lines he has put to paper. Liking Bukowski for his drinking is equivalent to liking Dali for his moustache.

WGBB host The Brotherhood

Thursday Sept 29th Walker & Geoff appeared live on 1240 Am WGBB to talk about Life at Into the Whip Records,The Brotherhood and Symptom 7. The show was hosted by D.J. Frankie 11pm until midnight. To listen Frankie's Show on-line click here. http://www.am1240wgbb.com/live.html.html A live performance of "You" & "The Great Goodbye" from the C.D. The One and Lonely was performed in Studio.

OCT 1st gig Cancelled!

Sorry about the last minute news. I am glad though, I will do some free solo shows in Queens and Manhattan to make amends! I should have known 1)Long Island,2)Gig with former rock star and 3) strikes you're OUT!

Thad-Rock

Thaddeus Schneider is an actor who has appeared in "Law and Order" and Indie film "Love Like Blood" www.lovelikebloodmovie.com he is an old friend of the band, the Brotherhood's music has been featured in some of the work he has been involved in. He is genuine, the real deal and is coming to a theatre near you.......Maybe to stick the fucker up!

Eddy Joe McCabe

Eddy Joe McCabe former percussion player in Q-South has been playing Bass Guitar in The Brotherhood since the band was formed. Eddy Joe has guts. Guts are rare! I've known Eddy Joe a long time, I hope to know him even longer!

Ron Zabrocki

I've been lucky to have worked with Ron Zabrocki for the past 15 years. He has performed,produced and critiqued my music and help me accomplish things that I would not have been able to do on my own. His guitar playing is un-matched and he is an all-around great producer. Both Ron and his wife Lori design and record C.D.'s from start to finish. Ron formerly of Ozone Park is now in Connecticut, If you are looking to make a record stop by www.zabrockidigital.com

Machel Montano,Xtatik and Walker

Soca music has been great to me over the years. I have worked with some of the most talented people involved in it. Machel Montano will eventually take Soca everywhere and become a house hold name in countries all over the world. Bunji Garlin,Alison Hinds, (Producer) Brent Toussaint,(D.J. & Artist) Envy,Iwer George,3 Suns and a list is to long to finish. Do yourself a favor buy some Soca music. Trinidad is a magical place, They have statues dedicated to musicians instead of soldiers. The last melodic instrument(Steel Pan) was invented in the Dock-yards. I am happy to have been a part of it all. Visit www.xtatik.com or www.bunjigarlin.com or you can see it on DVD Machel and Xtaik (with Sparrow, Rose and Me(walker) www.islandmix.com/rumshop/product_info.php?cpath=28&products_id=112&osCsid=75a3212cdaca54de2e4da2e2950751de I have a compilation of Soca C.D. coming out In November with some new tunes and the original Rock/Soca tunes. I will start a new Brotherhood of the Grape C.D. in January 2006. My days in Soca are most likely over, I'm looking down the road, but I give love and respect to all the Caribbean artist and mostly Trinidad and Tobago!

Ed "Ace" Klinger

Eddie "Ace" Klinger is an all-around monster. Drummer,songwriter and producer. I began writing songs with Eddie in the late 80's and even "The One and Lonely" features Good Grief a song we wrote back in the day. Eddie has played on most of the music The Brotherhood has put out, but he is known for his bacchanalian drumming from the days of Q-South. Eddie is currently performing with several artist most notably An Albatross the Space-Punk pioneers!