Brothers and Sisters play nicely together
I interviewed Austin-based Brothers and Sisters earlier this evening at band founder Will Courtney’s house. I arrived just as the photo shoot was ending, and stood around while they wrapped up. As the photographer was snapping the last few pictures, Will’s sister and bandmate Lily* pointed out that there was a rib on the floor near the door. Everyone cracked up, because, you know, rib on the floor.
The band seems like a nice pack of people. They’re on the verge of completing their second album, and they’re definitely part of what’s hot and new in Austin music. They sound like a smear of California music history, lots of ’60s dreams — and their song “Without You” made it onto the OC before it got canceled, which doubtless lowered the average age of their fanbase by at least a year or two. In any case, the article should be in the May issue of Soundcheck.
*Note: Will and Lily are the only actual brother and sister pairing.