The Elderly Brothers

 
 

    Known for their tight three part harmony, Bill, Jack and Harry began singing for fun some twenty years ago.  It was only recently they accepted requests to share their love of the music that nurtured their young souls by playing in public, a move they’re excited about.  “When people start clapping in the middle of a song, you know you’ve made a connection.”, says Harry Spring, guitarist and vocalist.  Taking their name from the Everly Brothers seemed a natural since they’d been singing the close harmony songs of Don and Phil for years.  It was when they were stumbling with lyrics they’d sung hundreds of times that Harry quipped they sounded more like The Elderly Brothers than the Everly Brothers. Right then they knew they had their name, one that has resonated with fans everywhere.  “ The Elderly Brothers says it all. It’s a great marketing tool. Our audience already has an idea of what we sing by our name. ”, notes keyboardist and vocalist Jack Casey.

Along with original songs by Bill Thomas, vocals and guitar, and Harry Spring, the group’s repertoire include the songs of the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison,, Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Neil Young, The Beatles, Jimmy Reed and other singer/songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s, even reaching back to some from the 50’s.

   Mark Gorman joined The Elderly Brothers as bassist and vocalist in January, 2007.  “He’s a wonderful addition...a great player and terrific vocalist, both on lead and picking up that third harmony on backgrounds.  His talent overcame the age question...just too young to be Elderly.”, adds Thomas,  longtime songwriter for the Captain Kangaroo Show.

    Added to this roster is the often addition of the wonderful lead guitar and vocals of Ed Ledwith and Nicky Danvers.

The Elderly Brothers all agree, “We have a great time and so do our audiences.”



                                Contact:  elderlybrothers@cox.net

                                              

The Elderly Brothers

The Elderly Brothers along the shore, L-R Jack Casey, Harry Spring, Bill Thomas, & Mark Gorman.