The Bergevin Brothers Explained

The Bergevin Brothers
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Seattle, Washington, United States
Genre:Jazz, Political music
Years Active:2008 - present
Label:Bergevin Brothers Music
Associated Acts:Holly Phillips
Current 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 Rodríguez (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 and 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]

Filmography

YearFilmProducerRole
2008Barack Obama: Who is this Guy?Veridicus FilmsCast & Soundtrack
2009Barack Obama: The Man and his JourneyVeridicus FilmsCast & Soundtrack
2009By The PeopleAmy Rice, Alicia SamsSoundtrack

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barack Obama and Joe Biden: The Change We Need | Bergevin Brothers's Blog . 2009-04-22 . 2009-03-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090307105354/http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/blog/bergevinbrothers . dead .
  2. Web site: One of Two Million: Rose Hill man attends inauguration - Kirkland Reporter . 2009-04-22 . 2011-07-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110717025512/http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/kir/community/38434584.html . dead .
  3. Web site: Local musicians' new CD will benefit hurricane relief. 9 October 2008.
  4. Web site: SEATTLE AVENUE » Seattle Artists | Total Experience Gospel Choir . 2009-04-22 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090313083328/http://seattle-avenue.com/wp/2007/08/25/seattle-artists-total-experience-gospel-choir/ . 2009-03-13 .
  5. Web site: Musicians rock for Barack on Super Tuesday . . 2009-04-22 . 2008-10-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081011172209/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i4e3f5abcf0f51c321eba3ff0a17863b7 . dead .
  6. Web site: Video News. Cnn.com. 22 December 2020.
  7. Web site: BergevinBrothersMusic . 2009-04-23 . 2009-06-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090616123254/http://www.thepeoplesmusicawards.com/bergevinbrothersmusic/ . dead .

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