The Welsh Brothers

Brothers John and Chris Welsh have used the music from their travel experiences to create a high energy performance of diverse musical styles. Influenced by everything from cuban,reggae,folk to brit rock, the brothers use different rhythms and styles to keep their audience entertained and moving. The brothers have gained a strong following in their hometown based on their live performances and original songs. Their song "Leave it for another day" has become a signature tune with it's carribean style call and response and upbeat rhythm. There is also a strong Latin American influence in the Welsh brothers music as a result of their time spent in Guatemala and Mexico. The brothers sing and write songs in both Spanish and English. John(acoustic guitar/vocals) and Chris(bass/vocals) have been playing music together for about 8 years. They began performing their original songs in November 2004 and are accompanied by cellist Stephanie Smith, conga drummer Nate Larson and sax player Judy Kuczynska. They have recently cut a live CD and are currently playing the Vancouver circuit. Plans for the summer include touring outside the lower mainland, playing summer festivals and promoting their l... more...