Without a doubt, 2017 proved to be the most challenging year for Brothers Gow to date. Six months of touring, first time appearances in New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts, an amazing festival season, and the release of a live album left the band excited yet exhausted. The year closed with the departure of founding members Alex Gow Bastine and Carson Church with a final, sold out hometown play in San Diego and was the best way to wish each other well and take on what life was asking of this band of brothers.

And yet, hanging by the thread of friendship, life took another turn. Through connections in the Los Angeles area Keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, Alex Mello, reached out to the band inquiring about touring opportunity. After a not-so-brief phone interview and a few practices the band adamantly welcomed Alex into the fold. With heels dug in and a new sense of direction, Brothers Gow is taking on 2018 with optimism and a newfound energy.

The sound will certainly reflect their experiences as well as their musicianship. The blistering vocals of Ethan Wade will permeate the rhetorical narrative of both his own life and the bands transgressions. Kyle Merrill’s soul and electric wizardry remain steadfast in the mix, while drummer Nathan Walsh-Haines’ wild syncopation and heavy hitting grooves will keep the energy in strong flow. Mello is sure to add texture, dynamic harmony and a love for exploring the Odyssey of Brothers Gow lore. The script for what’s to come hasn’t been written yet, but with a packed Spring Tour coming up there’s no doubt Brothers Gow is here to stay.