Artist description The ONLY band worth listening to in Llantwit Major

Music Style Rock/Punk/Indie

Musical Influences The Beatles, Oasis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay

Similar Artists The Beatles

Artist History Brother Steve is a South Wales based band that was originally formed around 1999, when Jamie vocals) and James (guitar) began writing songs while still at school in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan. In the early days there were a few changes in the line up as the band struggled to find suitable members that would gel together. In 2000, through school, the boys were introduced to Chris Jenkins, a bass player with band experience. Soon, after sitting-in on a few practice sessions, Chris joined the band. Now, along with the services of James' friend James Palser on the drums the band would begin to find its feet and make a start. The band had started to become established locally, in the South Wales area, and a number of Successful gigs followed. Unfortunately for the band, Brother Steve's drummer, James Palser was given the opportunity to move to London and study at one of the country's top music colleges. The band could not stand in his way and were once again left without a member. After holding a series of auditions, the band decided to give Dean Page, brother of guitarist James, a chance to prove himself on the drums. Although the band were originally looking for someone their own age, Dean proved that he could easily hold his own in the band. Dean joined Brother Steve early in 2003. Milestones As 16 year-olds in 2000, Brother Steve entered a Battle of the Bands contest in St. Donats Arts Centre, South Wales. It gave bands from all over South Wales a chance to showcase their own music to local people in the music industry. Brother Steve entered the contest and played the only three songs that they had written at the time. The band won this competition and were given the chance to spend a day in one of the top recording studios in Wales, the private studio of producer, Danny Chang, who was at the contest and expressed a particular interest in the band. Since playing their first gig at the battle of the bands in 2000, Brother Steve have played many gigs in and around the Cardiff area. Barfly, Sam's Bar and Oz Bar are some of the venues that the band played. Brother Steve have also supported various touring bands, such as Scandinavian band, Magnet, who were recently touring with Doves and have been played on Radio 1's Mark and Lard show. In August 2002 the band went into the studio to record a cd consisting of 3 original tracks. Brother Steve are currently playing regular gigs in Callaghan's Irish Bar in Cardiff.

Group Members Brother Steve are: Jamie Bagnall - Lead Vocals/Guitar James Page - Guitar/Backing Vocals Chris Jenkins - Bass Dean Page - Drums

Albums Jacuzzi Lovin' EP

Location Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan - United Kingdom

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