Bruthers of Different Muthers
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg , Canada |
| Products | Music albums |
Bruthers of Different Muthers was a rock ensemble originating from Winnipeg, Manitoba, recognized for their fusion of grunge-influenced hard rock with traditional First Nations music components.
The lineup consisted of Donovan Bruyere on lead vocals and guitar, Jesse Green playing guitar, Leroy Constant handling bass duties, and Michel Bruyere on drums.
History
In 2009, Bruthers of Different Muthers served as the backing band for Buffy Sainte-Marie during her Running for the Drum tour.
Their debut album, Speakers of Tomorrow (2011), released independently, earned the award for best rock album at the 2011 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards and received a nomination for Aboriginal Album of the Year at the 2012 Juno Awards. Additionally, the band won two awards at the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards in 2012.
They appeared as performers at the Muddy Water Music Festival in both 2012 and 2015.
Following the group's dissolution, Michel Bruyere contributed to Buffy Sainte-Marie's 2017 release Power In The Blood. Donovan Bruyere went on to establish Rescued by Dragonflyz, while Leroy Constant assumed the role of Chief of Manitoba's York Factory First Nation.
Discography
- Speakers of Tomorrow (2011)