Brian Just Band
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History
Brian and his bandmate Josie invited their friend Rick to play trumpet on their couples' duet, but when he sang the horn part instead, the resulting harmonies inspired them to start a band together. Now with a full lineup of classically trained multi-instrumentalists they've created an elaborate sound and stage presence described as Folk Baroque.
Highlights
Fall of 2010 "In The Sun" was spotlighted by the South Korean label, Sun Moo Dang in their World Folk Collection.
October 12, 2010 the song "Duluth" was featured in the documentary film, Raising Sparrows.
April 24, 2011 the single "Electric" was first played on MPR's The Local Show.
May 5, 2011 "Electric" was 89.3 The Current's "Song of the Day".
May 9, 2011 the Brian Just Band were featured on 89.3 The Current's The Local Show where they performed "Electric", "Sinking In My Shoes" and "We Don't Break Bread".
July 28, 2011 "Electric" appeared at #20 on 89.3 The Current's Chart Show.
Members
Andrew Bartelson - Drums, bells and shakers
Jenny Hanson - Flute and piccolo
Brian Just - Guitar and vocal
Josie Schmitt - Piano, organ and vocal
Rick Widen - Banjo, trumpet, trombone and vocal
Guest Players
Jim O'Neill - Keyboards, vocal, bass
Jillian Rae - Violin and vocal
Former Members
Andre Leroux - Bass guitar
Discography
- If You Like To Be Alone Or If You Need To Be With Someone (2011)
- Open Air (2008)
- Every Tree and Every Stone (2005)
Audio
If You Like To Be Alone Or If You Need To Be With Someone (2011)
The Local Show with David Campbell
Electric (In-Studio)
Washburn Square (In-Studio)
We Don't Break Bread (In-Studio)
Open Air (2008)
Audio available on band web site:
Summer Was Over
In The Sun
Blue
Every Tree and Every Stone (2005)
Audio available on band web site:
Pieces We Put Together
Never Come Down Again
Related Web Sites
Brian Just Band Website
Brian Just Band on Facebook
Brian Just Band on MySpace
Raising Sparrows: a documentary about building a dream
Sunmoodang Music
Related Groups
Tuesday's Robot - Rick Widen writes, sings and plays guitar, Josie Schmitt sings and plays piano, Andrew Bartleson sings and plays drums.
Jim O'Neill and The Brain Clouds - Jim O'Neill writes, sings and plays the keyboard.
Beight - Brian Just sings and plays guitar, Andre Leroux plays bass.
Three Pints Shy - Rick Widen sings and plays banjo.
Como Ave Jug Band - Rick Widen sings and plays banjo.
Das Freakout - Brian Just plays drums, computer
