The Farrell Brothers are a rockabilly group from Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. Their stage show was noted for being professional and high energy."Farrell Bros./Deadcats/Slowpoke and the Smoke". The Nerve Magazine - November 2005 issue, page 25.
History
The Farrell Brothers have released six CDs, beginning with 1999's The Ballad of Jackpine Slash. Two of the band's independent albums were re-released in England by Raucous Records, and in 2006 The Farrell Bros. completed a 30-stop tour in Europe in support of them. They then set out on a tour in Canada to support their contribution to the Zombie Night in Canada compilation album."Farrell Brothers root for rockabilly". Jam! Showbiz, via Canoe. JENNY FENIAK - Edmonton Sun Jul 20, 2006
The band's 2003 album, Rumble @ The Opry!, released on the Teenage Rampage label, received positive reviews for its songwriting."Farrell Bros. Rumble @ the Opry". Exclaim!, By Matt Charlton Published Jan 01, 2006 It was reissued in 2011 by the Transistor 66 label, and appeared on campus radio charts."Music Charts Top 30 CD – Albums July 19 - 25, 2011". CKUW 95.9
In 2002, the Farrell Bros. performed at the Dawson City Music Festival."Seeing the Light at the Music Festival". Klondike Sun, August 2, 2002 by Dan Davidson They have performed in clubs, bars and small concert venues in various Canadian cities, including Vancouver,"Music Reviews". The Nerve Magazine - August 2006 issue, page 24. Published on Jul 31, 2006 Toronto, and Winnipeg."Subcity Dwellers at the West End Cultural Centre, Winnipeg". The Snipe, Published On: May 29, 2009
The sound on band's 2005 album, This is a Riot, was compared to that of The Clash, and The Farrell Bros. contributed a track to the 2002 Clash tribute album This is Rockabilly Clash. A later release was Dead End Boys in 2007."Farrell Bros. punk up their retro rockabilly".Georgia Straight, by Steve Newton on August 22nd, 2007
Although no albums have been released since 2007, in September 2021, the band reported on its Facebook page that it is still together.
Current members Gordie Farrell - upright bass, vocals, guitar Shawn Farrell - guitar, vocals Nuke Norval - drums
Discography
Main albums 1999: Ballad of Jackpine Slash, Independent 2000: Go to Hell, Independent 2003: Rumble @ The Opry!, Teen Rampage Records 2004: Curbstomp Boogie, Raucous Records 2005: This is a Riot, Stumble Records 2007: Dead End Boys, Raucous Records
Compilations 2005: Zombie Night in Canada Vol. 2, Stumble Records
See also List of bands from Canada List of psychobilly bands
References
External links Official website Myspace profile