The Abrams
Canadian country band
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::summary Canadian country band ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | The Abrams |
| image | The Abrams Brothers at CFC Annual BBQ 2012.jpg |
| landscape | yes |
| caption | The Abrams Brothers at the Toronto International Film Festival, Canadian Film Centre Annual BBQ 2012 |
| origin | Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
| genre | Country, bluegrass, folk |
| label | Warner Music |
| website | |
| current_members | John Abrams |
| James Abrams | |
| :: |
| name = The Abrams | image = The Abrams Brothers at CFC Annual BBQ 2012.jpg | landscape = yes | caption = The Abrams Brothers at the Toronto International Film Festival, Canadian Film Centre Annual BBQ 2012 | origin = Kingston, Ontario, Canada | genre = Country, bluegrass, folk | years_active = | label = Warner Music | website = | current_members = John Abrams James Abrams | past_members =
The Abrams (formerly The Abrams Brothers) are a Canadian country band composed of fourth-generation musicians John Abrams and James Abrams. They have performed with acts such as John Hammond, Feist, Dean Brody, The Chicks, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Luke Combs.
Biography
The Abrams have been performing together since John was 11 and James was 9. In 2005, the group was named Emerging Artist of the Year at the Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards. In 2006, they received the Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin. The Abrams Brothers at age 12 and 15, were the youngest Canadian duo to play the esteemed Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Abrams released a Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie tribute album entitled Blue On Brown in 2009. Arlo Guthrie responded to the record by saying the band was "way too young to be playing that good. I know I will be hearing from The Abrams Brothers for a long time to come."
The band released their first album of original material Northern Redemption in 2011 on Fontana North/United For Opportunity. The album was produced by Canadian singer-songwriter/producer Chris Brown formerly of The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, whose credits include The Barenaked Ladies, Ani DiFranco, and Tony Scherr.
The Abrams have been involved in many community service projects in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario, including the Robinson Community Garden, which supplies the local Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club, and Martha's Table. In spring 2012 they launched the Musicville Ontario initiative, in which they donated $1000 to a local music education charity.
The Abrams released their major label debut EP on May 20, 2016, via Warner Music Canada. The EP was produced by Gavin Brown at Noble Street Studios in Toronto, Ontario. The first single from the album, "Fine" was released April of that year. The album earned the band a CMAO win for Roots Artist/Group of the Year.
On May 15, 2019, The Abrams released a brand new single, "Sounds Good To Me," produced by Matt Rovey, who has worked with Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson. A new collection of music will be released later in 2019.
Members
- John Abrams – vocals, guitar
- James Abrams – vocals, violin
Discography
| Artist = The Abrams | Image = | Caption = | Alt = | Studio = 4 | Compilation = | Music videos = 6 | Soundtrack = | Live = 7 | EP = 1 | Singles = 5
Albums
Studio albums
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| Title | Album details | Carrying On | Iron Sharpens Iron | Blue On Brown | Northern Redemption |
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Extended plays
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| Title | Album details | The Abrams | Reminder |
|---|---|---|---|
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Singles
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| Title | Year | Album | "Mermaid Town" | Fine | Spend Your Life With Me | Champion | Sounds Good To Me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | |||||||
| 2016 | The Abrams | ||||||
| 2017 | |||||||
| 2019 | Reminder | ||||||
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Music videos
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| Title | Year | Album | Viva la Vida | Mermaid Town | Northern Redemption | Fine | Champion | Spend Your Life With Me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Northern Redemption | |||||||
| 2010 | ||||||||
| 2012 | Northern Redemption | |||||||
| 2016 | The Abrams | |||||||
| 2017 | ||||||||
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Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CMAO Awards | Roots Artist or Group of the Year | The Abrams | ||
| Group or Duo of the Year | |||||
| Rising Star Award | |||||
| 2023 | Country Music Association of Ontario | Roots Artist or Group of the Year | The Abrams | ||
| :: |
References
References
- "John Hammond, March 2012". Hugh's Room Live.
- "The Abrams Brothers: From Bluegrass to 'Newgrass'". Cashbox Canada.
- "CMT: The Abrams Brothers".
- "The Abrams Brothers Biography".
- "The Abrams Brothers", ''The Toronto Star'', 12 March 2009
- "Live On Stage: The Abrams Brothers".
- "Sowing the seeds of community spirit". The Kingston Whig-Standard.
- "The Abrams Brothers back music education". Kingston This Week.
- "The Abrams {{!}} Warner Music Canada".
- "Nominees announced for 2017 CMAO Awards hosted in London".
- (12 June 2017). "CMAO Awards - Winners! - Country 101.1".
- (March 27, 2023). "2023 CMAOntario Awards: Celebrating the Best Country Music In Ontario". Front Porch Music.
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