The Bergevin Brothers

The Bergevin Brothers are an American Seattle-based band. Founded by brothers Joe and Jon Bergevin, the band promotes political and other causes through their music. They are most famous for their song "Fired Up, And Ready to Go", that was inspired by United States President Barack Obama's inauguration. The band is currently signed to their own record label Bergevin Brothers Music.

The Bergevin Brothers
OriginSeattle, Washington, United States
GenresJazz, Political music
Years active2008 - present
LabelsBergevin Brothers Music
MembersJon Bergevin
Joe Bergevin
Past membersJake Bergevin
Matt Cameron (Drummer)
Patrinell Wright (Vocals/Arranging)
Frank Seeberger (Electric guitar)
Osama Afifi (Electric Bass)
Arturo Rodríguez (Latin Percussion)
Jessica Howard (Tambourine)
Holly Phillips (Vocals)
Jimmy Sisco (Trumpet)
Jon Goforth (Saxophone and Woodwinds)
Brennan Carter (Trumpet)
Greg Schroeder (Trombone)
Emmanual Del Casal (Electric Bass)
Geoffrey Castle (Fiddle)

The Bergevin Brothers have also created a musical piece for the film Barack Obama: Who is this Guy?[1] The film was released by Veridicus Films in October 2008. Other projects have included raising money for Hurricane Katrina victims[2][3] and the Seattle Artists Foundation.[4][5] Their music will also be featured in the documentary "Barack Obama: The Man and his Journey".[6]

Influences

The Bergevin Brothers list their influences as Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, Sting, Billy Joel, Queen, Johnny Cash, Roger Miller, Supertramp, Ray Charles, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Madonna and Michael Jackson.[7]

Discography
Year Album
2008 Seven Songs for America and One for the World (2008)

Filmography
Year Film Producer Role
2008 Barack Obama: Who is this Guy? Veridicus Films Cast & Soundtrack
2009 Barack Obama: The Man and his Journey Veridicus Films Cast & Soundtrack
2009 By The People Amy Rice, Alicia Sams Soundtrack

References
  1. "Barack Obama and Joe Biden: The Change We Need | Bergevin Brothers's Blog". Archived from the original on 2009-03-07. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
  2. "One of Two Million: Rose Hill man attends inauguration - Kirkland Reporter". Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
  3. "Local musicians' new CD will benefit hurricane relief". 9 October 2008.
  4. "SEATTLE AVENUE » Seattle Artists | Total Experience Gospel Choir". Archived from the original on 2009-03-13. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
  5. "Musicians rock for Barack on Super Tuesday". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2008-10-11. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
  6. "Video News". Cnn.com. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  7. "BergevinBrothersMusic". Archived from the original on 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2009-04-23.


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