Davidson Brothers

The Davidson Brothers, originally from Yinnar, Victoria, consist of brothers Hamish and Lachlan Davidson.[1] They have written and performed together since their youth,[2] and "are multi-instrumentalists on banjo, fiddle, and mandolin and have won many awards on the country circuit."[1] They released their first album, Blue Spruce, in 1999 when they were both in their early teens. This was the beginning of what would span into numerous recordings and national awards.[3][4][5] "With their dynamic brand of classic bluegrass and more contemporary newgrass music, the pair has not only blitzed the Australian country music industry, but has attracted plenty of attention in the United States and Europe as well."[6][7][8][9][10]

Davidson Brothers
OriginYinnar, Victoria, Australia
GenresBluegrass
Country
Years active1998-present
LabelsIndependent
WebsiteDavidson Brothers' Official Website
MembersHamish Davidson
Born - 7 April 1983
Lachlan Davidson
Born - 10 December 1984

While they have toured extensively as the Davidson Brothers, they have also shared the stage with many well known Australian artists (Andrew Farriss, Lee Kernaghan, Troy Cassar-Daley, Beccy Cole, Melinda Schneider, Sara Storer, Joy McKean, Anne Kirkpatrick, Hugh McDonald). They have entertained the troops in the Middle East, made regular appearances on national television (Hey Hey It's Saturday, Good Morning Australia, The Panel, Spicks and Specks), and played on many recording sessions with range of other artists (Smoky Dawson, Kevin Bloody Wilson, Joe Camilleri, Bruce Rowland).[2][10][11][12]

Since completing university the Davidson Brothers have made Bendigo, Victoria their home[13] and split their time between music and their other interests. They were among the Top 10 Most Outstanding Musicians in the 2010 Melbourne Prize.[14] In 2011, the brothers established the Australian Youth Bluegrass Scholarship to encourage and nurture singers and musicians who demonstrate exceptional talent and dedication in the field of Bluegrass Music.[15][16]

Discography

All You Need is Music (2017)

Recorded in Nashville in December 2016 and released on 7 April 2017,[17]

Wanderlust is the eighth studio album released by the Davidson Brothers, produced by Mark Thornton and Larry Marrs. There are thirteen tracks, twelve of which are written by Hamish and Lachlan.

Track Composer
Back Where I Started Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson
What You Mean To Me Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson
Evelyn's Kitchen Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson
Can't Change the Weather Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson
All You Need is Music Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson
These Old Blues Larry Sparks
Brown Snake Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson
See My Girl Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson
Lock Horns Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson
I Won't Give Up Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson
Take a Little Drive Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson
Pending Arrival Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson
Scrambled Eggs Hamish Davidson / Lachlan Davidson

Wanderlust (2014)

Recorded in Melbourne in March 2014 and released on 20 June 2014,[18] Wanderlust is the seventh studio album released by the Davidson Brothers, this time self-produced. There are eleven original tracks, all of which are written by Hamish and Lachlan.

Transpacific (2012) (Single)

Here To Stay (2011)

Recorded in Nashville in April 2011 and release on 1 July 2011,[19] Here To Stay is the sixth studio album released by the Davidson Brothers, with producing duties shared between Mark Thornton and Larry Marrs. There are eleven original tracks, ten of them written by Hamish and Lachlan.[20]

Born To Play (2009)

The third album to be produced by Mark Thornton, Born To Play was again recorded in Madison, Tennessee. However, this time around, Hamish and Lachlan set out to showcase their ability to slip comfortably in and out of different musical genres, including bluegrass, country, gypsy, swing and Celtic music. Guest musicians appearing on the album are Bryan Sutton, Randy Kohrs, Kevin Grant, Kenny Malone, The Cherryholmes family, Pat Bergeson, Jeff Taylor, Larry Marrs and Jerry Salley.[21]

Davidson Brothers (2007)

The Davidson Brothers recorded this self-titled album in Madison, Tennessee, in September 2007. This was the second album produced by Mark Thornton. This album has lots of variety, from traditional bluegrass to country to intense gypsy swing. Guest musicians appearing on the album are Bryan Sutton (guitar), Rob Ickes (dobro), Dennis Crouch (bass), and a guest vocal by one of the pioneers of Australian bluegrass, Trev Warner, as well as vocal harmonies from Larry Marrs and Cia Cherryholmes.[22] Left Hand Drive won the 2009 Golden Guitar (Country Music Awards of Australia) for Best Instrumental.[23]

Raised on the Road (2006)

This is the first album the Davidson Brothers recorded overseas. It was produced by Mark Thornton (Jerry Reed band) in Nashville, Tennessee. Musicians appearing on the album are Bryan Sutton (guitar), Randy Kohrs (dobro) and Dennis Crouch (bass). There is also a guest vocal by Travis List of South Australia.[24][25][26]

Where I Want To Be (2004) (EP)

This 3 track EP was recorded in 2004 by Hugh McDonald (formerly of the Australian group Redgum) in Melbourne, Australia. The tracks are all original and feature other talented Melbourne musicians Gerry Pantazis on drums and James Clark on bass. The Brothers went on to film a live music video for "Where I Want To Be" at the 2004 Deniliquin Ute Muster. This song was renamed "Where I Wanna Be" and rerecorded in 2006 on the Davidson Brothers "Raised on the Road" album.[27][28]

Stay All Night (2003)

Stay All Night was recorded in 2003[29] across two cities. The eight Bluegrass music tracks were recorded at Allan Eaton Studios in St Kilda, Victoria. The studio was familiar to the boys as they had previously played on The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular soundtrack at this studio. Five Country music and Western swing tracks were recorded at Swinging Doors Studios in Kareela, New South Wales. Laurie Grundy and Josh Grundy, members of their live band at the time, played on all of the tracks.[30][31]

Blue Spruce (1999)

Awards
Australian Country Music Awards (The Golden Guitars)[23][32][33][34]
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018Back Where I StartedBluegrassWon
2018Evelyn's KitchenInstrumentalWon
2012OMFGInstrumentalWon
2010Fox on the FreewayInstrumentalWon
2009Left Hand DriveInstrumentalWon
Australian Bluegrass Championships, Tamworth, NSW[35]
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010Lachlan DavidsonMandolin ChampionWon
2009Lachlan DavidsonMandolin ChampionWon
2009Hamish DavidsonBanjo ChampionWon
2008Lachlan DavidsonMandolin ChampionWon
2008Hamish DavidsonHorizon Award – Best OverallWon
2000Hamish DavidsonFiddle ChampionWon

References
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  2. Davidson Brothers Bio
  3. Fuller, Kelly. ABC The Davidson Brothers setting hearts racing
  4. Haynes, Jim. The ABC Book of Australian Country Music. ABC Books, 2009, p236-237
  5. Cameron, Ben. "Davidson Brothers win third Golden Guitar". Bendigo Weekly. 2 February 2012 Article
  6. Country Music Capital News, November 2011 (Vol 36 No. 11) DAVIDSON BROTHERS: HERE TO STAY Archived 24 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  7. International Bluegrass Music Association Leadership Bluegrass Alumni, 2000–2012 Archived 29 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  8. International Bluegrass Music Association Bluegrass Music Industry News – March 2012 Archived 24 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ABC Country Davidson Brothers invited to Nashville Archived 19 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  10. Nutting, John. ABC The Davidson Brothers on Saturday Night Country
  11. Hamish Davidson Bio
  12. Hay Mate Andrew Farriss & Davidson Brothers - Tears in the Rain
  13. Cameron, Ben. "Davidson Brothers to headline Port Fairy Folk Music Festival". Bendigo Weekly. 14 October 2011 Article
  14. Melbourne Prize Trust Melbourne Prize for Music 2010; Finalist Catalogue, p14
  15. Music Victoria Australian Youth Bluegrass Scholarship
  16. Country Music Channel DAVIDSON BROTHERS ANNOUNCE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
  17. Davidson Brothers - 2017 Album - All You Need Is Music
  18. AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT RECORD LABELS ASSOCIATION. 11 July 2014
  19. Kendall, Steve. "Davidson Brothers – Here to Stay". Bendigo Weekly. 1 July 2011 Article
  20. Country Music Channel DAVIDSON BROTHERS: HERE TO STAY
  21. Davidson Brothers Born To Play
  22. Davidson Brothers Davidson Brothers
  23. Country Music Association of Australia Golden Guitar Winners Announced Archived 20 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  24. Davidson Brothers Raised on the Road
  25. Ibiblio; The Public's Library and Digital Archive Bluegrass Discography; Raised on the Road
  26. "Davidson Brothers". Bluegrass Unlimited. Warrenton, Virginia. March 2008 (Volume 42, Number 9).
  27. Davidson Brothers Where I Want To Be
  28. Hugh McDonald Studios Artists produced by Hugh Archived 5 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  29. Ibiblio; The Public's Library and Digital Archive Bluegrass Discography; Stay All Night
  30. Davidson Brothers Stay All Night
  31. "On The Edge". Bluegrass Unlimited. Warrenton, Virginia. September 2004 (Volume 39, Number 3), p70.
  32. History of Country Music in Australia Golden Guitar winners tally
  33. 2015 Golden Guitar Finalists! Official Website: Tamworth Country Music Festival Archived 2 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  34. PAST GOLDEN GUITAR AWARD WINNERS
  35. Australian Bluegrass Blog Bluegrass Champs


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