THE BARMITZVAH BROTHERS play Christmas Holidays show at Zaphod Beeblebrox. "Theyre not brothers, theyre not Jewish, and theyve never even been to a bar mitzvah." "One of Ontario's most enchanting bands" - The Globe and Mail

"Theyre not brothers, theyre not Jewish, and theyve never even been to a bar mitzvah." "One of Ontario's most enchanting bands" - The Globe and Mail. Their uniquely eclectic style fuses elements of traditional folk, polka, bluegrass, rock, klezmer, punk, and more, and ranges from upbeat to melancholy. They occasionally sing in Hebrew, not because it is their native language, but because it sounds beautiful.

"Zaphod Beeblebrox owner, Eugene Haslam, prides himself on taking a chance on music he deems worthy. It's paid off....his club is a hub of the local music scene, especially on Showcase Mondays when admission is free to check out promising bands from Ottawa and beyond." -- Lynn Saxberg, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN, April 3/ 2003.

Related Artists: RHEOSTATICS, LIZ PHAIR, LEDERHOSEN LUCIL, ROYAL CITY, CUFF THE DUKE.

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, XFM & SLEEMAN
PRESENT...

"One of Ontario's most enchanting bands" - The Globe and Mail

From Guelph/ Weework Recording Artists
THE BARMITZVAH BROTHERS

+ RADIODAZED

+ STEVE ST. PIERRE

+ DJ SHANE spinning alternatives between & after the bands

Monday, December 29/ 2003 (8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
TICKETS: Free. Yeah Free. Zilch. Nada!!!

Every Monday, ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, XFM & SLEEMAN present the best of the new & Indie bands. Join the ranks of such luminaries as THE BURDOCKS, HOT HOT HEAT, THE DIRTMITTS, THE CHROME YELLOW CO., CORB LUND BAND, LEDERHOSEN LUCIL, superGARAGE, CLEM SNIDE, PARADISE, TEMPTRESS, SUPLECS, STABILO BOSS, CRUSH, HELL CITY LOVE, DEAD RED , CITIZENBAND RADIO, CONTRIVED, THE KRAMDENS, THE SHOOTING RUBYS, GEARBOX,
JOHN FORD, TRIP THE OFF, THE MERCURYMEN, FE FE DOBSON, ANDREW VINCENT, CHRISTINE FELLOWS, ONE 976, LES MARMOTTES APLATIES, PRIYA THOMAS, ROCKFOUR, THE POSTAGE STAMPS, HOTEL, ChuBBie, THE STARES, HOT CARL, STAIRWELL K, OX, ROUND 2, MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO, MARK BRAGG & THE BLACK WEDDING BAND , THE BOSTON POST, TOUCHTONE GURUS, RUN CHICO RUN, DAKONA, WIL, CROWNED KING and MICRO MAUREEN that have played free Showcase Mondays" for appreciative Ottawa audiences. HEARD BEFORE THE HERD!

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"There's simply too much raw talent and fearless, convention-defying artistry at work in their music - a lilting, ramshackle mash-up of arcane nerd-pop, scratchy folk and country stylings, psychedelic whimsy, carnivalesque atmosphere and, yes, occasionally klezmer - for it to be dismissed as a joke or a gimmick...
The Barmitzvah Brothers' musical roots in Guelph, however, run far deeper than the recent indie-rock past. Gordon's father is celebrated Canadian folk singer James Gordon, while his brother, Evan, is a local scene gadabout who's played with the Constantines, among others. Merritt's dad is singer/songwriter and sometime
producer Scott Merritt. Mitchell's dad, meanwhile, owns the second-hand shop from whence the nascent Brothers first began pilfering their extraordinary instrumental arsenal." - Ben Rayner, TORONTO STAR.

"This band - in which none of the members are actually related - is a huge breath of fresh air...The Barmitzvah Brothers aren't trying to be superstars... they're just making music. Very quirky music... you'll find omnichords, glockenspiels, mandolins and spoons...Stranger still (and executed amazingly well), is the decision to record some of the songs in Hebrew. Very new. Very unique. Very refreshing."
-ECHO Weekly

The Barmtizvah Brothers are a band of 3 youths from Guelph Canada.

The Barmitzvah Brothers consists of Jenny Mitchell, Geordie Gordon, and Little John Jemeson Merritt, aged 19, 17, and 16, respectively .

Their uniquely eclectic style fuses elements of traditional folk, polka, bluegrass, rock, klezmer, punk, and more, and ranges from upbeat to melancholy.

They occasionally sing in Hebrew, not because it is their native language, but because it sounds beautiful.

They do not wish to narrow themselves down to a particular style, but would rather just be associated with a pleasant, fun atmosphere.

Their second full-length record, the magical Mr. Bones' Walk-in Closet, displays a more reflective side of the band than their art-punkish debut The Night of the Party. Such heartfelt folk-country songs as "Mercury" and the Andy Magoffin-produced "Little Bird" belie their young age, while thoughtful tunes like "Agatha Read," "Somewhat Conceivable (but not yet achievable)" and "The Commute" offer strength for the soul. Furthermore, "Show Promoter Dan" is the most honest song you'll hear in all your fightin' life!

First formed for a 2001 high-school show, and all still in their teens, the band has already played festivals ranging from Guelph's Hillside and Jazz fests to Canadian Music Week, Red Skies and NXNE. They have shared stages with such artists as the Rheostatics, Royal City, Great Lake Swimmers, Damo Suzuki, The Two-Minute Miracles, and Gentlemen Reg, and they also participate in the Guelph-based Cryin' Out Loud Choir.

Jenny Mitchell - vocals, bass, keyboards, omnichord, organ, banjo, trumpet
Geordie Gordon - keyboards, vocals, violin, whistle, mandolin, drums, trombone, vacuum
Little John Jemeson Merritt - drums, xylophone, quadraphone, keyboards, glockenspiel

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