The Band of Brothers: Biography

The Band of Brothers

How and why The Band of Brothers came together and evolved into a performing group....

Rev. Dr. Jamie Stevens told ChristianMusic.com, "When I was in college on a retreat, they asked us, 'Where do you see yourselves in two years?' I hoped to be in a musical group with other Christian men - and have fun with that. At that time I didn't know I'd be a minister. So, being in The Band Of Brothers is an answer to a very long dream."

Alan Fox shares, "I find Jeremiah 29 - especially verses 11, 12, and 13 - to be meaningful to me in what we are about as a band. We are not just a band, but a Christian men's group."

Jeremiah 29: 11, 12, and 13 - "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek with all your heart."

The love of American acoustic folk and ballad music was the original glue which drew these musical Christian artists together, which evolved into an entertaining yet Spirit-filled acoustic ensemble group, performing music to share their love and faith with others.

Michael Scott Smith explains the group's early beginnings to ChristianMusic.com, "We began as a group of guys who liked to play music. We discovered our shared Christian faith and love of performing music that is meaningful within just a few weeks of our first gathering."

Michael explains further, "The Band of Brothers formed in 2002 in Dansville, NY; the adopted home of all five members. Initially we came together to share songs we knew and enjoyed. However, our gatherings soon turned into a weekly rehearsal session as we began performing in local venues. In addition to the singing, also share our joys and concerns of the week and end with a time for prayer."

Michael continues, "At our early performances, we began to realize that our music was touching our audiences in ways that surprised us. We weren't certain whether anyone wanted to hear the sort of "fusion" music we offered (really not much different from the music I grew up with - The Byrds, Peter, Paul, & Mary, and many other groups with folksy roots all included spiritual music along with social commentary and humorous songs). We have discovered that people of all ages welcome American Music presented with reverence, humor and respect."

Bruce Bailey - Vocals, Guitar

A transplant to New York from New Bedford, Massachusetts, Bruce gathered a bunch of local musicians in his living room one Thursday evening in 2002 - and we were the five who kept going back! Bruce is one heck of a guitar player and the tenor harmony voice on many of our songs (he sings lead on "One Beautiful Day".) Bruce performed with mother/daughter duo 'The Two Of Hearts' for several years, playing guitar on both of their CD releases.

Alan Fox - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin

A native of Arcade, NY, Alan is our class clown and bass harmony voice. At our concerts, Alan is as apt to be found wandering around the audience as standing on stage. In contrast to his extroverted nature, Alan is our most introverted songwriter, composing "Whisper", "True Friends" and the soon-to-be recorded "Palm Of Your Hand" and "Silent Ocean."

Henry Robin - Vocals, 12-string Guitar, Classical Guitar

Henry is originally from Middleton, NY. You can't get much more sincere than Henry - the man loves his faith and family. Henry is the composer of "Stone's Throw Away", "On God's Shore", "Through My Eyes", "Which Way Are You Going", and the soon-to-be-recorded "How Long" and "Hand To The Plow."

Michael Scott Smith - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, Harmonica

A native of Rochester, NY. Michael performed as a solo artist and member of The Cotton Hollow Band throughout New York before moving to Dansville and joining up with The Band of Brothers. He is the composer of dozens of songs, including "Draper The Pirate", "Walking Home From Virginia" and "Living Up On The Hill", "Clayton And Harlow", "Sam Patch", and "Railroads, Hoboes, And Cowboys."

Rev. Jamie Stevens - Vocals, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar

Jamie hails from Hume, NY. Anyone who meets Jamie quickly discovers how much he loves a good story - and if there's humor in it, all the better. So it should be no surprise that Jamie is the composer of such concert favorites as "The Mouth of the Lion," "Driving Granny Home" and the hysterical "Cat Song."