Brothers McCann win the best emerging artist of New England 2010 fan poll!
"The New England quinquennial developed a unique sound with two guitars, bass, keyboards, and a drum set successfully defying the typical industry pigeonholing. They write good music, filled with sounds and colors that translate into pure happiness"
"One of the most salient characteristics of Brothers McCann is the propensity for weaving staggering 3-part harmony into full-blown rock and roll. The originality of Mike and Pat’s songwriting is veiled with a friendliness that makes the melodies memorable upon first listen – and impossible not to sing along to!" 
"Brothers McCann drew one of the largest crowds I saw at the intimate [River Worm] stage. The sound of this band goes a long way to display the variety of musical acts at the festival, as they offered a roots rock, pop sound"
"Brothers McCann was surely one of the weekend’s most pleasant surprises, a band that many who were there will look forward to hearing more from" Bill Clifford,
Notes From The Road |
"Brothers McCann brings organized, playful energy. With a full band, the songwriters capture the movement of sound gracefully and play off the instrumentation with inspiring vocals, subtle harmonies and a humble sense of showmanship. Nobody looked happier to be in that bar than the band (except for the guy who pulled out his trombone and started playing).
In so many words, they are powerful and energetic enough to get you dancing." By Amanda Macchia
Read the rest of the review on Performer Magazine (Page 47). 
"Digging into the Beantown quintet’s debut full-length, Different Colors, reveals a collection of mature, sonically rich tunes"
" 'Shambles' is a standout and an example of the group’s true potential. Following a soothing string intro, Pat McCann channels his inner Jamiroquai over a humming, retro funk-pop groove. The tune is richly layered, featuring a variety of surprising, dynamic twists and turns. The song undoubtedly will keep listeners on their toes. And, hell, it might even put a spring in their step and a smile on their faces" Read The Entire Review by
Dan Bolles, Seven Days 
"Their just-released CD "Different Colors" reveals a tight band whose music shows influences from the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan. The 13 tracks on this album are very listenable for both 20-somethings and older. The vocals are delivered with clarity and the lyrics, mostly about love and relationships, are accessible. The music, which has elements of 1970s and '80s pop-rock and blues, is intelligently arranged supporting the strong chops of the guitarists and keyboard players"
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"Underneath the shaft wall ceiling and exposed copper pipes of the packed Middle East Downstairs, the golden show-stoppers Brothers McCann performed. But to call this band golden, would almost seem incorrect, not because they are lacking in talent (I can assure they’re not), but because of their humility. I like to consider myself a musical purist, and last night I couldn’t help but conclude that these gentlemen are too. There is no discernible front man, everything is shared, from vocals to lead instrument, be it guitar, keys, or saxophone. The musicians of Brothers McCann put their love of music before ego, and the result is a toe tappin’, finger snappin’ good time."
Lightfoot Kingsbeard
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"With a crowd that supported them nicely that featured a fistful of young and attractive people, I can imagine that the Brothers McCann will make waves in Boston clubs the next few years, and a handful of festival slots are likely going to pop up on their schedule. If their feel good soul inflected jams continue to flow, so too will the Brothers McCann."
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"Brothers McCann is a five-piece band with stellar songwriting abilities, lots of soulful groove and enough musical complexity to please the discerning listener"
"They had a great turnout at Johnny D’s. During the latter half of the second set, they had the audience so worked up people were singing and dancing in time with the songs. But it wasn’t just the audience having a good time – these folks knew the songs" "It’s not hard to see why they have a loyal following. The energy they put into each performance is infectious" |
"Their arrangements are tight, and their enthusiasm onstage is palpable. This was clearly also a home town crowd for them, as folks in the front were singing along to their songs, and taking the band's cues as to when to participate with shouts and "Heys!" at the perfect rhythmic moments. The Brothers McCann seem to have taken up the mantle of a long line of Boston funk and soul bands, that extends back decades to Chucklehead, Two Ton Shoe, Superhoney, and now bands with whom they were sharing the bill that night, like Love in Stockholm."
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"Brothers McCann, much like the Ryan Montbleau Band out of the
North Shore, cross up soul music’s locomotive breath with green- friendly jamband slurs and cosmic dribbling (a la Jamiroquai). It all seeps into the bones like an enabling rhythmic cocktail that works the backside into a rolling frenzy." |
