Tasmania’s favourite sons The Wolfe Brothers have burst into 2014 full steam ahead with their ‘eye of the tiger’ approach to chasing their dream. The rockin’ country band continue to ride the wave that started for them almost 18 months ago when they captured the attention of the nation, and were voted into second place in the final of the nationally televised show Australia’s Got Talent.
“There is only one way to make dreams come true and that is through hard work,” says Tom Wolfe. “This is something all four of us agree on and live by. The good thing is we actually love doing everything that is required to be successful in this business. We are having the time of our lives right now”.
Since their time on Australia’s Got Talent in late 2012, the band have been on the road touring with Lee Kernaghan and playing to sell-out crowds across the country. Their debut album, It’s On, was released in January 2013 and so far has spawned three Top 10 singles, including their first #1 song and #1 video ‘The Girl, The Bottle, The Memory’. In their first year, they not only won the hearts of the nation, but also recognition by their peers. The Wolfe Brothers were nominated for four Golden Guitar Awards at this year’s Australian Country Music Awards.
“Just to be nominated was amazing for us,” says drummer Casey Kostiuk. “To be nominated in four categories blew us away, especially being one of the finalists for Highest Selling Album of the Year. The year 2013 was a great start for us”.
None of this was overnight success though, the band have certainly earned their stripes over the years. The Wolfe Brothers consists of two brothers, Nick and Tom Wolfe, and their two best mates, guitarist Brodie Rainbird and drummer Casey Kostiuk. They all grew up together on the same road just outside of Hobart. During their high school years they all started playing music together in different bands covering glam rock and heavy metal. After leaving school they all got together to form The Wolfe Brothers and for six years were weekend warriors playing covers in pubs and clubs across Tasmania. Their onstage energy, combined with their tight sound earned them a legion of fans across the home state – everyone loved to party at their local with The Wolfe Brothers whenever they were in town.
When the band decided to record some original songs they were drawn to the music that they loved most – modern country rock. The brothers grew up on a healthy diet of Australian country music, thanks to their mum, and the rock element came from their dad who still drums in his own rock band. After recording a four-track EP and selling thousands of copies, the band put their own money into recording a full length album which became their debut effort, It’s On. After laying down the tracks for the album in their bedrooms on a portable recording system they were signed for management by Stephen White Management [SWM], who also manages Lee Kernaghan.
SWM took the recordings to a friend in Nashville by the name of Luke Wooten. Luke is one of Nashville’s hottest producers (he has produced albums for Dierks Bentley, Kellie Pickler and is currently working with Brad Paisley). He loved the sound of the band and agreed to mix what was literally a bedroom recording. The end result is It’s On and it’s no surprise the album has earned acclaim around the country. The band finally met up with Luke in Nashville in June 2013 when they performed at the CMA Global Artists Party. After some late night bonding in various honky tonks around the country music city, they all became friends. Luke will fly to Australia in March and to produce the band’s second album, which is due to be recorded in Byron Bay at Studio 301. The band have spent the month of February locked away recording demo tracks of the new songs for their second release.
“We are incredibly excited about recording this next album from the start with Luke,” says Nick Wolfe. “He is a gifted producer who delivers sonically incredible work. We are all very happy with the batch of new songs that we have to choose from for the album. The hard part will be choosing what songs make it onto the album, we’ve got a short list of about 30 new songs”.
The Wolfe Brothers continue to tour with Lee Kernaghan’s Beautiful Noise tour throughout 2014 and are also headlining their own shows all around Australia. Their third and current single ‘Lovin’ In The Summertime’ is climbing the Australian Country Music Charts and in true The Wolfe Brothers style, they still haven’t stopped working! It is all go… go… go… for The Wolfe Brothers – It’s On!
Don’t miss these opportunities to check out The Wolfe Brothers in concert – this is the band who are putting the ‘rock’ back into country! Tickets are on sale now.
Friday 4 April 2014 | 8pm
Carmens, Miranda Hotel, MIRANDA NSW
Special Guest: Morgan Evans Band, Jasmine Rae, Kaylens Rain
Saturday 5 April 2014 | 8pm
The Small Ballroom, NEWCASTLE NSW
Special Guest: Morgan Evans Band, Jasmine Rae, Kaylens Rain
Sunday 6 April 2014 | 10am-6pm
Penrith Working Truck Show
Museum of Fire, PENRITH NSW
Family day including McAlister Kemp, Kaylens Rain + more
Sunday 6 April 2014 | 7.30pm
The Roller Den, ERSKINEVILLE NSW
Special Guest: Morgan Evans Band, Jasmine Rae, Kaylens Rain
Friday 11 April 2014 | 8pm
Spurs Saloon, DEVONPORT TAS
Special Guest: Caitlyn Shadbolt
Saturday 12 April 2014 | 8pm
George Town Memorial Hall, GEORGE TOWN TAS
Special Guest: Caitlyn Shadbolt
Sunday 13 April 2014 | 3.30pm
Longley International Hotel, HOBART TAS
Special Guest: Caitlyn Shadbolt
Saturday 19 April 2014
Easter in the Country Festival, ROMA QLD
Family Outdoor Festival
Friday 25 April 2014
The Barn Palais, MT GAMBIER SA
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Saturday 26 April 2014 | 8pm
Wimmera Events Centre, HORSHAM VIC
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Sunday 27 April 2014 | 4pm
River Sound Shell, MILDURA VIC
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Thursday 1 May 2014 | 8pm
Hallam Hotel, HALLAM VIC
Special Guests: Brook Chivell Band
Friday 2 May 2014 | 8pm
Revolver Band Room, PRAHAN VIC
Special Guests: Brook Chivell Band + Jessica-Jade
Saturday 3 May 2014 | 8pm
The Saloon Bar, TRARALGON VIC
Special Guests: Brook Chivell Band
Tuesday 6 May 2014
Albany Entertainment Centre, ALBANY WA
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Wednesday 7 May 2014
Bunbury Entertainment Centre, BUNBURY WA
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Thursday 8 May 2104
Mandura PAC, MANDURAH WA
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Friday 9 May 2014
Crown Theatre Perth Casino, PERTH WA
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Saturday 10 May 2014
Queens Park Th. GERALDTON WA
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Saturday 17 May 2014
The Venue, TOWNSVILLE QLD
Plus Special Guests
Tuesday 20 May 2014
Nautilus Theatre, PORT LINCOLN SA
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Wednesday 21 May 2014
Middleback Theatre, WHYALLA SA
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Thursday 22 May 2014
Northern Festival Centre, PORT PIRIE SA
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Friday 23 May 2014
Chaffey Theatre, RENMARK SA
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Saturday 24 May 2014
Barossa Arts Centre, TANUNDA SA
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Saturday 9 August 2014
Jarndunmunda Nameless Festival, TOM PRICE WA
W/ The Potbelleez
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | 8pm
Orange Ex-Services Club, ORANGE NSW
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Thursday 21 August 2014 | 8pm
Bathurst Panthers Club, BATHURST NSW
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Friday 22 August 2014 | 8pm
Parklands Resort, MUDGEE NSW
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Saturday 23 August 2014 | 8pm
Dubbo RSL Club, DUBBO NSW
w/ Lee Kernaghan
Saturday 30 August 2014
Gympie Muster, GYMPIE QLD
Saturday 4 October 2014
Looking Forward Music Festival
Bundaberg Agro Trend Grounds, BUNDABERG QLD
w/ Lee Kernaghan