unBrothers

Classic Rock Band

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New York, New York

Will travel 3000 miles from New York

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unBrothers

Classic Rock Band

New York, New York

(2 Reviews)

About

unBrothers play the best of Vintage Rock/R&B. As accomplished performers, recording artists & songwriters, they put their unique spin on Vinyl-era classics, B-sides and mash it up with the odd current hit & original songs.

The band formed around Hammond organist John Freund. A multi-instrumentalist, John's Hammond playing gives the unBrothers their old-school authenticity. He also sings lead and back-up vocals. John has two CD's as bandleader with 'Bigger than a Breadbox', and has recorded or appeared with Paramore, Mike Jackson and the Soul Providers (later known as the Dap Kings), Rod Morgenstein, Deep Banana Blackout and well-known NYC-based bands The Healers, and Xmembers. Very few people are capable of John's level of expression and ability to work the Hammond into any setting.

Lead vocals and guitar are in the highly competent hands of John Alden, a long time band mate, and music school friend of Mr. Freund's. John performs over 200 shows a year, with vocal chops on a par with greats. He is known for his range & versatility. His latest, self-penned, CD release is Dreams Don't Lie. John runs the talent agency, Alden Entertainment.

Dave Gellis has been playing lead guitar for Blood, Sweat & Tears since 1985. During several hiatuses, he has toured and/or recorded with Meat Loaf, Stanley Clarke, Chuck Negron (of Three Dog Night), Phoebe Snow, David Clayton-Thomas, Pieces of a Dream, Roger Glover (of Deep Purple), Dave Valentin, Angela Bofill and many others. This includes numerous television appearances as well as touring throughout the Far East, Europe, Australia and nearly 50 states. He is the featured soloist on Roger Glover's 1984 release, "Mask".

Jeff Gellis has been playing bass for the past several decades, a pursuit that has taken him all over the world. Playing in the house band at Preachers in NYC with harmonica virtuoso Will Galison, the club would regularly be filled with the likes of Paul Butterfield and Jaco Pastorious. Later Gellis became house bassist at SOBs in NYC. Along the way, Jeff was playing with Phoebe Snow, members of the Saturday Night Live band, Steely Dan, Jackson Brown, Ronnie Spector as being leader on a number of projects. In the late 80's, Jeff teamed up with brother Dave Gellis as the rhythm section for Blood Sweat and Tears, touring all around the globe and appearing in major venues and TV programs including Top of the Pops. The Tonight Show, Joan Rivers Show, and many others. Jeff also plays double bass, is a producer, writer and arranger.

Rodney Howard is a drummer with recording and international touring credits that include Avril Lavigne, Gavin DeGraw and Regina Spektor. He is the definition of “seasoned veteran”. Rod's wildly varying experiences in many musical worlds have brought him to arenas, recording studios and television worldwide. His love and genuine passion shines through in his dynamic live performances, and his versatility has sparked demand from a eclectic and diverse range of artists, including long time band mates John Freund & John Alden.



  • Anniversaries
  • Awards Nights
  • Bachelor Parties
  • Bachelorette Parties
  • Banquets
  • Birthday Parties
  • Celebrations
  • Christmas Parties
  • Clubs
  • Cocktail Parties
  • Community Events
  • Conventions
  • Corporate Functions
  • Dinner Dances
  • Events
  • Festivals
  • Fund Raisers
  • Graduation Parties
  • Grand Openings
  • Halloween Parties
  • New Year's Eve Parties
  • Picnic
  • Private Parties
  • Restaurants
  • Reunions
  • School Assemblies
  • Sweet 16 Parties
  • Weddings
  • Wedding Cocktail Hours
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Let's Dance David Bowie
  • Won't Get Fooled Again Who
  • Drive My Car Beatles
  • Come Together Beatles
  • Walk This Way Aerosmith
  • Sweet Emotion Aerosmith
  • Need You Tonight INXS
  • No Matter What Badfinger
  • I Want You Back Jackson 5
  • Hush Deep Purple
  • This Love Maroon 5
  • Harder to Breathe Maroon 5
  • Roxanne Police
  • Reelin In the Years Steely Dan
  • Love Is Alive Gary Wright
  • Highway Star Deep Purple
  • Superstition Stevie Wonder
  • Higher Ground Stevie Wonder / RHCP
  • Fame David Bowie
  • Show Me the Way Peter Frampton
  • Money Pink Floyd
  • Suite: Judy Blue Eyes CS&N
  • Karn Evil 9 ELP
  • Kashmir Led Zeppelin
  • Reelin' In the Years Steely Dan
  • Ain't No Sunshine Bill Withers
  • Come Together The Beatles
  • Ziggy Stardust David Bowie
  • Fly Like an Eagle Steve Miller Band
  • I Shot the Sheriff Eric Clapton / Bob Marley
  • Maybe I'm Amazed Paul McCartney & Wings
  • Let 'em In Paul McCartney & Wings
  • Live and Let Die Paul McCartney / GnR
  • Cheap Sunglasses ZZ Top
  • Brother Louie Stories
  • Love and Happiness Al Green
  • If Loving You Is Wrong Bobby 'Blue' Bland
  • Love the One You're With Stephen Stills
  • 60s Band
  • 70s Band
  • 80s Band
  • Blues Band
  • Classic Rock Band
  • Cover Band
  • Indie Rock Band
  • Jam Band
  • Original Band
  • R&B Band
  • Rock Band
  • Soul Band
  • Wedding Band
Price Range
$1500 - $7500 per event
Members
John Freund
Hammond Organ/Lead Vocals
John Alden
Lead Vocals/Guitar
Dave Gellis
Lead Guitar/Vocals
Jeff Gellis
Bass/Vocals
Rodney Howard
Drums/Vocals
Influences
Vintage Rock/R&B
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In addition to New York, unBrothers will also travel to Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Long Island City, Union City, Weehawken, Flushing, North Bergen, West New York, Bayonne, Kearny, Secaucus, Staten Island, Cliffside Park, Fairview, Jamaica, Bronx, Edgewater, Harrison, Newark, North Arlington, Ridgefield, Fort Lee, Little Ferry, Lyndhurst, Moonachie, Palisades Park, Ridgewood, Belleville, Carlstadt and many other locations in and around the New York area.

unBrothers was rated an average of 5.0 stars out of 5 by 2 GigMasters clients.

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