The Brakes

The Brakes

Infobox musical artist
Name = "The Brakes"


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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Genre = Rock, Alternative rock
Years_active = 2002 - present
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URL = [http://www.brakesband.com www.brakesband.com]
Current_members = Zach Djanikian - Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Tenor Sax
Matt Kass - Guitar, Bass
Derek Feinberg - Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Lap Steel
Adam Flicker - Keyboards, Vocals, Trumpet
Josh Sack - Drums

The Brakes are a rock band formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States in 2001. The five members are Zach Djanikian, Matt Kass, Derek Feinberg, Josh Sack, and Adam Flicker. In 2006, they performed at SXSW Showcase, as well as many festivals such as All Good, High Sierra and Wakarusa. Their national touring has also enabled them to share the stage with artists such as Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R., Willie Nelson & John Fogerty, Live, and Widespread Panic.

The band has had multiple EP releases, regular rotation on station WXPN in Philadelphia, and near capacity headliners at TLA. In 2002, The Brakes set the record for highest ticket sales at The Point in Bryn Mawr, PA. [http://www.brakesband.com]

In early 2006, The Brakes joined forces with H&R Block and became the face of the company's "TaxCut program" advertising campaign. The advertisements were featured on major national networks during shows like American Idol and The OC. The "TaxCut Program"'s print campaign graced the back covers of Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, and Us Weekly. [http://2006.sxsw.com/music/showcases/band/7857.html]

On Father's Day 2006, Zach Djanikian, vocalist for The Brakes, was chosen to sing "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch at the Philadelphia Phillies game. [http://youtube.com/watch?v=A7voK5OI06Y]

Josh Sack, drummer for The Brakes, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in August, 2007 and died on May 4th, 2008, two days before the day of the release of their Hyena Records album "Tale of Two Cities". [ [http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20080506_Joshua_Sack__22__rock_drummer.html Joshua Sack, 22, rock drummer | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/06/2008 ] ] The album is a tribute to the life of Josh, and a true glimpse into what a fantastic drummer he was. He will live forever through the album "Tale of Two Cities."

Spence Cohen, has been drumming with The Brakes since late april, 2008.

Discography

*EP 1, 2004
*EP 2, 2005
*2006 Demo
*Tale of Two Cities - (Released May 6th, 2008 on Hyena Records)

References

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/thebrakes The Brakes Myspace]
* [http://www.brakesband.com The Brakes Website]
* [http://www.brakesband.blogspot.com The Brakes Tour Blog]

Band press

* [http://www.jambands.com/NewGroove/content_2006_05_17.00.phtml Jambands.com New Groove of the Month] , review by Mike Greenhaus, May 17, 2006
* [http://wxpn.blogspot.com/2007/01/philly-local-news-brakes-and-patricks.html WXPN review, January 3, 2007]
* [http://xpn.org/phillylocal_pg2.php WXPN "Philly local" review]
* [http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070119/AE/70119003 "The Brakes: Neighborhood band grows together"] , Stewart Oksenhorn, "Aspen Times", January 19, 2007
* [http://www.jambands.com/Columns/JZinkand/content_2006_07_20.00.phtml Highs and New Lows: High Sierra 2006] , John Zinkand , 2006-07-20
* [http://www.the-mag.me.uk/Music/Bands/?Band=The-Brakes&BandId=887 The Brakes on The Mag]


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