The Abrams (formerly The Abrams Brothers) are a Canadian country band composed of fourth-generation musicians John Abrams and James Abrams. They have performed with acts such as John Hammond, Feist, Dean Brody, The Chicks, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Luke Combs.
Biography The Abrams have been performing together since John was 11 and James was 9. In 2005, the group was named Emerging Artist of the Year at the Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards. In 2006, they received the Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin. The Abrams Brothers at age 12 and 15, were the youngest Canadian duo to play the esteemed Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Abrams released a Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie tribute album entitled Blue On Brown in 2009."The Abrams Brothers", The Toronto Star, 12 March 2009 Arlo Guthrie responded to the record by saying the band was "way too young to be playing that good. I know I will be hearing from The Abrams Brothers for a long time to come."
The band released their first album of original material Northern Redemption in 2011 on Fontana North/United For Opportunity. The album was produced by Canadian singer-songwriter/producer Chris Brown formerly of The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, whose credits include The Barenaked Ladies, Ani DiFranco, and Tony Scherr.
The Abrams have been involved in many community service projects in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario, including the Robinson Community Garden, which supplies the local Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club, and Martha's Table. In spring 2012 they launched the Musicville Ontario initiative, in which they donated $1000 to a local music education charity.
The Abrams released their major label debut EP on May 20, 2016, via Warner Music Canada. The EP was produced by Gavin Brown at Noble Street Studios in Toronto, Ontario. The first single from the album, "Fine" was released April of that year. The album earned the band a CMAO win for Roots Artist/Group of the Year.
On May 15, 2019, The Abrams released a brand new single, "Sounds Good To Me," produced by Matt Rovey, who has worked with Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson. A new collection of music will be released later in 2019.
Members John Abrams – vocals, guitar James Abrams – vocals, violin
Discography
Albums Studio albums TitleAlbum details Carrying OnReleased: 2004 Label: MasterShield Format: CD Iron Sharpens IronReleased: 2006 Label: MasterShield Format: CD Blue On BrownReleased: July 22, 2008 Label: United For Opportunity Format: CD Northern RedemptionReleased: June 11, 2011 Label: United For Opportunity Format: CD, digital download
Extended plays TitleAlbum details The AbramsReleased: May 20, 2016 Label: Warner Music Format: CD, digital download ReminderReleased: September 20, 2019 Label: Warner Music Label: CD Digital download, streaming
Singles Title Year Album "Mermaid Town" 2010 Fine 2016The Abrams Spend Your Life With Me Champion 2017 Sounds Good To Me 2019 Reminder
Music videos TitleYearAlbum Viva la Vida 2009 Northern Redemption Mermaid Town 2010 Northern Redemption 2012 Northern Redemption Fine2016The Abrams Champion Spend Your Life With Me 2017
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref2017 CMAO Awards Roots Artist or Group of the Year The Abrams Group or Duo of the Year Rising Star Award 2023Country Music Association of Ontario Roots Artist or Group of the Year The Abrams
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