Canadian
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alternative country
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folk rock
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duo, based in
Toronto, Ontario
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, consisting of brothers
Andrew
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and Peter Cash. Their alt-country/alt-folk music includes ballads which blend acoustic and electric guitar work with vocal harmonies.
History
Prior to the creation of ''The Cash Brothers'', Andrew and Peter Cash both had established careers as songwriters and musicians."The Cash Brothers - A Brand New Night" ''Sound Stage'', December 2003 Andrew was a member of the bands L'Étranger and Ursula, and a solo artist, and Peter was a member of
Skydiggers
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. Although their careers were closely connected (Skydiggers, in fact, often played as Andrew's backing band at the
Spadina Hotel
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), they had never written or performed as a duo.
In 1996, however, Peter left his band, and Ursula disbanded. The brothers started writing songs and performing as a duo. Their debut album as The Cash Brothers, ''Raceway'', was recorded over time at
Chemical Sound
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and released independently in 1999. With a few changes, it was re-released in the US and in Europe by
Rounder Records
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in 2001 under the name ''How was Tomorrow''. The pair toured with a backup band in the UK, Netherlands and the US in support of the album.
Their second album, ''Phonebooth Tornado'', came out in 2000.
By the time their album ''
A Brand New Night
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Touring band
While on tour, the brothers travel with a backup band. Musicians who have toured with the Cash Brothers include Gord Tough, Randy Curnew, Paul Taylor and Todd Lumley.
Phonebooth Tornado
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How Was Tomorrow
''How Was Tomorrow'' is the third album by Canadian singer-songwriters The Cash Brothers. The album features alt-country and alt-folk ballads with vocal harmonies, accompanied by acoustic and some electric guitar work.A Brand New Night
''A Brand New Night'' is the third album by Canadian singer/songwriters The Cash Brothers, released in 2003 on Zoe/Rounder Records.Skydiggers/Cash Brothers
''Skydiggers/Cash Brothers'' is a CD by the Canadian
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