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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

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stage in Nashville, Tennessee. The Abrams released a

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tribute album entitled ''Blue On Brown'' in 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

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. The Abrams have been involved in many community service projects in their hometown of

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, 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

Extended plays

Singles

Music videos

Awards and nominations

References

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