JEFF the Brotherhood never fails to impress a group of punk and grunge fans and they definitely didn’t at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, DC on May 25th. The Orrall brothers hail from Nashville, TN and bring an impressive sound. While it may seem simple because they are just a duo and Jake plays riffs on a 3-string guitar, they have a lot to offer in a live setting. The stage is also complete with a fog machine; which puts the band and crowd in a haze. With classics from their album Heavy Days, like “U Got the Look” and “Heavy Days” to their newest album Hypnotic Nights, fans are in for Jake’s truly tough guitar riffs and Jamin keeping a killer beat on the drums. JEFF also plays their newest available song, “Melting Place,” which gives off a great Black Sabbath and metal vibe, showing that they have the power to try every sub-genre of rock and roll. They have a musical presence on stage and cohesiveness that shows their fraternal relationship.
After the crowd sings along to “Ripper,” the head banging and moshing truly begins.
A JEFF show isn’t for everyone, so be prepared for a few bruises, especially if you’re up in the front. This never deterred the crowd who was riveted and tapping their feet along with the songs, completely enthralled. Christina, a keyboardist from the Nashville-based punk band D. Watusi and Karl, guitarist, add more noise and distortion to Hypnotic Nights favorites like “Sixpack” and “Country Life”. Although Hypnotic Nights is their newest record, JEFF sticks to the band’s roots and plays a mind-blowing rendition of “Heavy Krishna” that takes the crowd into a pure state of musical nirvana. If that wasn’t enough, you get to hear a different, softer side of JEFF in “The Tropics” and to top it all off with a jam of an encore in “Dreamscape”. All in all a fantastic night with true musicians playing some kick ass punk music.
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