Valley Jams is a periodic spotlight on Fox Valley bands, their music and where you can catch them playing.
Band name: Brok’n Arrow
Hometown: Brillion
Lineup: Jeff Smith on guitars and vocals, Jeremiah Jams Smith on guitar and vocals.
A little background on the band: “Brok’n Arrow is a father-son guitar duo that takes a free jazz approach to rock ’n’ roll,” Jeremiah says. “Brok’n Arrow is about pushing musical boundaries and finding a new creative space.” Brok’n Arrow has been jamming for more than 15 years, often collaborating with other local musicians. Brok’n Arrow has opened for and played beside such acts as The Allman Brothers, Chris Robinson, Medeski Martin and Wood, Arlo Guthrie, Siegal-Schwall and BTO.
You will like our band if you like: Phish, The Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic
If you could play with anyone who would it be: Phil Lesh of The Grateful Dead, Phish
Next gig your playing in the area: 10 p.m. Nov. 7 at Cranky Pat’s Pizzeria & Pub in Neenah. With special guest Robin Cardell on percussion. $3 cover.
On the Web: www.myspace.com/broknarrow; facebook.com/broknarrow; www.reverbnation.com/broknarrow
Hear ’em now: Go to foxcitieshub.com to hear Brok’n Arrow perform “Mellow Noodle Soup.” Also check out music from other Fox Valley bands featured in past installments of Valley Jams.
