The Crooked Brothers

The Crooked Brothers

The Crooked Brothers are a Winnipeg folk trio whose music draws on country, backporch blues and scrapyard funk. Their songs use three-part harmony and often focus on sexuality, death, loss and loneliness. The group’s sound is described as warm but rough-edged, with a strong sense of place and time.

Style and themes

The band’s writing reflects the landscapes, histories and long winters of Manitoba, which shape both the imagery and the characters in the songs. Their material is rooted in prairie music and mixes original songs with interpretations of older standards.

Repertoire and influences

The Crooked Brothers perform songs written by each member, alongside material associated with their musical influences, including Howlin’ Wolf, Townes Van Zandt, and Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee.

Recording

The group’s debut album is Deathbed Pillowtalk.