The Brothers Chaffey have been singing together for just over 2 years as a group, but these two Ottawa based musicians are, in fact, actual brothers. Matthew Chaffey sings lead vocal and plays rhythm guitar, while his brother Curtis Chaffey plays lead guitar and sings vocals as well. The two have been writing songs for years, but it was not until 2005 that they moved forward with recording and releasing these songs.

2007 finds them reorganizing their recordings for a new CD to showcase their folk, blues and roots influenced songwriting and their rock, country sound. This newest challenge will also allow them to tour Ontario and create a larger fan base.

Matthew Chaffey’s soulful vocal sound moves comfortably through many different styles and his well rooted guitar playing keeps the songs grounded and driving. Accompanied by his younger brother, Curtis’s cool-handed telecaster twang adds country textures to songs like “Baby, Ooh Baby” and “Come Back to Me” then changes gears with tasteful blues solos on “You’ve Got to Be Strong” and “The Phone”.

Their rock ‘n roll, country blues sound comes from an appreciation of traditional North American music styles and their experiences fronting acts on the road regionally and nationally. The Brothers had a chance to try out a few new songs, as well as previously recorded tracks at this year’s NXNE Festival when they played at the Dakota Tavern, to a warm crowd reaction.