DAMON JOHNSON On BROTHER CANE's Long-Awaited Reunion - "The Band Has Always Held A Spiritual Place In My Mind"

October 2, 2023, 11 months ago

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DAMON JOHNSON On BROTHER CANE's Long-Awaited Reunion - "The Band Has Always Held A Spiritual Place In My Mind"

Brother Cane's long-awaited return is over, as the band will be heading out on a US tour to commemorate their 30th Anniversary. The tour will kick off on October 26 in Woodstock, GA, and continue through December 2 in Memphis, TN.

A complete list of tour dates and ticket links can be found here.

In addition to the tour, on October 20, their 1993 self-titled debut album will be reissued on vinyl and CD. The band will include two new songs, "Blinded By The Sun" and "Are You In There Anymore," as 7" singles with longtime collaborator and multi-platinum producer Marti Frederiksen. These songs fit perfectly into Brother Cane's vast catalog, with the band delivering vibrant, melodic music with an edgy Southern hard rock bite.

The band - Damon Johnson [vocals/guitar], Glenn Maxey [bass], Jarred Pope [drums], Buck Johnson [keyboards], and Tony Higbee [guitar] - have an undeniable chemistry and are destined to please on tour. Head here for tickets and more information.

Sonic Perspectives correspondent Robert Cavuoto spoke to Damon about the impetus for reforming the band, how they recaptured the energy and enthusiasm of the band's legacy on the two new songs, his guitar approach for making music with Brother Cane, and what fans can expect to hear during their live shows. Find out below.

Brother Cane released the band's debut self-titled album in 1993 on Virgin Records. The album peaked at #14 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and would produce several hit singles including "Got No Shame" (#2 Mainstream Rock), "That Don't Satisfy Me" (#6 Mainstream Rock), and "Hard Act To Follow" (#12 Mainstream Rock). The album evoked the classic rock sound of early Black Crowes and Guns N' Roses. The album was produced by the legendary songwriter and record producer Martin "Marti" Frederiksen. The album garnered the band U.S. tours with Aerosmith, Robert Plant, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of this stunning rock record, Girder Music is reissuing the album on CD (including two bonus tracks), Cassette, and for the first time ever, on Vinyl. Pre-orders can be placed now at this location. It will be released on October 20.

"We are so honored to be able to work with Damon Johnson and Brother Cane on the the 30th Anniversary fully remastered release of their debut 1993 award winning album," begins a statement from Girder Music. "Available on Color Vinyl, Black Vinyl, CD and Cassette. This is the first time this album is available on vinyl. You get two color options - standard virgin black or a (webstore exclusive) Orange/Purple Vinyl.  The remastered 30th CD comes with a collector sleeve and LTD collector card. We even have a sonic orange cassette. You can also grab 1 of only 100 bundles that contain the Vinyl, CD, Cassette and an autographed 11x17 band poster and band sticker. Poster will be autographed by founding member Damon Johnson.  The Orange/Purple Vinyl is limited to 750 copies. Cassettes are limited to 200 and the CD is limited to 1000."

Tracklisting:

"Got No Shame"
"Hard Act To Follow"
"How Long"
"Don’t Turn Your Back On Me"
"Woman"
"Pressure" 
"The Last Time"
"The Road"
"That Don’t Satisfy Me"
"Stone’s Throw Away"
"Make Your Play"
"Rattle My Bones" (Bonus Track)
"Cold Heart" (Bonus Track)


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