Hey all! I haven’t run out of bands yet! LOL
The guys I want to talk about this week are from a whole familly of singers and musicians going way back. The name is “The Braun Brother’s”. They originate from Idaho. Their father (Muzzie Braun) introduced his four sons to music at an early age. The four boys were Willy, Cody, Micky and Gary. They appeared on the Tonight Show (Johnny Carson) in 1989.
In 1996, Willy and Cody formed their own band called Reckless Kelly. They then moved to Austin, TX. Thieir first album came out in 1998. I have seen Reckless Kelly at the Pageant in St. Loiuis ,MO. I saw them in Jackson, MO at John D.Hale’s Barn Party in 2012. That party was a blast! Reckless Kelly and several other bands also played at a charity event several years ago. The event was called “Hog Toss “. It was for a guy with ALS. Again, band guys are good people ! I enjoyed that one too !
When I was 17, Willy and Cody had the honor of singing the National Anthem at Busch Stadium, St.Louis for
a pre-Cardinal baseball game. Through me and dad’s many “connections “ to the Braun Brothers, I hit centerfield with them! Got in the newspaper too!!! What fun that was!!!
The two younger brothers, Micky and Gary also formed their own band in Idaho before they also moved to Austin,TX. Their band is known as Micky and the Motorcars.
The band has released five albums since 2002. They also have a live album. I have seen them play a couple of times at Off Broadway in St. Louis. Mickey and Gary were present at the Cardinal game when me, Willy and Cody got our picture taken for the newspaper.
The Braun Family has a long history of providing music to all their followers. They host an annual music festival called “The Braun Brothers Reunion Festival”. It is held in the mountain town of Challis, ID (population in 2014-1,056). This event took place August 9 thru 11, 2018. There were several of my favorite bands there. To name a few, Cody Canada and the Departed, Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Eady and wife Courtney Patton. Over this 3 day event, there were about 15 acts that performed. The last day of the festival the entire Braun Family took the stage.
I look forward to watching the videos from this festival. It is always a winner in Challis, ID!!!
Keepin' It All In The Family,
