This is a new band that has just come on the scene. But, it does have some members that should be familiar to fans within the jam band community. It is a quintet. The album was produced by Jim Gaines who is a well known name in the music world. Here's a list of the artists he's produced albums for, and those specific albums from AllMusic.
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jim-gaines-mn0000345005
Royal Southern Brotherhood is comprised of:
Charlie Wooton: bass
Mike Zito: guitar & vocals
Cyril Neville: vocals & percussion
Devon Allman: guitar & vocals
Yonrico Scott: drums
Cyril Neville was a member of The Meters, with his brother Art in the 1970s. Devon Allman fronts his own band called Honeytribe. Yonrico Scott played drums in the Derek Trucks Band for many years. He's also worked with Susan Tedeschi, The Earl Klugh Quartet, (Klugh is a well known and respected jazz guitarist), and with his own band, the Yonrico Scott Band.
Royal Southern Brotherhood is a good name for the band. They've got a lot of blues and gospel elements. Mike Zito and Devon Allman definitely add to this being a guitar driven record. There are no keyboards being dealt with. But, in really deeply listening to what the music is about, this is a good old fashioned, bona fide southern drenched soul record, especially when it comes to the vocals laid down by Cyril Neville, Mike Zito, and Devon Allman.
1. New Horizons
2. Fired Up
3. Left My Heart in Memphis
4. Moonlight over the Mississippi
5. Fire on the Mountain
6. Ways About You
7. Gotta Keep Rockin'
8. Nowhere To Hide
9. Hurts My Heart
10. Sweet Jelly Donut
11. All Around The World
12. Brotherhood
No matter what music category this record may be tossed in, give it a listen. It's good music, pure and simple.
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