The Pigram Brothers
| The Pigram Brothers | |
|---|---|
 The Pigram Brothers | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Broome, Western Australia |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels |
Pigram Music MGM Distribution |
| Associated acts | Jimmy Chi, Scrap Metal, Kuckles |
| Website | Pigram Brothers Home Page |
| Members |
Alan Pigram Steven Pigram David Pigram Colin Pigram Gavin Pigram Phillip Pigram Peter Pigram |
| Past members | Paul Mamid |
The Pigram Brothers are a seven-piece Indigenous Australian band from the pearling town of Broome, Western Australia, formed in 1996.
They were heavily involved in Broome's musical and theatrical exports – forming the original backing band for Jimmy Chi's 1990 musical Bran Nue Dae, which received international acclaim.
The Pigram Brothers had a large music influence from an early age, and grew up in the rich musical culture of Broome. Alan, Steven and Phillip were members of Scrap Metal from 1983 until its separation in 1995.[1]
In 2000 they were the subject of the one-hour documentary, Saltwater Country, part of ABC Television's Message Stick.[2]
In 2006 Steven and Alan were inducted into the Western Australian Music Hall of Fame.
In 2011, Alan and Steven Pigram began touring with Alex Lloyd as part of the Mad Bastards Trio, performing music from the 2011 film, Mad Bastards. Their soundtrack was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album at the 2011 ARIA Awards.
Members
- Alan Pigram – guitar, mandolin, ukulele, tiple
- Steven Pigram – vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, requinto, vahlia, ukulele, dulcimer
- David Pigram – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Colin Pigram – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Philip Pigram – vocals, drums
- Peter Pigram – bass guitar
- Gavin Pigram – percussion
Discography
The Pigram Brothers
- Saltwater Country (1997)
- Jiir (2001)
- Under The Mango Tree (2006)
- Live at the Pearl Luggers, Broome DVD (2007)
Jimmy Chi, Pigram Brothers, Kuckles & Friends
- Corrugation Road (Soundtrack) (1999)
Awards
- 1998 – Deadly Award – Best Debut Album (Saltwater Country)[1]
- 1998 – National Indigenous Music Awards – Best Debut Album (Saltwater Country)
- 2011 – Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAMi) Awards – Best Indigenous Act
- 2011 – ARIA Music Awards – Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album (for Mad Bastards - Music from the Motion Picture, with Alex Lloyd) (nominated)
- 2012 – ARIA Music Awards – Best World Music Album (Under The Mango Tree) (nominated)[3]
- 2006 – Deadly Award – Best Album (Under The Mango Tree) (nominated)
- 2006 – Deadly Award – Best Artist (Saltwater Country) (nominated)
- 2006 – Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAMi) Awards – Best Indigenous Act (nominated)
- 2007 – Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAMi) Awards – Best Indigenous Act
References
- 1 2 Radio National – live on stage The Pigram Brothers Friday 22 August 2003
- ↑ ABC -Message Stick Saltwater Country
- ↑ Aria Awards Pigram Brothers award history