Aussie Week Day 1 - The Teskey Brothers: Hold Me / Pain and Misery / Reaction

[@pmR32red]

As an Aussie musician thank you for your great reviews and supporting Australian music.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks but all the work is done by Chris, our third Thamesmen!!!

[@adrianross8383]

As an Australian muso who grew up being awe inspired by the stars I saw at my local inner city pubs of Sydney in the late eighties (the tail end of the glory days), I say thanks heaps for your interest. Above all, I love how you guys just get it- what special stuff we had, even if record executives in the USA and UK didn't at the time.

[@adrianross8383]

I first saw Midnight Oil as a surprise guest appearance at The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle, Sydney in 1987. In front of two hundred odd beer swigging good time lads and lasses. I also saw Stevie Wright of EasyBeats and Evie parts 1,2,3 fame there a few times. As well as Weddings, Parties, Anything... And as a fan of our big sport here in New SouthWales , National Rugby League, I've now seen Barnsey live twice in Grand Final pre match entertainment... prior to seeing my beloved Parramatta Eels getting slaughtered. 😞 The first time he came down into the stadium on an Australian Army Helicopter and jumped off, microphone in hand, and sang Khe Sanh. You simply don't get more Australian than that. The last time was this year singing alongside Mr Teskey himself.

[@taniaPBear]

I did wonder if the Teskey Brothers would show up at some point, so glad they did. Love them so much, great Sunday morning vibe for me, chill out, make coffee, contemplate what to do with the day. ❤

[@barnowl5774]

You say 'bloody brilliant' and I say 'about bloody time' as I've been requesting The Teskey Brothers all along! 'Hold Me' was the final song of their concert and though it is a bit repetitive, I love this video for the audience participation. The group do a fabulous a capella version of this song, too. 'Pain And Misery' was videoed at their studio just outside of Melbourne in beautiful, bushy Warrandyte. I believe Sam Teskey got the tape machine in England. The song was engineered mainly by him. The band consists of the four guys and there is a fluid group of backing singers and musicians at times. There are other videos of them on You Tube. They travel overseas to do concerts, too. If you want to react to a FEMALE singer with a similar vocal capacity to John Farnham then check out Aussie Vanessa Amorosi, singing 'Have A Look,' LIVE. Vanessa has lived and worked in the USA. A fantastic group is, 'The Black Sorrows', singing, 'Never Let Me Go', LIVE with some film spliced in. The Bull sisters in this group always take you to church! They all have more videos on You Tube. Looking excitedly forward to the rest of the week!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for this info and see, we do read the comments. We are just shit at getting to everything. Peace. Be well.

[@kaafromoz]

They are simply a fresh breathe of air in the music industry where it had been lost for so long, soul pure and simple never dies. A great band loved here so very much, Ty guys for showing them too your world. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🎶🎶❤❤

[@TheThamesmen]

Be well.... Thanks for supporting our channel. Cheers G&A

[@sean---the-other-one]

Such great old-school stuff in there. The guitar work on Pain And Misery is a fantastic homage to old soul ballad guitar licks, but every now and then with just a hint of a modern twist on it. Super tastefully done, and I believe the greats would completely approve.

[@donnachatterton1639]

Just love the Teskey Brothers! To really get the Otis Cocker sound, you’d have to listen to Rain…the Colour Studios recording. The brass in that song is wonderful too. You’d love it.

[@evaadams8298]

Yes that’s my favourite 👍

[@judileeming1589]

Truly, Australia is one of the smaller music scenes in the World, but the talent that has evolved here for decades is phenomenal. Today, KZbin can bypass all those record company execs that take a breakout inspirational act and try to mould it into something else to make quick $$$ without nurturing the career of those talented people. KZbin can take the World into a new, to them, music scene.

[@annepavlidis7620]

Only recently found the Teskey Bros at the Mushroom Live 50yr Concert. I am so crazy for their music. You boys need to get a copy of the Mushroom 50 concert and see Barnsey live and sounding as good as he did 40 years ago. And loads of new acts.

[@jenniesaunders1917]

Brilliant way to start the week. Yes you just have to close your eyes

[@yorumsfield556]

If Michael McDonald and Ottis Redding could have a baby, it would be this dude! Great pipes. Loved it. Thanks Gents. 👍

[@TheThamesmen]

That’s is a scary thought!

[@patrickwells8349]

Thanks for introducing me to The Teskey Brothers guys. I'm an Aussie and can't believe I haven't heard these guys before. Sometimes good music just slips under the radar. Again, many thanks.

[@lesliedavis2185]

Aaah a bit more modern stuff, lol. Love these guys. I saw them live in January they re wonderful live. Josh has a nice voice doesn’t he. All excellent musicians. They hale from Warrandyte, not so far from me in Melbourne. Ps, they are lovely to sing along with, so good.

[@KC-tk2gx]

In America they call it "Blue eyed soul". Loved it.

[@TheThamesmen]

Was amazing soul performance

[@jennygavrilovic7415]

The Teskey brothers are awesome live! They were pre openers for Jimmy Barnes concert that I went to recently. They are amazing! 💗💗💗them

[@kaindog100]

Hell yeah they were good.

[@carolynh8866]

Now you talking. These guys are Fire 🔥 ...glad they have made their way to you. 🎶💥 pure unadulterated Soul

[@TheThamesmen]

It really is

[@shermaddictedtorc8540]

I tell my children all the time that their mother and I had the best music in the world at our local pub back in the 70's and 80"s here in Australia.

[@leighmurrell5494]

He has the voice to perfectly match a tried and true genre. Great listening.

[@speedypete5445]

That sounds like a song which can only truly experienced live to get the full feeling . Great anyway.

[@artistjoh]

These Australian Week's are just touching the tip of the iceberg of great Australian music. So many great musicians not seen here yet. You know a nation's music vein runs deep and wide when performers of the quality of The Easybeats, Marcia Hines, The Seekers, Mental As Anything, and so many more have not appeared in the playlists yet.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for being here on Aussie Week - MORE SOONNNNNNN!

[@colleenmatulickclarke2059]

So pleased to see The Teskey Brothers here. Their video release of 'Hold Me' is so good too. Vanessa Amorosi is a special talent also....'Have a Look'. Top of the Pops.

[@noelanderson8915]

Somehow, somewhere, I happened to hear The Teskey Brothers. Maybe on TV, but the very next day, I was out searching for that Album and, I found it. Thanks for showing that. Would love to see them live.

[@TheThamesmen]

That's how it goes. Thanks for supporting our channel. Cheers G&A

[@BellumCarroll]

Off to a great start I have this song in a playlist, the passion from the band & the crowd gets me every time. Just a feel good vibe

[@TheThamesmen]

Exactly. Good times

[@mals4125]

Chris - great choice for a starting track/s for Oz week 4. I'm very excited about what artists you'll be introducing the boys to this week. Nice to see some contemporary stars sharing the channel with the old pub rock dogs. Enjoy the week gents - don't be afraid to throw in a few more double bungers.

[@TheThamesmen]

It has been great making everything for this week. Epic tunes are coming

[@Paldasan]

Start with Teskey Brothers, finish with Kransky Sisters...?

[@TheThamesmen]

@@Paldasan line up is locked

[@quiltygal6981]

@@Paldasan 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 how awesome would that be 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Paldasan]

@@TheThamesmen it's alright gentlemen. The comment is somewhat tongue in cheek. The Kransky Sisters are a musical comedy act, not your typical content. They are worth personal perusal perhaps.

[@moonlightflame7]

Yes lads! Great pick for Aussie week 4. Teskey Brothers are absolutely brilliant.

[@TheThamesmen]

They were a class act

[@JoTracy]

Like Cocker in the first track, like Otis in the second. There's a great Colours studio recording of them too

[@jayjayjase9796]

"Otis Cocker"...gold lol

[@TheEricBooth]

What a magical performance.

[@jamesstubbs2228]

Just beautiful. I have dined at the soul food table and am now full. Thank you.

[@TheThamesmen]

Enjoy!

[@rickfairman5640]

great song great harmonies love that they put the music first no special effects just great vocals and experience

[@TeamMcWilliam]

Great start, hope there is some Matt Corby in this weeks selection.

[@evaadams8298]

Best comment I have heard is “Close my eyes and hear Otis Redding, Open my eyes and see Chris Hemsworth” 🙋‍♀️

[@davidhandson2429]

If you want to hear a different side of his voice check out Jimmy Barnes and Josh Teskey singing Do You Love Me. It is an awesome cover of a great song.

[@mikeschenk4730]

I agree. Josh Teskey really works his voice around Jimmy's instead of singing like normal.

[@spooning_phantom8660]

I have one of their songs on my playlist called ‘Crying Shame’. Had absolutely no frikken idea that they are fellow aussies. Mint👌. Thank you lads.

[@TheThamesmen]

Not an option bivouac Aussie band but a good one

[@fender282]

Thanks guys (including Chris) for educating you Poms and the rest of the world to the talent from Downunder and the glory of Oz. 😁

[@TheThamesmen]

Our pleasure!

[@aussiedadreviews]

Well that was a breath of fresh air

[@TheThamesmen]

And how was the music?

[@aussiedadreviews]

@@TheThamesmen awesome 😎 music 🎶 matey 🎸

[@mikeschenk4730]

So Aussie band #5 that needs to be on my playlists in equal share to my current faves has emerged. Hold me is so simple, but so powerful. Love how they have faith in the singing and the drumming with a bit of organ thrown in. Going out into the crowd after the heavy participation was pretty amazing too! Pain & Misery (the studio version nonetheless!) is as good! If you love Otis Redding you NEED to see St. Paul & the Broken Bones. The lead singer is an odd rebirth of Otis Redding. I seriously need a St. Paul & Teskey Brothers playlist for when I want to rock out to60s era soul sounds from modern bands.

[@margaret2romeo]

Awesome!!! Easy listening music!! Great commentary!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JohnWalker-vs5rz]

A great choice of song. I haven't heard of this Aussie band before. I must get hold of some of their tracks.

[@markphillips1177]

Notable from the various Aussie weeks how blurred the line between band and crowd often is/was at Australian concerts. As you said in another reaction, no too-cool-for-school reserve, and no free fire zone at the stage front. Lots of people having lots of fun. Pretty decent levels of musicality and musicianship across the many bands featured too.

[@markagerman1223]

Otis Reading has been reincarnated and is now lead vocalist for the Teskey Brothers.

[@Denise-lk9zk]

Lol, love your bonus track intro.

[@TheThamesmen]

COOL!!! Thanks for supporting our channel. Cheers G&A

[@evaadams8298]

Have been asking for the Tesky’s so thanx guys! 👍

[@TheThamesmen]

No worries Eva

[@jimcolligan9941]

Love the Teskey Brothers another great Aussie singer is Ollie English try Holy Water

[@OzSkitzo]

saw these guys supporting jimmy barnes last month, u need to see these guys.....amazing.

[@jennifermason9557]

Loved this! Only just getting into them now myself. Suspect that I have two new favourite songs.

[@robteskeyteskey161]

Hi so great to see someone who gets the tape machine Sam was searching for that over driven sound and found it, the first official album is called half mile harvest as that is the length of the tape used to record the whole thing pain and misery was the first single from the album which unexpectedly got them noticed they had it pressed to a few hundred vinyl copies to keep it real to reel 😂 interestingly live at the forum was recorded to tape too you may notice on stage they all have two mics taped together one for front of house one for the tape machine out the back. Loved your reaction thanks. Ps no chance of Dad ever hurting those boys to much love ❤️ 🙏 PPS loved the opening Thames theme, reminds me of my youth I was brought up in Richmond upon Thames.

[@rickfairman5640]

Great performance great choice. Another cover that will blow you away in the future check out Wilson Pickett and Duane Allman covering Hey Jude. Really enjoyed both tunes quick stroll through the past!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Rick....

[@maryhanrahan]

Pain and Misery is my favorite for sure - love it. love all their music but this track just hits different - Not sure how true but apparently they searched worldwide for the old tape machine to get the authentic sound

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Mary - Thanks for supporting our channel. Cheers G&A

[@hotbox4696]

Strangely, I’ve never heard of them! I’m a Melbourne expat living in Newcastle (NSW). Fantastic stuff 😎👍

[@iannorth8549]

Love a good horn tone😮😂

[@TheThamesmen]

Ha ha :) that made me laugh out loud

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

Chris Hemsworth's favourite band. Mine too. Fantastic performers and singers.

[@arconeagain]

About the tape, they're also using old mics to mic up things like the brass. There was a 1950s Melbourne made ribbon mic for sale recently, same as what they use, very obscure. I so wanted to buy it because I collect such microphones.

[@davidhandson2429]

As always loved you're reaction and had a good laugh😂🤣

[@TheThamesmen]

Coolio!!

[@evaadams8298]

There is an amazing concert from St Stephens church in Sweden of the Tesky Bros and it’s incredible with some great covers as well....

[@petermcculloch4933]

I stumbled across the brothers while searching for Archie Roach material.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the support

[@markphillips3186]

What a great voice 😮

[@TheThamesmen]

Yes but what about the. band? Thanks for supporting our channel. Cheers G&A

[@markphillips3186]

@@TheThamesmen The band is great. Saw them a few years ago in Brisbane they were impressive.

[@arconeagain]

They were shooting a music clip in my country town the other year. I asked what they were doing at the old bank. The drummer, I think, replied with their band name. I replied: What, the Testie Brothers? He replied, no... well we know what he replied. Turns out I had seen them on posters years ago at the St Andrews pub.

[@lencooke944]

Aww, the Teskeys ... great choice. As Chris said, The Teskey Brothers are staples at any worthy music festival in Australia. I heard tell that they appear so often at festivals that one punter saw them on the play list for the main stage and having seen them so often he thought he would check something else out. He decided on a cultural experience of watching a group of Mongolian Throat Singers. To this day he swears that a clean-shaven Josh Teskey wearing a nude color swimming cap was in the back providing throat singing harmonies to the other performers. He reckons Josh was just warming his vocal cords up for his show on the main stage a bit later. Ok, ok, ok. This story might not be totally true ... but The Teskeys do have a loyal and well-deserved following here in Oz. I have never seen them live, but I am looking forward to having our two universes align, and for Covid to p**s off properly so that I can catch them at a live show. Alex and George, this is a great opening. Chris, thank you for putting this week together. I hope The Thamesmen are paying you well out of their sponsorship revenue, or at least in kind with curries. Looking forward to the rest of Aussie Week.

[@TheThamesmen]

Great comment! We love this level of comment effort! Brilliant

[@christhecurator]

@@TheThamesmen Len always gives gold quality comments...cept when they're a little...tepid. Maybe.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@christhecurator Len is top shelf comments!

[@timn6864]

Just saved me some money requesting this masterpiece!

[@TheThamesmen]

Well you can always spend the money on a t shirt!

[@markphillips1177]

@@TheThamesmen ooohh ... a t shirt! Shut up and take my money.

[@patyoh724]

check out Vika and Linda Bull , Kate cebrano, vanessa amorossi

[@kevintopliff4995]

Was hanging out for the pony to walk across your name banner. A guess the Captain "Chris" Caveman would have to be suffice this week. They have also done a great cover of the INXS song "Never Tear Us Apart".

[@TheThamesmen]

Good idea on pony graphic! See if I can find one

[@MariaBM1]

I'm presuming someone has told you that Josh Teskey has done a version of "Do You Love Me" with Jimmy Barnes recently?

[@TheThamesmen]

Well they have now! Thanks😀

[@MariaBM1]

@@TheThamesmen, I suspect that might be something you guys might want to check out at some point then. Jimmy always does amazing duets. 😁

[@doc6186]

I'm always excited when I see a reaction to the Teskey Brothers. I always feel some connection to these guys even though it's only geographic. They are from a neighboring outer northern suburb of Melbourne (Warrandyte). Love to see a local band from the pub scene doing well. Thanks Chris for suggesting and Alex and George for reacting. You guys never disappoint - always entertaining. I have a bit of a love/yawn relationship with this live version of Hold Me. I love it for the audience participation and how often do you see the band in the audience with the singer on someone's shoulders!! The yawn is as a music track without the video it goes on and on and is repetitive. I like their official version shot in Warrandyte better (kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3mqo4yioZiCbLs). Also recommend "Crying Shame" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWq8fIWoo6enaqM) - live performance touring in the US. And finally the Colors studio performance of "Rain" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5nKqY1uqdJ1rrc).

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Doc - will check when I get time. Thanks for supporting our channel. Cheers G&A

[@fredgomo]

🎉

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Love Love this band.......Otis Redding maybe but I thought Joe Cocker, especially in the first song..

[@TheThamesmen]

Yep!!!! Thanks for supporting our channel. Cheers G&A

[@greenengold]

He reminds me more of Grayson Hugh than Otis Redding. Colour is a state of mind.

[@TheThamesmen]

Good points

[@michaelparin4336]

Love you guys - but you do talk funny..... from Adelaide, SA

[@sean---the-other-one]

-rest of Australia: *raises eyebrows at South Australians commenting on British accents 🤣😂🤣

[@digimontexcelguy1114]

@@sean---the-other-one One South Australian, rest of Australia!

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@digimontexcelguy1114 😂

[@Laraine3]

Lol, pot calling the kettle black.

[@paulygone563]

The TB's makes it Rain!

[@paulrodsted3905]

Awesome

[@TheThamesmen]

And what about the band?

[@quiltygal6981]

Well my kids grew up listening to Motown and they can't sing like that 😫😫😫😫

[@AussieTVMusic]

Sam Cooke got shot too.

[@TheThamesmen]

Ouch. Thanks for supporting our channel. Cheers G&A

[@JoTracy]

Amazing. He gives me Joe Cocker vibes

[@elizabethscott7660]

Can't do the Teskey Brothers without Ash Grunwald for dessert.

[@TheThamesmen]

So who is he ?

[@evaadams8298]

They actually have other songs with more lyrics 😂

[@TheThamesmen]

Ha ha

[@juliedunne2726]

Check out Barnsey singing with The Teskey Brothers kzbin.info/www/bejne/d16xlqNogL99pdk

[@TheThamesmen]

Oh interesting. Thanks

[@27Finbarr]

😳

[@TheThamesmen]

👍

[@LizzieRD]

I'm going just throw this out here, but i think your Chris might not be a big hairy Aussie, but the famously ripped Chris Hemsworth, a renowned Teskey Brothers fan. Just saying 🤣🤣

[@TheThamesmen]

Seems likely. Superhero by day music curator by night.

[@ladylynnmaree]

Vanessa Amorosi is a brilliant female Australian artist you should react to. "Absolutely Everybody" was one of her massive early hits, this live charity concert in 2019 would be one of my favourite performances just because it shows her personality well kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWrNhWZ3m6uUhpo

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks will check when we get time. Thanks for supporting our channel. Cheers G&A

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

Her performance of Heroes at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics will blow you away. She was only 19yo.

[@cassanth]

Have been loving your Aussie weeks. I reckon a great segment to do would be comedians who are great singers. Here are two Aussies to get you started. Tripod and Eddie Perfect singing a Paul Kelly song, and then The Doug Anthony All Stars singing Grapevine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3uVgJ6gbsl2ppI kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5PVon5ora58pNU

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks

[@markdavey8809]

Just so you know, Marvin was killed by his Dad,.

[@TheThamesmen]

I know.

[@LizzieRD]

Yeah. Plane crash.

[@iankearns774]

I am going to get poleaxed for this, and I am a Victorian and from the same state as them but as talented as they are they dont do it for me. I have listened to this stuff all my life as my Dad played Sam Cooke, Aretha, Nina Simone etc all the time but there is something lacking for me with them. Dont know what it is.Second track way better than the first. Let loose the haters, I got big shoulders and can handle it. LMAO

[@TheThamesmen]

You’re Victorian?

[@iankearns774]

@@TheThamesmen Not as in hob nail boots mate but the little mainland state in the south east of the fine land that is Australia., the home of Men at Work and AFL Football.

[@Paldasan]

I do like the Teskey Brothers, but I'd much rather watch The Kransky Sisters. Sorry Bros. but those ladies can really wail. (Yes Thamesmen, they are a real group, and they are very talented singers, musicians, and all-round performers. From Esk, in Queensland. Esk. Queensland).

[@TheEricBooth]

Low value, high quaility content.

[@andysparks1973]

they dont sound Australian , at all. Im Australian , yuck

[@TheThamesmen]

ANDY.....come one....

[@andysparks1973]

@@TheThamesmen they sound like yanks , embarrassing .

[@alanstrom2221]

The Teskey Brothers make me cringe and my skin crawl, due to their plagiarism. It's all so derivative. They found a very popular genre and used it as a vehicle for their own 'popularity' If I want to hear this style of music, I'll get out my records and CDs of the Original Artists. Makes me very proud of my high standards, not just in music, but in everything.