Mark Kelso plays Brother to Brother

This is one of my all-time favourite Gino Vannelli tunes. Mark Craney's drumming on the original was just outstanding, so I thought I'd have a go at making a video for this one. I also enlisted my Monkey House band mates, Don Breithaupt on piano and Pat Kilbride on bass and for guitar I got a young player who I've been working with named Dave Hjin and he sounds fantastic. Hard tune to play in one take but I finally got one that I liked after a bunch of attempts :-) Hope you enjoy this one! MK

[@donovanjones4175]

Toronto boy doing Montreal proud. Great job, brother

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Donovan.

[@marksowers5041]

Excellent, thank you you all for such a great cover!

[@2002drumsonly]

WOW! Triple threat drummer. Well done! Awesomeness at it's Best!

[@markkelso646]

Thank you!

[@jeffreygoldstein5271]

Mark your voice sounds great!

[@jimcassells1179]

just brilliant Mark,Don, Pat and Dave...

[@markkelso646]

Thanks JIm.

[@markyates8399]

What a great rendition of a classic song. Amazing performances all round. Brilliant.

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Mark.

[@jbtor1]

Nicely done. Great band, clearly up to the challenge. And Mark, way to go on the vocals! Pretty sick kick at 5:03.

[@markkelso646]

Thanks John!

[@alanwechsler9850]

Proving once again the way detailed, intricate yet powerful drumming can add so much colour and texture to music, even music we’re very familiar with. Loving this.

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Alan.

[@jerrydaminato743]

Wow. Emotionally moving.

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Jerry!

[@greatgs52]

Killer! Astounding in all ways! Love it!

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Paul!

[@stantomas]

Very nice job! The tribute to Mark Craney 6:42 is beautiful. I grew up listening to Gino, trying to play all the drum parts, this was inspiring. I think I saw you play at Artpark here a while back if my memory is correct, loved your feel. take care!

[@markkelso646]

Thanks! Playing with Gino was a dream come true for me for sure. I remember that Artpark gig - really fun place to play.

[@wayneoconnor5095]

Wow Mark! Killer, and great to see Pat it has been at least 30 years since I have seen him.

[@markkelso646]

Hey Wayne, thanks and yep Pat is still awesome.

[@MrSteveblue824]

Smokin vibe and drum groove! Vocals are rockin’ too Mark!👍❤️🔥🎵🎤🥁

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Steve.

[@ronmurphy6437]

Jeezus. I listened to a lot of Gino! Thanks for this, Mark.

[@markkelso646]

Hah, thanks Ron!

[@nickvitagliano2744]

Great job! Gino always has the greatest musicians and production. Coming from a fellow drummer!

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Nick!

[@robcampbell6187]

Love this Mark!!!

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Rob.

[@TimMoher]

Sounds great Mark. Nice to hear David with you!

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Tim. David killed it!

[@joecoughlin7864]

This is just GREAT!

[@markkelso646]

Thanks so much Joe.

[@rosswooldridgemusic6402]

Really great Mark! Truly fantastic!

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Ross.

[@ansonmount9039]

Love this, great vocals. I love your drumming style, Mark! Outstanding group!

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Anson.

[@MrBassrazz]

Fantastic production of one my fav tunes! Great playing from everyone and a huge WOW! on the vocals. Thanks 😊

[@markkelso646]

Thanks!

[@SilSimone]

Bravo!

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Sil.

[@andrewt2849]

I’ve always kept a close listen to Vannelli’s drummers (including yourself)and starting with Graham. You got to live my dream of getting to actually play with him and his band. I have had recurring dream (nightmare) over the years of getting the call to play a gig with Gino but I end up at the venue with not a single rehearsal and somehow I’ve misplaced my drums at the last minute and Gino is absolutely livid! Anyhow, I’ll be seeing you with Gord Sheard at the after hours jam in Picton this month (all 3 nights) so would be great to meet you

[@markkelso646]

Hi Andrew, yep, it was a dream gig for sure. Sorry to hear about the stress dream though :-) To my knowledge I'm not playing with Gord in Picton, so I won't be there to meet up. MK

[@andrewt2849]

@@markkelso646 Was listed as Gord Sheard Trio so wrongly assumed you would be on drums. Seems to me you did a main stage show at the Picton festival a few years back. Some other time perhaps😀

[@RogerBeckett]

Just wow! That’s some crazy musicianship. Great job on the vocals too. One of my favourite albums. Please make some more covers. 🙏

[@markkelso646]

Thanks Roger.

[@RogerBeckett]

@@markkelso646 Do you have any live gigs coming up?