Pernikoff Brothers

{{Short description|American rock band}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Pernikoff Brothers

| image =

| caption = Pernikoff Brothers in concert at The Pageant. From left to right, Dan Germain, Rick Pernikoff and Tom Pernikoff.

| image_size = 250

| landscape = No

| origin = St. Louis, Missouri, United States

| genre = Rock, indie rock, folk rock, Americana

| years_active = 2009–present

| label = Independent

| website = {{URL|www.pernikoffbrothers.com}}

| current_members = Tom Pernikoff
Rick Pernikoff
Kevin Bowers

}}

Pernikoff Brothers is an American rock band from St. Louis, Missouri. The band consists of brothers Tom (vocals, guitar) and Rick Pernikoff (vocals, bass), and Kevin Bowers (drums).

History

Pernikoff Brothers first began performing as a duo in the Bay Area. In 2009, they were joined by drummer, Dan Germain, from Boston, MA. Since the release, the Pernikoff Brothers have played with acts such as Willie Nelson,{{cite news|title=Concert Review: Willie Nelson Mixes It Up at the Pageant|publisher=KDHX.org|url=https://kdhx.org/music/reviews/concert-review-willie-nelson-mixes-it-up-at-the-pageant-tuesday-april-17|date=2012-04-17|first=Matt|last=Sorrell|access-date=2012-07-24|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121228071208/https://kdhx.org/music/reviews/concert-review-willie-nelson-mixes-it-up-at-the-pageant-tuesday-april-17|archive-date=2012-12-28|url-status=dead}} G. Love,{{cite news|title=Concert Review: Jamming the Blues with G. Love and the Pernikoff Brother at the Pageant|publisher=KDHX.org|url=http://kdhx.org/music/reviews/concert-review-jamming-the-blues-with-g-love-and-the-pernikoff-brothers-at-the-pageant-friday-april-29\|date=2011-04-29|first=Matt|last=Champion}} Tim Reynolds (of the Dave Matthews Band), Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Railroad Earth{{cite news|title=Railroad Earth and the Pernikoff Brothers Bring a Summer Festival Vibe to the Pageant|publisher=KDXH.org|url=http://kdhx.org/music/reviews/concert-review-railroad-earth-and-the-pernikoff-brothers-bring-a-summer-festival-vibe-to-the-pageant-friday-january-27|date=2012-01-27|first=Nathan|last=Brand|access-date=2012-07-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018155308/http://kdhx.org/music/reviews/concert-review-railroad-earth-and-the-pernikoff-brothers-bring-a-summer-festival-vibe-to-the-pageant-friday-january-27|archive-date=2012-10-18|url-status=dead}}, The Revivalists and Toots & the Maytals. They were invited to perform at the BMI stage at the 2011 Austin City Limits Music Festival,{{cite news|title=Live Review: Austin City Limits|publisher=Performer Magazine|url=http://performermag.com/2011/12/02/live-review-austin-city-limits/|date=2011-12-02|first=Tara|last=Lacey}}{{cite news|title=From Coldplay To Kanye: Highlights And Lowlights Of The Austin City Limits Music Festival|publisher=Songwriter Magazine|url=http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/09/from-coldplay-to-kanye-highlights-and-lowlights-of-the-austin-city-limits-music-festival/|date=2011-09-20|first=Lynne|last=Margolis}} the BMI showcase at the 2011 CMJ Music Marathon,{{cite news|title=BMI Showcase @ Arlene's Grocery|publisher=CMJ.com|url=http://www.cmj.com/live/bmi-showcase-arlene%E2%80%99s-grocery-october-20/|date=2011-10-20|first=Genna |last=Tai}} and the Key West Songwriter's Festival.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}

After a hiatus, the Pernikoff Brothers recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, England. They released the one-day live session in Studio 2 with the title Ah Londres.

Band members

  • Tom Pernikoff – vocals, guitar, bass
  • Rick Pernikoff – vocals, bass, guitar, harmonica
  • Kevin Bowers – drums, percussion

Discography

  • On My Way (2011)
  • Miss Fortune Teller (2013)
  • Ah Londres (2025)

See also

  • {{Portal-inline|Rock music}}

References

{{Reflist|30em}}