Brothers Dubé – Canada’s youngest rock band writes and plays from the heart… one riff at a time.
Brothers Dubé is one of the youngest professional rock bands in the world. At ages 9, 11, and 12 they were drawing crowds of thousands at a time to their “mega-busking” street performances on what eventually became known as their “Sidewalk Stage”. Through these now legendary street performances, playing articulate renditions of rock’s greatest anthems, they raised over $150,000 which they donated to orphans in Haiti. After visiting those orphans in 2012, they filmed a documentary to share with at-risk youth within North American schools, receiving numerous accolades and awards along the way including United Way’s Community Builder of the Year award, and commendations from the Prime Minister of Canada and President of Haiti. In addition to this, they are accredited songwriters, with an album under their belt and published works within the music and television industries.
With hundreds of live performances under their belts at festivals, stadiums, theatres and bars, and with dozens of interviews and live on-air performances, the Brothers Dubé take pride in their ability to deliver stunning live performances as seasoned performers… and they’re still not even in high school! Having caught the attention of Arcade Fire fresh after their CISCO Bluesfest performance they also jammed with Hollerado, and were later invited to Osheaga 2010 at Arcade Fire’s request. With reggae close to their hearts, they were also billed with Kymani Marley (Bob Marley’s son) and Sean Paul. They also played as the Ottawa Senators House Band to capacity crowds of 20,000 at Scotiabank Place.
The Brothers Dubé got their start in music in Ottawa, Canada in 2006 at the ages of 6, 8 and 10 after posting covers of their mother’s favorite songs on YouTube (www.youtube.com/mentalvelcro) to keep her spirits up while she fought cancer. Shortly after her death in 2008, they began fundraising. In the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake however, with televised images of orphans striking a familiar chord, the Brothers Dubé turned their sights on the House of Hope Orphanage and Grace Children’s Hospital in Haiti and embarked on an ambitious campaign to raise $50,000, which they have since far surpassed.
The Brothers Dubé continue to contribute to their community by playing for charitable events and raising awareness and inspiring other kids to change the world through their creativity and passion by delivering a workshop they developed within schools. They piloted the workshop within weeks of their return from Haiti and successfully encouraged other kids to raise funds in support of education in Haiti.
Boys you are awesome. I also have three kids and I would hope if I was ill my kids would do what you have done. I love music and I have your cd in my car. I was trying to find videos at the http://www.youtube.com/mentalvelcro) but they say it closed. I would love to see vidoes when you were real young.
Hy guys, u guys inspires me a lot. U hv Geniuns 1% perspiration and 99% inspiration
Hi Guys, Best of luck in Haiti keep safe and well done on being able to help so many people. If there were more in the world like you it would be a much better place.
P.S. Hopefully your not bringing that old sound guy / roadie that you had with you in Ireland, he wasn’t much good and we don’t think he’s good for your image. ( It’s time to kick him to the curb )
Derek and Jenny
Hi Guys, Just found you on Facebook. I want to commend you for doing what you are doing: sharing your talents with the world in exchange for raising money for the needy children of the world. What a wonderful example you for to our young people. Your Mother is so proud of all three of you. I’m wondering how that you got started in music? I noticed that your info was posted under the “Dube Broters”. Are you related and did they influence you at all?
God bless and keep on keepin on…In His name…Lee
Thanks Lee,
We always clacked around with music instruments. Dad is pretty good on a few instruments too, so maybe it was born in us?
Hey guys. U are amazing !!!! I am totaly in love with you guys <3 keep on rockin
hi boys i love your songs and i love you
hi boys i love your songs and i love you to boys
You guys are amazing!! Watched you perform on Sparks St. Canada Day. Bought the t-shirt and pre-ordered your cd. You are all an inspiration, not just to kids, but to adults too……your mom left a legacy and you boys are that legacy. Very talented, lots of integrity and huge hearts. Looking forward to seeing all that you do in the future……I think big things will be in the cards!! Keep up the great work:)
Thank you for coming to Ottawa for Canada Day. You guys were awsome performance today. I hope you will continue to work on your musice and be succuess. Good Luck guys!!!!
Hi Ju, it was easy to come to Ottawa – we live here! LOL
Saw you today on Sparks Street! Awesome sound boys. We will be picking up ONE when it’s released! Keep up the great work!
Vous êtes incroyable, je vous ai vu sur Sparks le 9 juin 2011. bd, le monde est à vous !
Martin Le Cycliste
I saw you kids on Sparks Street today… you are AWESOME! Great skills both instrumentally and vocally… keep up the great work, I see you going somewhere fast. You guys are better than anything we could have ever hoped for on Rock Star!
First time ever this guy doesn’t complain about the noise coming from the neighbours… keep it up guys.
Hi Liam, Jan and Quinn:
I saw you perform this afternoon on Sparks Ave (Ottawa) for over an hour. You guys are sooooooo amazing. Wow, some great dad you have.
I read on the web that you lost your mom. I am sooooooo sorry. I, too, lost my mom to cancer when I was young (but not as young as you) and I know how that feels.
Glad you find console in music and that you are raising money for a very good cause.
Wishing you and your dad all the happiness and success you deserve.
Manuela,
Mississauga, ON
It’s not everyday that young guys can inspire adults. I was amazed when I heard you and saw you play at Scotiabank. My son and I both play electric guitar but nothing like you guys. Having said that, you’re support to Haiti is too, very inspiring. Who knows, I might see you at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa.
Thank you for this very encouraging feedback!!! As for CFB Petawawa, we’re hoping to be there at homecoming in February to thank the families that sacrifice so much.
You guys are an inspiration to everyone. Keep up the great work!
Hey!! You guys were soo awesome at Scotiabank Place!! I know you guys will become famous one day!! Thank you for the autograph!!!! I hope you come back and play and don’t forget all the girls who wanted your autographs!!! Good luck and God bless!!!
<3
Dude, you guys keep getting better all the time.
your like a good wine, your getting better with time.
You guys should set up a fan club.
Later.
AWESOME !!!