NEW CABIN DOGS ALBUM - Pre Released in the Spring/Summer of 2011

MIDNIGHT TRAIL

Rich Kwait, Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Percussion
Rob Kwait, Vocals, Bass, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Percussion
Ira Race, Guitar
Ron DiSilvestro, Drums
Professor "Louie", Piano, Hammond Organ, Accordion
Jay Davidson, Piano, Organ
Chris Buchanan, Pedal Steel Guitar
Jeff Levinsohn, Djembe
Heather Zimmerman, Violin
Stephan DiVincenzo, Drums (album demo)

Special thanks to Ron ("House Money") DiSilvestro for keeping us on the trail, Steve Goldberg for additional violin arrangement (Twilight), Mark Brooks for home studio assistance and Roman Vail at JLM Sound.

Produced by the Kwait Brothers
Engineered and Mixed by Ron DiSilvestro
Mastered by Joe Lambert, JLM Sound, Brooklyn, NY
Recorded at The Cabin, Merion Station, PA
Mixed at Forge Studios, Oreland, PA

Love and thanks to Rebecca and Jenny and to all of our families.

All songs written by Rich Kwait and Rob Kwait c2011 Crippled Hound Records (ASCAP), 
except New Morning written by Bob Dylan c1970,1998 Big Sky Music

Cover image: The Overland Route to the Road of a Thousand Wonders

Upcoming Shows

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03.10.12
The FIre 412 W, Girard Avenue, Philadelphia PA
04.20.12
Burlap and Bean Newtown Square, PA

12.18.11

Thanks to Hideaway Music..... Happy Holidays!

A great last-show-of-the-year at Hideaway Music in Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia).  A cool little record store and a fun afternoon of acoustic jamming.  The band wishes everyone out there a very Happy Holiday season!!!

09.14.11

CD RELEASE - BENEFIT SHOW AT MILKBOY- PHILADELPHIA

The band is pleased to announce a very special CD Release – Benefit Show at the NEW MILKBOY – Philadelphia on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11th (11/11/11).    The band's proceeds from the show (including 100% of the CD sales proceeds), will go to Alex’s Lemonade Stand foundation - a leading organization in the fight against Childhood Cancer (a cause near and dear to the band members - who have a little one fighting neuroblastoma cancer).  [You may also donate directly to Alex’s Lemonade in support of this event].

On the heels of our Bucks County release show in September and our Wooden Boat Festival jam show on the Delaware in October, the band is sounding better than ever.  Come check it out and support a great cause!    Also, check out some recent reviews of the new record! 

08.18.11

Wildy's World - Review

A pretty thoughtful review of the latest record..... "Twin brothers Rich and Rob Kwait found their muse in Mountain Cabins from Vermont to Tennessee in the late 1990's, taking in the grit and stubborn beauty of Americana and Appalachian folk from its homeland. The Philadelphia natives would return home, under the name The Kwait Brothers would begin to find a sound that incorporates these styles into a sub-stream blend of folk/rock that is as close to original as anything in the public marketplace.....

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07.11.11

High Five!

Rich and Rob were recently asked to name their top 5 things ..... So simple yet maddening...easy yet complex...fair yet totally unfair. We should have asked Cenzi... oh well. Check out the article.

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06.30.11

Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert

Recovering from the Bryn Mawr Twilight show on Saturday 7/2.. What a great night. The band (including guest keyboarist Lee) was firing on all cylinders. Thanks to David Broida for having us and spreading good summertime vibes throughout the night. Thank goodness for independence! Happy 4th everyone!

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