When Tyler, Nolan and Patrick Wheeler teamed up with friends A.J. Molyneaux and Danny Matthews, they created more than a crisp, fiery Americana indie-rock five-piece; they created a band of brothers. The Wheeler Brothers, actual and “from other mothers” alike, are currently on tour in support of their debut album Portraits, released this summer. Portraits supports songs like “Mississippi” and “Call Me In The Morning" which boast rock driven rhythms, pseudo-distorted guitar riffs and fronted, clear vocals. On the cool side of the pillow, tracks like “Home For The Holidays” and “Save The Nightly (Too Young),” tend to lean casually toward gospel influences and airier melodies.
The Wheeler Brothers’ recent music video “Home For The Holidays” proves warm and light-hearted. Featuring actor Art LaFleur (The Sandlot, Field of Dreams) and directed by Christian Sorensen Hansen(The Head in the Heart, Fences, Atmosphere), “Home For The Holidays” portrays a simple lesson in friendship as shared between a manager and his employees. Moreover, The Wheeler Brothers are hosting a “Home For The Holidays” contest in lieu of their new video. Running until December 8th, the contest will send one lucky winner home to be with their family and friends for the holiday season. Make sure to visit their Facebook page and watch their humorous informative video to gather more contest details. –Whitney LeFevre