The Broken Family Band

If you work in a whore house you're gonna get fucked,
If you sleep in a river you're going to get ducked,
If you count all your chickens, you'll die like a dog,
And if you lie to me again I'll take you closer to god.

I wish I could tell you this was another example of crass Americana music but the members of The Broken Family Band all own British passports. Singing songs about booze, women and Jesus, this Cambridge group have brought country music to the British masses at many a festival.

As if seeking forgiveness for the cussing and sinning to be found in most of their albums, the Broken Family Band have released a collection of songs about Jesus.  Although, a quick read through the FAQ section on their website suggests their mini-album, Jesus Songs, is more of an in-joke than their personal discovery of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus. H. Christ.

The Broken Family Band consists of Steven, Jay, Mickey, Gavin and, on occasions, Timothy. In total, they have 11 recordings to their name.

I am aware that WHM's resident Mook recently attempted to convert those members who like all types of music except hip-hop and country in his post. I won't be claiming that the Broken Family Band is an antidote to those problems as it is pretty 'much love it or hate it' music.

Personally, I have loved them since 2005 when I caught a glimpse of them at my beloved Green Man Festival and fully intend to love them again at this year's Summer Sundae and Green Man Festival. (I don't care how dodgy that sentence sounds!)

If your taste buds are dampened sufficiently, you'll find more of the good stuff at their website, myspace and last.fm page.

The Broken Family Band records are available via Play.com, Amazon USA, Amazon UK, itunes, emusic...mostly likely not available at Sunday School. - Ryan