Who better to bring it on home this Sunday than a band inspired by God-given birthright, graced with a stature inherited from the hallowed halls of music history: Southern brothers who bring the rock 'n roll. It's a precious harmony, kind enough to give a woman ideas, soulful enough to make her up and relocate to the great American South. Brother Henry, a four-piece musical entourage from Nashville, Tennessee, carries a heavy torch: three brothers and a frere non de mere. The depth of a rare vocal gene pool is supported by cello, guitar, mandolin, and a crack Hofnerian rhythm section. All four members of the ensemble have toured and recorded with various well-known musicians, contributing to artists such as Ben Folds, Tim McGraw, Indigo Girls, Cowboy Junkies, Guster, Sixpence None the Richer, Steve Earle and REM. The Brothers released their first cd,

, in 2004, following up their tour with a live album, "Live At The Basement,", recorded in Nashville. In 2005 they released with two tracks featuring guest keyboardist Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers). Their third release, Love Survives, only expands their popularity and support in Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte, Louisville, Winston Salem, Asheville... all over the Southeast.

I now have Friday night plans for October 19th. Love Survives is the catalyst for a small host of shows already on the books. They hit hometown venue The Mercy Lounge in Nashville on Tuesday, October 2 at 7 p.m. Brother Henry is then sweet Georgia bound for a triple-header with its genesis in Atlanta. They'll play well-loved Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA (a small city annexing Midtown/Downtown Atlanta) at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 19th, followed by The Shamrock in Macon, GA on Saturday, October 20th at 9 p.m. and the First Presbyterian Fall Festival at Beason's Farm in LaGrange, GA on Sunday, October 21st at 4 p.m. If you'd like to see Brother Henry play a show in your locale, read the interview with Ned Henry to find a simple coercion that will bring The Brothers to your city.

Lisa: You've been compared to Crowded House and The Jayhawks. What musicians have influenced you the most?

Ned Henry: We describe ourselves as the following: take the Everly Brothers, put them in front of REM and They Might Be Giants, throw in a little Yo Yo Ma, Mark Knopfler, and Ricky Scaggs, bake for 20 years on 350 degrees, cut into four equal pieces and add a little lemon. As far as influences, I respect Springsteen's passion, Dickey Betts' melodies, The Neville Brother's soul, Sheryl Crow's song writing, AC/DC's attitude. I've also been influenced just as heavily by seeing someone play an open mic. Everyone's got something to contribute.

Lisa: Have you three brothers always played music together?

Ned Henry: Yes. The three Henry's have been in various bands with questionable names since we were in Jr. High. We've had stints when we didn't play together, but it seems to be a magnetic pull that keeps bringing us back to work together. It just feels right.

Lisa: What's the brotherly dynamic like?

Ned Henry: Musicians who have played together get to the point where they can communicate on stage with a look. One person can lay into a part and everyone else follows along. Family members show up on second base in this dept.

Lisa: How did you find your fourth member?

Ned Henry: We met Park in Nashville playing the scene. Park and David were working on a children's record the same time David and I were recording Come On, People. We began bartering services. We got along so well, it was an easy decision to ask him to join. He's a equal partner. We all share in the singing and writing. No one just plays an instrument. We all contribute to the creativity and guidance of the band.

Lisa: You've all worked with quite a few big name talents. When you record and play as Brother Henry, how would you compare that experience with your other musical endeavors? What are your perceptions of recording on an Independent versus a Major label?

Ned Henry: Ah the old oxymoron. After years of dealing with big labels, little labels and no labels. If you are selling less than 10,000 records per release, you should do it yourself. You're trading a little money for a lot of control. For the most part, it's not worth it. I'd rather sell 5,000 cds and keep all the proceeds and decision making in house vs. sell 50,000 and have some A&R guy with an attitude tell me how to write and record songs. As for the big name talents, it is a real treat to work with those at the top of the food chain. It's the difference between eating in a nice restaurant and fast food. The number of musicians out there is staggering. There is a reason some rise to the top. Hopefully, we're rising, we're just on the slow bake method.

Lisa: Do you record in Nashville? What studio?

Ned Henry: Simple question, loaded answer. David owns his own studio in Nashville, True Tone Recording. It's in the swanky 12th St. South area. When you've got an engineer of his caliber in the band, we're guaranteed great sounds at the best price. It's just sometimes we may be recording in the off hours. [Editors Note: Click here to see his recording credits.]

Lisa: What can you tell us about the new album? Is there anything unique or different happening on this record, beyond what you've accomplished with the first and second records?

Ned Henry: Love Survives is a good representation of where we've been the last few months. Within the group we're adjusting to aging parents, new babies, engagements, school age children, day jobs and the other day to day joys and sorrows. We have some serious songs, some light songs, some that rock, some that groove. I feel the new cd is a natural progression from our first two cds.

Lisa: Tell me about the show you've got coming up in Nashville.

Ned Henry: My daughter is a student at Glendale Elementary. It's a Spanish Immersion school where the kids are taught Science and Math in Spanish. The show is the 2nd Annual concert to celebrate our investment in the school. The fun thing about doing this in Nashville is that most of the bands consist of school parents or soon to be school parents, and they all will be great. The wedding bands in Nashville are great. It's a fabulous place to live for musicians. If someone says they play or sing, chances are they are really good.

Lisa: I'm looking forward to your Eddie's Attic show in Decatur, GA. Have you played this venue or any other Atlanta-area venue before?

Ned Henry: We've played Eddies five or six times. We really like the vibe there, although I wonder if we are a little over the top. We've been know to play "She Blinded Me with Science/Sweet Child of Mine" medly. Makes you feel like the Human Torch in a candle shop.

Lisa: What are your favorite venues to play and see shows in the South?

Ned Henry: I'd say some of our favorite rooms are the small theatres, The Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, The Cox Capitol Theatre in Macon. Eddie's Attic has a great vibe. For the most part, we're looking for non-smoking rooms that are attractive to our audience, a cordial staff and a free dinner.

Lisa: Are there any other Southern or Nashville bands on the scene right now that you would recommend to your fans?

Ned Henry: Jeremy Lister and Joe Rathbone. After hearing thousands of people play, these guys can still make you stop and listen. Check out our links page on our website.