Brothers Dubé Canadian Rocker’s with Heart

“It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can accomplish anything you want at any age!”                   Brothers Dubé

Brothers Dube New CD “One” Now Available on iTunes

This has already been a banner year for young Canadian artists to grace the pages of Rivenmaster’s Place. However, each week we seem to find yet one more amazing musical talent to bring your way. 

Bros Dube LimoIn 2006, “Brothers Dubé” was heralded as “Canada’s Youngest Rock Band”, whose band members at that time were only six, eight and ten years of age.   Comprised of three brothers, the band has won a number of competitions and been presented with many awards. The boys are not only known for their extreme musical talent, but also for their humanitarianism. They were presented with the CAYFO Youth Spirit Award for their contribution to Arts and Culture, and were recipients of an award from United Way for raising over $100,000 for various charities and nonprofit organizations.

While greatly inspired by their father’s musical talent, the boys were also thrust together as a true “Band of Brothers” attempting to lift their ill mother’s spirits as she struggled with Cancer. The boys would post some of their mother’s favorite songs on YouTube hoping to bring some extra joy during this difficult time.  However, after the loss of their mother, instead of feeling sorry for their own loss, they began to look at the hurt and pain that others in the world were enduring.  Since the earthquake in Haiti was a major event at the time, they made it their mission to do something more than be an observers.  They started a campaign to help raise funds for the House of Hope Orphanage and Grace Children’s Hospital in Haiti. To the joy of these Haitian children, the boys fund raising efforts far surpassed their original goal of $50,000.

Since then the boys have been working on their music performing around the globe and recently released their new CD entitled “ONE”, which is sure to produce record sales.  The band really brings it in this compilation of songs and I highly recommend it to you.

 Brothers Dube One Videoa Purchase it now on ITunes

While many articles have been written about these amazing young artists, it was my desire to bring them to you in a different and special way.  I asked each of them to write a little about themselves so you could meet them not just as an inspiring musical rock band, but as individuals. 

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Nic Neufeld Saskatchewan’s Shining Star

 

“When attending Church even as a toddler, Nic would stand in the aisle clapping and singing along. He always amazed me being right on pitch and perfectly on beat.”                 Mrs.  Carmella Neufeld

Nic Neufeld

 

Nic Neufeld Performs
Nic Neufeld Performs

Rivenmaster’s Place is always happy to find new young artists to introduce to our readers. I think one of the greatest joys of working this site is being able to follow some of these youngsters from the very beginning of their musical journey, and watching their progress along the way!  While some take off like rockets other just slowly plug along gaining invaluable experience, honing their musical prowess as they go! 

Eleven year old Nic Neufeld lives in the very small town of Dodsland , Saskatchewan. By small town, I mean a population of 200 people.  But there is nothing small about the talent or the drive that Nic Neufeld demonstrates to succeed as a performing vocal artist.

Nic has been singing since he was able to talk, often performing for family and friends. When younger,  Nic would walk around with his microphone and toy guitars. Even as a baby music was a comfort to Nic.  If he was crying, his parents would turn on music and he would immediately stop.  At 3 years old he would walk around the house singing his favorite Wiggles, or Backyardigans songs.

Nic Neufeld Sings Nic covers Justin Bieber “Love Me”

When YTV began playing Justin Bieber videos, Nic became and instant fan.  Nic’s parents enrolled him in piano lessons but soon found that he just wanted to play, not really enjoying the structure of lessons.  While they encourage him to continue, Nic only wanted to play by ear.  At 6 years old he stopped taking lessons, but continued to sing and just have fun on the piano.

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