"A Rare Experience"
MEET THE BAND
Brotha Earth is a Five Piece Band featuring three former touring members of the legendary Motown Band Rare Earth,
bringing a fusion of Funk, Rock, Blues and Motown Soul. With the release of their new album "Game Changer"
The Band is looking forward to bringing their high energy show to audiences everywhere.
James Williams - Bass and Vocals
James has shared the stage with Musical Heavyweights such as Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, and Ray Charles. He is one of the co-founders of the legendary 2008 Blues Music Awards nominee Root Doctor Band. He shared his love of bass with his brother Lamar Williams of the Allman Brothers Band.
Jerry Lew Patterson, Guitar and Vocals.Jerry Lew started playing shows with Rare Earth in 2003 and in 2016 JP, got the call to play full time with Rare Earth.
Dean "The Machine" Boucher, Drums, Vocals, Percussion. Dean toured with Rare Earth 1989 -1994 and recorded "A different World, Dean Joins Brotha Earth Bringing almost 50 years experience to the high energy concert experience.
Rick Warner - Keyboards and vocals has toured and recorded with RARE EARTH going back 35 years. Rick has been a dedicated member and played shows worldwide.
Rollo Michael Rollin has rocked stages in decades of creative projects in Detroit and beyond. When he was a young sax player, his mama gave him the “Get Ready” album that inspired dreams of playing with Rare Earth, which he eventually did. He is honored to carry on playing the music he loves, with other musicians who have done the same. Semper Fi!
Desmond Dickson - Percussionist and Congas infusing rhythm and energy to the band. His passion for music started with playing drums and was influenced and shaped by the rhythm section of Rare Earth growing up being a relative of former founding member Gil Bridges, with a deep love for classic rock and powerful grooves, Desmond adds heart, soul, and dynamic percussion to every performance.