When two or more musicians play together for an extended period of time, they develop what fellow music snobs call chemistry. Good chemistry on stage is undeniable, manifesting in an artists sound, movement and expression.

The more chemistry musicians share, the more natural and impressive their performance. Such is the case with Jake and Jamin Orrall, two brothers from Nashville, Tennessee that make up garage rock outfit JEFF the Brotherhood.

JEFF the Brotherhood descended into New Orleans on Tuesday for the bands first show at Gasa Gasa. Fans filled the small venue despite the evenings rainy forecast, and many were delighted by the rock n roll that followed.

The band is on tour promoting its 2016 album Zone, but the Orrall brothers have been playing music together for over 15 years. They formed JEFF the Brotherhood in 2001 while still in high school.

The duo draws inspiration from some rocks most fervent sub-genres, including punk, garage rock, psychedelia and heavy metal. Zone is both a guitar-driven onslaught and the product of honest, relatable songwriting.

JEFF the Brotherhood opened its set with Toasted, a pulsing track laden with Jake Orralls heavy muffled guitar. Jamin Orralleffortlessly kept pace on the drums and didnt slow down until the sets fourth song, Zone.

Any mellow vibes in the room quickly melted as JEFF the Brotherhood moved into its fifth tune, Staring at the Wall from 2012s Hypnotic Nights. Played live, the song hits like a ton of bricks and shows the brothers punk roots.

The performance often leaned on the walls of sound radiating from guitar amplifiers. Heavy distortion and flanger effects filled the gaps and allowed the guitarist room to experiment.

Jake Orralls guitar tone is uniquely recognizable. Its sharp, yet distorted and likely took years to perfect. Low tones and the perfect amount of fuzz are enough to make some forget the band lacks a bass player.

The pair continued to shine on two of the new records heaviest tracks, Roachin and You. Jake Orralls dark progressions and vocals made for the sets most cynical sounds, while Jamin Orrallproduced some of the nights most violent drumming.

JEFF the Brotherhood brought a third member onto the stage for its final two numbers. By adding a second guitarist from the shows opening act The Detail, Jake Orrallhad more room to dance around his fretboard. The guitarists traded squealing solos, giving the audience a collective second wind.

As a whole, JEFF the Brotherhoods showing was loud and tight. Each song was tinged with raw energy and emotion.

Jake and Jamin Orrallseemed just as comfortable on stage as they would be jamming alone in their garage, and thats probably because they are. Watching them, it became obvious the Orrall brothers werent just playing a show or working on a Tuesday night. They were having fun.

Listen to JEFF the Brotherhoods album Zone below.

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