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Daniel Young
Keyboards/vocals
Adopted into a musical family, one of Daniel Young’s earliest memories is waking up to the sound of his father practicing piano early in the morning. He later discovered, in his biological family, a rich lineage of musicians, composers, artists, authors, radio personalities, and television producers. As a result, Daniel is a firm believer in the Nature vs. Nurture theory, feeling that he has benefitted from both sides of the debate.
He began formal music training at age six, although at first, he was more interested in composing his own songs than practicing. He completed Grade 10 piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music, later adding brass and singing to his repertoire. He bought his first synthesizer when he was 18: a Roland JX–8P, a keyboard he has to this day. He loves classical music, as well as rock and techno. His musical influences include various classical composers, rockabilly, Christian and mainstream bands such as Gustav Holst, Chopin, John Williams, Sweet Comfort Band, The Imperials, Van Halen, Tears for Fears, Simple Minds, and The Police.
Daniel's musical ability afforded him the opportunity to enter the film industry doing audio post production and composing for film, television and theatre. Titles included such syndicated television shows such as “Nature Walk III” and Warner Bros. “Police Academy: the Series.” He brings a composer’s ear and sound engineering experience to studio and stage alike.
Daniel has performed with multiple bands, as a trumpet player in jazz, marching, and Big Band ensembles to keyboards in funk, rock, blues, and Gospel bands. His versatility has opened doors to perform in a wide variety of venues, from telethons and weddings to nightclubs and festivals, and his improvisational skills make him a welcome addition to Brother Down.
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Robby Mac
Bass/vocals
Robby started playing bass almost by accident. Trained in classical piano and music theory via the Royal Conservatory of Music, his real dream was to play guitar in a rock band. One night, during his final year of high school, he picked up a bass at an impromptu jam session, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Robby's early bass heroes included Geddy Lee (Rush), Chris Squire (Yes), and Mel Schacher (Grand Funk), but he credits the Doobie Brothers’ mix of rock, funk, and soul as a significant influence. He's since performed, recorded, and toured with numerous bands, covering a wide variety of genres — including alternative, classic rock, country, and even Celtic punk. A highlight with the Celtic band was recording “Share the Land” for a tribute album, commemorating the Guess Who’s induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Robby’s musical mantra is straight-forward. “Love what you do. Take your craft seriously, and yourself, less so. Treat everyone with respect.”
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David Schriek
Guitars/vocals
David Schriek grew up in Maple Ridge BC, and credits KISS for his early interest in music. Hearing “100,000 years” on KISS Alive inspired David to learn guitar. This led to a years-long obsession of practicing six-to-eight hours a day. His subsequent musical influences include Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and The Doors, among others. David teamed up with his brother Chris, a drummer, in a band that performed at high school “battle of the bands,” parties, and jam nights.
Shortly after high school, the band Schriek was formed and began playing professionally on weekends. They were picked up by a management company and went from weekends to full-time. The band released Tattoo Smile, a glam rock album, which received airplay on Vancouver’s C-Fox.
David’s guitar playing style progressed to funk, R&B, country, and jazz. He worked in many professional cover bands, touring Canada and part of the States. “The road was a blast and we played six nights a week; sometimes we would be at the same gig for two months.” Highlights include opening for acts such as Dr. Hook, Helix, 54–40, Nick Gilder, and the Trailer Park Boys. Schriek performed in Juneau, Alaska for New Year’s 1997, and the following month.
In the late ’90s, depressed, burnt-out from the road, David’s desire for excellence in music led him to enrol in music school. He discovered a passion for jazz, music theory, and sight-reading, and graduated with two diplomas: performance and production. A life- long learner, David then earned a B.A. in Music (education stream). After graduation, he taught guitar at various music academies, and continued playing in cover bands. His “super achiever” nature drew him back to university to earn his Bachelor of Education. David has been a school teacher ever since. David now resides in Lake Country, BC, and enjoys playing with his current band, Brother Down.
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Chris Schriek
Drums/vocals
Chris Schriek grew up in a musical family. His dad, an engineer, athlete, and church musician, loved the works of JS Bach and embarked on a 40-year journey of building his own pipe organ. From an early age, Chris was either playing basketball or trying to put bands together consumed by two passions: playing basketball and performing music. The University of Victoria recruited him to play basketball, where he enrolled in the Faculty of Education. Chris left university after basketball ended to form a band with his brother David. They recorded an album, Tattoo Smile, and toured Canada and Alaska as Schriek for several years. Chris went back to school and graduated with a B.Ed. Sec. in Music/P.E. After teaching in the Coquitlam School District for one year, he was hired as a music director in Tulare, California.
Chris now resides in Lake Country, BC, and has taught music privately for the past 20 years. A multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Chris is well-known for his pursuit of musical excellence and attention to detail. He is currently recording some of his original songs, as well as playing in a duo with his brother David, serving at Lake Country Alliance Church, and performing with Brother Down.
Career Highlights Chris and David, only a few years into their band’s career — playing mostly as “weekend warriors” —drove to an open mic night in Richmond, BC. They signed up to play, waited their turn, and then cranked out three songs. “I remember us being extremely tight that night,” says Chris. “We got off stage and these two middle-aged men approached us. One asked, ‘Who is your agent?’ The other said, ‘I know someone!’ I thought to myself, ‘Yup, heard that one before.’” The phone rings at 9:00 AM the next morning. To Chris’ surprise, it’s Lenny Goddard of S&L Feldman Agencies, the largest entertainment agency in Western Canada. “Do you guys want to work full-time?” Three days later, the band’s singer reluctantly quit his eight-year stint at a mill, and the band was on the road, playing six–seven nights a week. “You never know what could happen, or who could be listening,” says Chris. “Take the risk.”
Another memory that stands out happened in December, 1996. The band was scheduled to fly to Juneau, Alaska for a New Year’s gig and a month’s worth of playing in January. BC’s Lower Mainland was hit with one of the worst winter blizzards in memory. Strong winds and heavy snowfall left trucks, cars, and tractor-trailers scattered all over Interstate 5. Visibility was reduced to virtually zero, and at times the Interstate resembled an obstacle course. “We’re done! We’re done!” the band’s singer repeated as they navigated around stranded vehicles. Fear was thick and prayer the response that night. The band eventually made it to Seattle and, thanks to the kindness of a local baker, found a parking space for their 28-foot van. The baker agreed to provide a months-worth of parking — and charged them a grand total of 25 cents. The band unloaded their gear, checked in, and — despite the many flight cancellations that weekend — made the flight. They heard later that many other bands were unable make their gigs. Looking back, it may not have been the safest decision but, for that moment in time, faith took precedence over fear.
Personal Achievements: Chris’s decision to quit university with two years remaining in a double major — to play in a rock band — broke his parents’ hearts. Years later, after getting off the road, his mom suggested, “Why don’t you go back to school and finish?” Ouch! That wasn’t on his radar. Chris made a few phone calls, went back to university, graduated with distinction, and made good on a promise he had made years ago. “Thanks, Mom!”