John and Graeme have been performing and recording for over 30 years and are renowned for their distinctive vocal harmony sound. More on the Howie Brothers... They play a variety of instruments (including piano, guitar, accordion, mandolin, ukulele and drums) and are keen songwriters. Originally, as the band 1901, The Howie Brothers won 3 Golden Guitar awards at the Australasian Country Music Awards, in Tamworth, including 2 Group of the Year awards (1980 & 1982). The Howie Brothers have recorded more than 20 albums and are based in Melbourne, but perform throughout Australia.