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“Whether we’re in the backcountry or on stage, it’s all based on the trust and support that we built growing up.” —P ETER GERHARD T
framework that brings us together,” says Nels, “it’s the unspoken nuances on and off stage that keep us together.” Peter’s wife, Jess, an environmental scientist from Santa Barbara, is also consistently supportive of the musicians. “Our relationship and this music would not be possible without this foundation,” says Peter. “Whether we’re in the backcountry or on stage, it’s all based on the trust and support that we built growing up.” With an unassuming demeanor and rough-hewn good looks, The Brothers Gerhardt’s tunes pay tribute to tradition—a time when drinking from the garden hose, spitting scrapes clean, and cultivating good relationships at home were the norm. It’s Americana at its best, and it’s what makes them special. •
TOP TO BOTTOM: Jacob on the family's farm in San Luis Obispo; inside his work studio, which is an old barn on the farm. OPPOSITE: Surf check at Shell Beach in Pismo Beach. To check out Jacob's work, visit gerhardtdesign.com or
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