WESTERN BROTHERS

Evening Star, Issue 22619, 10 April 1937, Page 4

WESTERN BROTHERS

HEARD Hi EMPIRE PROGRAMMES The Western Brothers, who have just been heard in the Empire programmes, are the modern equivalent of J. L. Toole, who satirised the foibles of Victorian society so brilliantly. The Western Brothers, who are not brothers, but cousins, about six years ago struck out on a new and daring line of humour. In the very heart of M.ayfair they satirised the eccentricities ot “ superior persons.” The songs and running commentary by which they have made their reputation centre round ‘ The Old School Tie,’ ‘ Play the Game, You Cads,’ ‘ Don’t Let the Side Down,’ and ‘Keeping Up the Old traditions.’ They began their experiment with a little fear and uncertainty because they did not know how their good-humoured satire would go down, but there never was any doubt about thejr success, which was instantaneous, sensational, and has proved continuous. George is the pianist and Kenneth the compare. Both of them were in the Roosters ’’ Concert Party,, which was ono of the most successful bands of entertainers in the early days of-, broadcasting. They built up then- act'and eventually went out on their own, and since that time they have become immensely popular with audiences ■ of every description.