Brothers come together in music, travel

The duo have been making music for nearly five years and their writing process is more collaborative.

“John has taken a more active role in writing, which I think it great,” Siegel says during a phone interview from Indianapolis. “I like my writing to be spontaneous and my goal is to write a part of one song every single day. It’s a writing exercise that I’ve done for a couple years now and I find that it keeps my mind fresh and open to different possibilities.”

The brothers are touring in support of their current album, “Meet Me There.” It was released in February and The Deltaz have been touring nonstop in support of it.

Siegel says the band purposely picks towns that they’ve never played before.

“We’ve been around for some time and we’ve gotten followings in bigger cities,” he says. “But what we’re trying to do is expose our music to everyone on the country. This will actually be our first time in New Mexico and we’re looking forward to seeing what inspiration comes from the shows.”

The Deltaz will perform two shows in Albuquerque, one at Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro and another at Burt’s Tiki Lounge.

“Dive bars are some of the best places to perform because you are able to connect with the audience,” he says. “There usually aren’t a lot of people and we can work the crowd over and get them involved and having fun. We are a laid back band and like our music to take the audience on a journey.”

Though Siegel writes on a daily basis, he admits that it’s difficult to wade through the material when its from a personal point of view.

“There are times that I’ve said something so personal or profound to me that I’m almost embarrassed to sing it,” he admits. “But I’ve learned that it’s better to sing the stuff that you are shyest about because others have felt the way you have. It’s true that time heals those trepidations and I only grow from learning for the experiences that I’ve had. It’s impossible for me to write about something that I haven’t experienced.”

While the brothers get along for the most part, Siegel says there are times when they do fight.

“We’re brothers and it’s just in our nature,” he says. “We come from a family of five and we’re the closest in age, so we have developed together as musicians and people. It’s really great to have him alongside on tour because we can help each other out.”

Siegel anticipates that the band will release a new album every year.

“Since we’re always writing, we have to keep up with recording,” he says. “Having an album a year will give audiences enough time to digest the music and then want more.”

The Deltaz
WHEN AND WHERE: 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 31 at Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro, 3009 E. Central; midnight, Tuesday, July 31 at Burt’s Tiki Lounge, 313 Gold SW
HOW MUCH: Both shows are free