Byars
Brothers

Andrew and JJ Byars — two brothers, both musicians, who grew up together and influenced each other. They honed their songcraft on their own on different coasts for years, and are finally teaming up to take over the family song farm.

JJ and Andrew Byars as kids, making faces on a backyard bench

Music

JJ Byars

Songs built out of open tunings, back-porch harmonies, and a broken amp.

Album cover for Ten Foot Breakers by JJ Byars

Latest releaseTen Foot Breakers

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Andrew Byars

Fuzzed-out garage hooks with a folk singer hiding underneath.

Album cover for Company by Andrew Byars

Latest releaseCompany

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Upcoming Shows

Aug 14, 2026Downieville, CAYubaverse (playing with WINONA)Tickets
Sep 20, 2026San Rafael, CAPorch FestTickets

Bits & Pieces

Snapshots and clips from the back porch and the practice space.

Pics & Clips

Byars brother mugging for the camera with coconuts held up around his head

Old print of a young Byars brother sitting with a guitar and sheet music

The Byars brothers as kids by the Christmas tree, one holding a toy guitar

Demo

Misty Spaces

w/ JJ — capo I