Mallett Brothers Band

The Mallet Brothers Band
The Mallet Brothers Band performing at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs, New York in 2024.
Background information
Origin	Portland, Maine
Genres	Alternative country Rock Americana
Years active	2009–present
Members	Luke Mallett Will Mallett Nick Leen Andrew Martelle Brian Higgins Wally Wenzel
Past members	Nate Soule Matt Mills
Website	www.mallettbrothersband.com

The Mallet Brothers Band is an American rock band from Portland, Maine. The band is led by brothers Luke and Will Mallett. Their sound is a self-described mix of country, Americana, roots rock, and jam rock. Since their formation, they have toured continuously, and performed at many large venues and festivals across New England and the United States. ^[1]

History

The band was formed in 2009 by Luke and Will Mallett, the sons of folk singer-songwriter David Mallett, who the brothers were introduced to music through. ^[2] Will formed the group with his brother after Luke had finished with another local band in Portland, and they both were interested in starting a group with an "old fashioned country sound". Bassist Nick Leen had recruited the rest of the group, which continued to evolve in lineup after the band's formation. ^[3]

According to Will Mallett, the sound of the group was influenced by some of his own musical inspirations such as Gordon Lightfoot and Bob Dylan, while also drawing from the influences of the other band members Brian Higgins and Wally Wenzel, who were in a heavy metal band and "hung out around punk rock clubs" respectively. ^[3]

The two brothers are the lead vocalists and writers of the band. ^[4]

Over the years, the group has performed with many notable folk, country, and rock artists, such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Charlie Daniels Band, and 38 Special. ^[2]

Members

Current members Will Mallett – guitar, vocals (2009–present) Luke Mallett – guitar, vocals (2009–present) Nick Leen – bass (2009–present) Brian Higgins – drums (2009–present) Andrew Martelle – fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals (2009–present) Wally Wenzel – dobro, guitar (2009–present)

Former members Nate Soule – guitar (2009–2014) Matt Mills – guitar (2015)

Discography

Studio albums

• The Mallet Brothers Band (2010)
• Low Down (2011)
• Land (2013)
• Lights Along The River (2015)
• The Falling Of The Pine (Songs From The Maine Woods) (2017)
• Vive L'Acadie! (2018)
• Gold Light (2021)
• Higher Up In The Hills (2025)

Live albums

• Live In Portland Maine (2019)
• Live From The State Theatre (2020)

References

1. "The Band". THE MALLETT BROTHERS BAND. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
2. "The Mallett Brothers Band". Baby Robot Media. 2018-06-14. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
3. Bone, Writers (2015-11-17). "Heed Not the Ominous Signs: 9 Questions With The Mallett Brothers Band". Writer's Bone. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
4. "Maine-based Mallett Brothers new album is pure gold". nashuatelegraph.com. Retrieved 2025-08-12.