In the fall of 1996, Josh and Eric Rogan were at Charlottesville Music purchasing their first electric instruments. For Josh, it was his signature Telecaster guitar and, for Eric, his first Fender P-Bass. It wasn't long before the brothers convinced friend, Andrew Mills, to buy a drum set and begin their journey together as musicians. Josh, the band's principal songwriter, continued to develop a catalog of original material while Eric attended Skidmore College and immersed himself in a rich musical environment. After reuniting in 2002 as, "Atlas, the brothers set out to rock, roll, and soul as performers.

The sound that has developed over the years is a product of the brothers'
cultured upbringing. Hailing from the mountains outside of Charlottesville, there is a natural country flavor to their music. But add to the mix the diversity of Eric's jazz studies and improvisational interests coupled with Josh's no nonsense rock and roll songwriting. The end result is most easily described as "foot-stomping outlaw rock".

After various incarnations, The Rogan Brothers Band, has morphed into a five piece powerhouse. Drummer, Seth Johnston, formerly of Kate Starr and Betty Jo Dominick of American Dumpster, joined the band, adding organ, keyboards, and accordion. Most recently, blues and surf guitarist Ian Gilliam jumped on board, doubling the amount of Telecasters on stage.

Local Legend, Charlie Pastorfield, had this to say about their music:
"This is old-school songwriting in a new package. I hear flashes of Van Morrison and Neil Young but they dress it up in a different, harder way."
Check out the Rogan Brothers Band, and you will find a sound that is familiar, and yet very original.