Music Bachs: BYU football brothers strike a different chord

On July 13, Tiger and Bear Bachmeier, BYU football stars and brothers, along with their uncle Donald, otherwise known as the Music Bachs, performed a set of some of their favorite songs.

Tiger Bachmeier, BYU football wide receiver, started playing guitar when his uncle gifted him one.

I was about 13, 14 around that time. So, its been about nine years and I taught Bear I think my third or fourth year in, so weve been playing together for probably four or five years, Tiger Bachmeier said.

Bear Bachmeier, BYU football quarterback, said that the trio was invited to do a concert by the Harrington Center for the Arts and they jumped at the opportunity.

We love spreading joy through music so I got my family and a lot of other people with me its going to be a cool deal, Bear Bachmeier said.

Hundreds of fans showed up in support of the brothers to listen to them play and meet them in person.

We've got a good crowd here, we know the presence is there. We just need to give them the opportunities like this one to be able to get out there for these events, Tiger Bachmeier said.

Many of their teammates came to support the Music Bachs. Running back LJ Martin and center Bruce Mitchell even joined the trio on stage.

The brothers said that it is similar to a football game with fans showing up early, knowing the songs and chants, but there is one big difference.

Theres 19 other people that people are watching, so thats the biggest difference, Tiger Bachmeier said.

Im pretty nervous because I feel like my skill at playing football is way better than the guitar, but I got Tiger and my Uncle Don by my side and were a good trio, Bear Bachmeier said.

Through their music, the Bachmeiers showcased that it is attainable and fulfilling to have more than one passion.

I love the state of Utah, I love playing for Cougar Nation, I love playing for BYU, Im just so grateful for it all, Bear Bachmeier said.