Time:9:30 p.m.
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www.myspace.com/thesunparlour or sunparlourplayers.com
The Sunparlour Players started playing in spring of 2005 after Andrew
recorded a small EP ("Mersea") based on the rural county he grew up in
south of the Detroit/Windsor border. They then released another small
live EP ("Alive At The Tranzac") later in 2005. Then they played a lot
more.
In 2007 they released their critically acclaimed "Hymns For The Happy"
(Outside Music). "Hymns For The Happy" was recorded in many different
places all over Southwestern Ontario. Engineered by Andy Magoffin @ The
House of Miracles. "One of the ways Sunparlour Players succeeds on the
new record is the band's intense creativity. This is heard in
juxtapositions between the rawkus stomp and yowls found on John Had a
Bell and a Whistle and the elegiac orchestrations and vocals of If the
Creeks Don't Rise. The Players seem to be constantly evolving as their
history comes from equal parts old country and old punk." (Ottawa
XPress). "If AC/DC guest-starred on "Little House on the Prairie"
(Maclean's). They were very happy with this album and it seemed that
other people were too. They toured a lot then.
In 2009 the Sunparlour Players released "Wave North" (Outside Music).
Recorded at Blue Rodeo’s Woodshed Studio and the Fembots Junkshop with
choir and horns recorded at Toronto’s Factory Theatre. Aided by
celebrated producer Jeremy Backofen (Felice Brothers, Frightened Rabbit)
who gave them a definitive approach to the recording of the album.
"Wave North" was also critically acclaimed. "it will shock fans both old
and new and shatter most of the easy jump off points reviewers search
for. Sure, the elements are the same – banjo, guitar, kick drums,
Penner’s unique vocal range – but they all sound bigger and more
important" (Herohill) "this reflects a band just coming into its own,
yet simultaneously sounding extremely confident in embracing the
process. And it’s just serene — an ebullient and enigmatic album" (FFWD)
Harnessing their personal storytelling with a bigger sound they created
an album rooted in both conflict and joy.
Known for their intense celebration of a live show ("a must see!!" - CBC
3) the Sunparlour Players continue to bring their unique sound to the
masses. Come out and see for yourself.
403-320-0117
Not only do we have the best pizza in town, we are also the center of Lethbridge's NightLife.
We are the only bar in town featuring live music every day of the week. Canadian touring artists, local legends and new emerging artists, everyone stops here.