The Spares make twangy, bluesy, roots music—call it alt-country or Americana. The Chicago duo writes and sings about characters in hard places, like a nine-to-five company man who quits his job in search of meaning ("Mexico") or a marriage in peril ("Waiting for the Smoke to Clear"), whose stories hint at love and truth in ways that the characters themselves don't always recognize. Their lyrics are thoughtful and honest, just as their acoustic music is raw, beautiful, and compelling.
You guys should venture out to Reno ;o) I was singing "Allentown" to Hank tonight and thought, that's the mark of a good song...one that you can sing your child to sleep with.
I miss hearing you guys! You were so good when you came to see us in Mississippi at the Kononia Coffee house! I've got a rough version of a new instrumental song I recorded. Come have a listen! =)
Want to come hang with a bunch of really creative people ? We started a new community and it's hoppin already, called Artist Isles, come check it out, for artists and listeners, music lovers of all kinds. Hope to see you. It's a lot less detached than these social networking sites if you want to get to know people for real.
It was nice to meet you here in myspace. I love your songs. I adore your emocionality and economical style of instrumentation. I added one of your song on my profile. It is the most beautiful. Jodee you have so comforting voice. Love it.
I wish you success and love! Many greetings from magic Prague.
Jodee and Steve, I have been a fan of your music for some time. You are at the top of my list for "love to listen to Artists". You sweet blend of Vocals and Guitar are unmatched in todays music I can't say enough about it. Thanks for the myspace add. I wish you all the best in 2009 and many years to come. peace and love in the trueness it was intended. roy muniz
