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SUNPARLOUR PLAYERS

General Info

  • Genre: Folk / Rock / Soul

    Location Ca

    Profile Views: 247744

    Last Login: 6/20/2012

    Member Since 1/12/2006

    Website sunparlourplayers.com

    Record Label Outside Music (Canada)

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    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. .......... .. ...... ...... .. .. .. ...... .... .......... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......PACIFIST'S ANTHEM.. by ..Mitch Fillion.. at ..Southern Souls..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .............. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ .. .. ..
  • Members

    ..Andrew Penner.... ..Michael "Rosie" Rosenthal.... .... ..Management:.... ....contact@sunparlourplayers.com.. .... ..Booking (Canada):.. ..Julien Paquin ....julien@paquinentertainment.com...... ..Publicity:.. ..Mr. Machine ....contact@sunparlourplayers.com........ ..Click To Follow Us:.... .. ...... .. .. ...... .. .. ...... .. ..
  • Influences

    walking, Pantera (Cowboys From Hell), silence, Les Baxter, Blind Willie Johnson, national parks, singing in choirs, our moms and dads ......
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  • Paul Bechard

    Born in 78';  I lived in Leamington working at the Ruthven water plant. I wish I would have discovered your band back in the day. I used to visit the Taverns in Leamington in search of some wholesome music. I recently downloaded "North" and "Battle of 77" from itunes via a Andrew Vincent "going out tonight" recommendation. The whaling voice is a treat!

    2 years ago
  • Jennifer Lacey


    i like ur music is so great.have a nice day..

    2 years ago
  • allison

    A rainy, foggy Satdy night in Victoria got real sunny once you guyz hit the stage! Thanks for an epic set! XO

    2 years ago
  • Jess M

    I love how your "wallpaper" is actually your wallpaper... I just noticed that!

    j

    2 years ago
  • Those Who Vanished

    Amazing performance at the Classic Theater in Cobalt!!! I enjoyed it immensely. So happy I came out to that and got a chance to talk to you guys.

    2 years ago
  • Lisa-Maree

    come to australia! your music is much appreciated down here x

    2 years ago
  • 2 years ago
  • Gunnar

    Thanks for being my friend

    3 years ago
  • Karmen Hall

    Just showing some Love xxx...



    Get Your Own LED Scroller now!

    3 years ago
  • Regine Hervy

    Love the new design :-)
    Who is the artist ?
    XOXO
    Regine

    3 years ago

Sunparlour Players Are:

Andrew Penner
Michael "Rosie" Rosenthal
Dennis Van Dine

Management:

Evan Newman
evan@outside-music.com

Booking (Canada):

Julien Paquin
julien@paquinentertainment.com

Publicity:

Darryl Weeks for Stagefright Publicity
darryl@stagefrightpublicity.com


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Influences:

walking, Pantera (Cowboys From Hell), silence, Les Baxter, Blind Willie Johnson, national parks, singing in choirs, our moms and dads

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