The Violet Archers
Selected Discography
The Violet Archers are seasoned-vet e r a n s who know how to make magic. Case in point, helmsman Tim Vesely spent two decades as a revered singer and multi-instru m e n t a l i s t for Canadian rock icons, The Rheostatics. Furthermore, on Sunshine At Night he is joined by acclaimed singer and pianist, Ida Nilsen (Great Aunt Ida, Buttless Chaps), drummer Camille Giroux (Sarah Harmer), bassist Scott Remila (Raising The Fawn) and guitarist Yawd Sylvester (Wayne Omaha). Together the band has crafted a stunning s
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love it. love the name too. straight aim in purple is always a good thing, i find!
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I find that this recording harkens back to early Jeff Kelly, not so much with the green pajamas but his work in the late 80s and early 90s on his own.
Kelly's "Gauguin's Grave" and "Simple" both speak to the same yearning for simple beauty. Just my opinion, but I think it's lovely. |
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I like their folky harmony. They remind me of Girlyman or The Weepies.
From Wikipedia: The Violet Archers is a Canadian indie pop band. A side project of Rheostatics bassist Tim Vesely, the band consists of Vesely on vocals, Yawd Sylvester on guitar, Aaron MacPherson on bass, Ida Nilsen on piano and Steve Pitken on drums. The band takes its name from Canadian composer Violet Archer. The Violet Archers released their debut album, The End of Part One, in 2005 on Northern Electric Records. It i |
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Must be one of the 'obscure' artists that Pandora talks about. I love how they sound.
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I agree Jimmy but only a little. They sound a little different overall. Both great artists though. The only album I could find was "The End of part one" and that took me a while to find.
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Remonds me a bit of Avette Bros. I like it. I'd like to know a little about the group.
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