Making their Bluesfest debut in 2017 are Canadian band The Strumbellas. When a crowd is singing along with the last chorus after hearing the song for the first time, and Twitter lights up with those same lyrics in the days following a performance, you know it’s a song that connects. With poignant yet sing-along-able lyrics and undeniable rock noir musical undertones, Spirits, the first single from The Strumbellas’ album Hope embodies the essence of what has been attracting fans from across the world to this Lindsay, Ontario-bred band.

That journey has been a whirlwind since the release of the band’s 2012 debut album My Father And The Hunter. The Strumbellas‘ sound — haunting lyrics fused with infectious, danceable melodies — won them both fans and critical recognition. A year later, they followed up with We Still Move On Dance Floors, which earned the band six awards, including a JUNO and Sirius XM Indie Award, as well as a spot on the Polaris Music Prize Long List. And of course, there’s been touring. Lots of touring.

In early 2015, The Strumbellas, off the road and ready to go into the studio again, set up shop at downtown Toronto’s Lincoln County Social Club to record the new album with LA Producer/Engineer, Dave Schiffman (Johnny Cash, Haim, Weezer). During these sessions, Schiffman and the band harnessed a vivid sound that was itchin’ to get out of them. Bigger. Bolder. Beckoning. Make sure you catch them in Sydney and Melbourne in April 2017.

The Strumbellas Tour Dates
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Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC – SUN 16 APRIL 2017
ONSALE Wednesday 19 October 2017 10:00am AEDT
Tickets: bluesfesttouring.com.au 02 6685 8310

Oxford Art Factory, Sydney NSW – MON 17 APRIL 2017
bluesfesttouring.com.au 02 6685 8310
ONSALE Wednesday 19 October 2017 10:00am AEDT