The Handsome Family Return
Wednesday 22nd November, 2006 3:52PM
Mystery Girl Presents are excited to announce the return of New Mexico’s Southern gothic duo…
THE HANDSOME FAMILY
THE TIMES of London said they create “music that moves forward by turning the clock back: haunting, primal and strangely heroic” and MOJO defines them as “Dark, elemental, mischievous and mournful”
Rennie and Brett Sparks (THE HANDSOME FAMILY) return to New Zealand to perform in Wellington, Auckland and for the first time, the wild Bay of Islands town, KeriKeri. Their show will feature many new songs from their recently released seventh studio album “Last Days of Wonder” a collection of love songs sung in airports, garbage dumps, drive-thru windows and shark-infested waters.
Album Of The Week 4 Stars - The Independent (UK)
Briefly…
The Handsome Family are an American alternative country duo, Brett and Rennie Sparks, currently living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their songs are written in a strict separation of roles: Brett Sparks, who previously played in several independent bands, writes the music while Rennie, who also is an author, writes the lyrics. Typical for the lyrics is a close connection to the literary genre American Gothic , and Gothic elements you can find in early country and folk songs. The often very odd and drastic lyrics are sung by Brett Sparks in his smooth, calm and warm baritone voice.
The duo are known for their playful bickering and loose, disorganised feel that characterises their live shows. The "Live at the Schuba's Tavern" release contains many short stage dialogues between the pair and the song "Winnebago Skeletons" is performed in a chaotic and imprecise manner. However many fans feel this is part of the charm of their live performances.
This will be their second visit to New Zealand (2005).
New Zealand Dates:
Wellington - Wednesday 7th February - San Francisco Bath House
Auckland - Thursday 8 February - The Dogs Bollix
Auckland - Friday 9 February - The Dogs Bollix
Bay of Islands - Saturday 10 February - The Venue at Wharepuke, Kerikeri.
Support acts TBA
Tickets on sale nationally from Monday 26 November, at Ticketmaster.co.nz and Real Groovy stores.
Website:
www.lastdaysofwonder.info
www.mysterygirl.co.nz
THE HANDSOME FAMILY
THE TIMES of London said they create “music that moves forward by turning the clock back: haunting, primal and strangely heroic” and MOJO defines them as “Dark, elemental, mischievous and mournful”
Rennie and Brett Sparks (THE HANDSOME FAMILY) return to New Zealand to perform in Wellington, Auckland and for the first time, the wild Bay of Islands town, KeriKeri. Their show will feature many new songs from their recently released seventh studio album “Last Days of Wonder” a collection of love songs sung in airports, garbage dumps, drive-thru windows and shark-infested waters.
Album Of The Week 4 Stars - The Independent (UK)
Briefly…
The Handsome Family are an American alternative country duo, Brett and Rennie Sparks, currently living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their songs are written in a strict separation of roles: Brett Sparks, who previously played in several independent bands, writes the music while Rennie, who also is an author, writes the lyrics. Typical for the lyrics is a close connection to the literary genre American Gothic , and Gothic elements you can find in early country and folk songs. The often very odd and drastic lyrics are sung by Brett Sparks in his smooth, calm and warm baritone voice.
The duo are known for their playful bickering and loose, disorganised feel that characterises their live shows. The "Live at the Schuba's Tavern" release contains many short stage dialogues between the pair and the song "Winnebago Skeletons" is performed in a chaotic and imprecise manner. However many fans feel this is part of the charm of their live performances.
This will be their second visit to New Zealand (2005).
New Zealand Dates:
Wellington - Wednesday 7th February - San Francisco Bath House
Auckland - Thursday 8 February - The Dogs Bollix
Auckland - Friday 9 February - The Dogs Bollix
Bay of Islands - Saturday 10 February - The Venue at Wharepuke, Kerikeri.
Support acts TBA
Tickets on sale nationally from Monday 26 November, at Ticketmaster.co.nz and Real Groovy stores.
Website:
www.lastdaysofwonder.info
www.mysterygirl.co.nz
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