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Sparrow and the Workshop are a three-piece based in Glasgow consisting of Belfast-born, Chicago-raised Jill O’Sullivan (vocals, acoustic guitar), Welshman Nick Packer (guitar, bass, basstard) and Scotsman Gregor Donaldson (drums, vocals). The band’s debut album Crystals Fall was released by Distiller Records in 2010 to critical acclaim, with the likes of Drowned in Sound and Clash Magazine awarding the album 9/10. The band is notable for their use of harmonies and bastardized instruments/FX pedals and they have been compared to bands as varied as Jefferson Airplane, Talking Heads and Black Sabbath.
Sparrow formed in early 2008 and soon after caught the attention of Distiller Records, who offered to put out a single and EP for them in 2009. They have toured with many bands including British Sea Power, Idlewild, Broken Records, Sivert Hoyem (ex-Madrugada) and supported the likes of The Lemonheads and Thee Oh Sees. They were invited to support American psych-rockers Brian Jonestown Massacre on their 2010 European tour after band leader Anton Newcombe saw their video of Devil Song on Youtube[5]. In May 2010 the band played a number of gigs in New York, one of which was again supporting Brian Jonestown Massacre in Williamsburg Music Hall. They were also invited by Spider Stacy to join The Pogues as main support (on Anton Newcombe’s recommendation) on their 2010 Farewell Christmas Tour.
In 2008 the band played at Connect Festival and British Sea Power’s Sing Ye from the Hillsides festival in Tanhill, North Yorkshire. The following year they played the BBC Introducing tent at Glastonbury Festival in 2009, along with End of the Road Festival and Kendal Calling.
Sparrow formed in early 2008 and soon after caught the attention of Distiller Records, who offered to put out a single and EP for them in 2009. They have toured with many bands including British Sea Power, Idlewild, Broken Records, Sivert Hoyem (ex-Madrugada) and supported the likes of The Lemonheads and Thee Oh Sees. They were invited to support American psych-rockers Brian Jonestown Massacre on their 2010 European tour after band leader Anton Newcombe saw their video of Devil Song on Youtube[5]. In May 2010 the band played a number of gigs in New York, one of which was again supporting Brian Jonestown Massacre in Williamsburg Music Hall. They were also invited by Spider Stacy to join The Pogues as main support (on Anton Newcombe’s recommendation) on their 2010 Farewell Christmas Tour.
In 2008 the band played at Connect Festival and British Sea Power’s Sing Ye from the Hillsides festival in Tanhill, North Yorkshire. The following year they played the BBC Introducing tent at Glastonbury Festival in 2009, along with End of the Road Festival and Kendal Calling.
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Crystals Fall
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the-dead-poet wrote:
Howehyiz :] Was recommended to check you out by Catherine Heiney - very impressed! All the best! ;]
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VodkaVolauvent wrote:
Tomvanm speaks sense
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Tomvanm wrote:
They are amazing live!
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Picachi wrote:
vote please : )
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fastlane01 wrote:
Just found you guys. I like mucho! [3]
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sir_gneiss wrote:
Just found you guys. I like mucho! [2]
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maadirounder wrote:
Just found you guys. I like mucho!
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Criznittle wrote:
Sparrow And The Workshop "Snakes In The Grass" is featured on Indie/Rock Playlist: July (2011) http://theindierockplaylist.com
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velvetcoat wrote:
Hello, guys! Does anybody know where can I get "Soft Sound Of Your Voice" lyrics ? this song makes me cry everytime I hear it )
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Jonzo67 wrote:
Adam and Joe like them!? I like them even more now haha.
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Sunzy wrote:
They're my new obsession. Really great band. Thanks, Adam and Joe!
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Fletche wrote:
Not listened to the new album yet, but reading a review led me to their first and I am very impressed, great sound and I look forward to listening to Spitting Daggers
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Jonzo67 wrote:
Just reviewed their gig at Tuts on Monday, and was very impressed. Their new album, especially the closer is really good.
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packAD09 wrote:
<3
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Shevelyoff wrote:
Awesome new ep! Happy Christmas & New Year!
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oprimus wrote:
The 405 interviewed the band: Click here for the full article
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Setroca wrote:
Saw Sparrow headlining in Aberdeen last night, and they were awesome. Would love to see you guys up this way again.
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mollyjocastaflo wrote:
Just what i needed acoustically at Bestival. So fantastic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGipPQdC3lQ
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Spooky1 wrote:
I love this band. I can't stop listening to Crystals Fall. It's fantastic. I hope i can see you soon again in Hamburg, Germany.
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ThisManWhisky wrote:
Great to see them starting to make it big.
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