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The Court & Spark is a San Francisco-based indie rock band formed in the spring of 1998 around the nucleus of Scott Hirsch, Alex Stimmel, James Kim, and laconic lead vocalist M.C. Taylor. Between 1998 and 2001 the group established itself among the leaders of the alt-country Americana scene.
After Hirsch and Taylor’s early and noisy participation in Exignota, the two (along with bassist Joe Rogers and others) found themselves in San Francisco, and formed the country-oriented group, taking cues from the classic sounds of the early country-rock era as well as incorporating more sonically progressive and multi-faceted compositions.
They soon released their debut, 1999’s Ventura Whites, garnering substantial praise with the independent press. With pedal steel player Tom Heyman and vocalist Wendy Allen, as well as former Byrd and Flying Burrito Brother Gene Parsons, guesting on 2001’s Bless You, the group achieved cult acclaim.
The band returned in 2004 with their most acclaimed release to date, Witch Season which fully emcompassed their reach and was accompanied by a powerful EP - Dead Diamond River featuring contributions from Linda Thompson and M. Ward.
The Court & Spark officially disbanded in the summer of 2007.
After Hirsch and Taylor’s early and noisy participation in Exignota, the two (along with bassist Joe Rogers and others) found themselves in San Francisco, and formed the country-oriented group, taking cues from the classic sounds of the early country-rock era as well as incorporating more sonically progressive and multi-faceted compositions.
They soon released their debut, 1999’s Ventura Whites, garnering substantial praise with the independent press. With pedal steel player Tom Heyman and vocalist Wendy Allen, as well as former Byrd and Flying Burrito Brother Gene Parsons, guesting on 2001’s Bless You, the group achieved cult acclaim.
The band returned in 2004 with their most acclaimed release to date, Witch Season which fully emcompassed their reach and was accompanied by a powerful EP - Dead Diamond River featuring contributions from Linda Thompson and M. Ward.
The Court & Spark officially disbanded in the summer of 2007.
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Shoutbox
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oaklandcory wrote:
The Court & Spark were my favorite SF band for years. So many good songs and shows, their last show was great. I'll remember it for a long time.
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foxyluva wrote:
I love them so much. I heard they disbanded too :(
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pagalina wrote:
happy happy!
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_meandthemajor wrote:
Wow, I just heard of them today. I am glad I did! Where have I been, they are terrific!
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motank wrote:
i've had 'bless you' on my ipod for 4 years.. i finally accidentally clicked on it. and i'm glad i did
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mrpenguin2k1 wrote:
God, I love this band.
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mymayday wrote:
Haha, nope, meisterwerk isn't an english word at all. Is that supposed to be master work ?
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mrpenguin2k1 wrote:
this bio is lame
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ExcessiveClap wrote:
their meisterwerk??? ist that a common term in english?
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foxyluva wrote about The Court & Spark – Witch Season in My Favourite Albums of the Decade. January 2010
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foxyluva wrote about The Court & Spark – Bless You in My Favourite Albums of the Decade. January 2010
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