The Violet Archers
| The Violet Archers | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Indie pop |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
| Labels | Northern Electric |
| Associated acts | Great Aunt Ida, Wayne Omaha |
| Website |
thevioletarchers |
| Members |
Tim Vesely Yawd Sylvester Camille Giroux Ida Nilsen Scott Remila |
| Past members |
Aaron MacPherson Steve Pitkin |
The Violet Archers is a Canadian indie pop band from Toronto. Led by former Rheostatics bassist Tim Vesely, the band consists of Vesely on vocals, Yawd Sylvester on guitar, drummer Camille Giroux, bassist Scott Remila, Ida Nilsen on piano
The band takes its name from Canadian composer Violet Archer. Vesely told Hamilton, Ontario's View Magazine that he chose the name after hearing an Archer composition on CBC Radio.[1]
The Violet Archers released their debut album, The End of Part One, in 2005 on Northern Electric Records. It is also available as a digital download from Zunior Records. By Divine Right's José Miguel Contreras also appears as a guest musician on several of the album's tracks. The band's second album, Sunshine at Night, was released in 2008 following Vesely's departure from Rheostatics.
Nilsen also has her own band, Great Aunt Ida, in which Vesely also plays.
Discography
- The End of Part One (2005)
- Sunshine at Night (2008)
Compilation inclusions
- Our Power (2006): "You and I"
References
- ↑ Mike Bell, "The Violet Archers: Tim Vesely and co. cultivate their roots", View Magazine, September 2005.
External links
- The Violet Archers, official site
- "The Violet Archers" at allmusic.com