Since their formation in 1994, Toronto’s Sadies have developed, even perfected, a style of music that is uniquely their own.  Possessing a deep fondness and reverence for the best of country, bluegrass and blues (CBGB!), they are equally informed and influenced by everything from 60s garage and psychedelic rock (Pebbles, Nuggets, et al) to surf instrumentals and punk rock. You’re as likely to find an enthusiastic fan of Negative Approach or Crime as one of Santo & Johnny or Merle Travis within their ranks. It’s all relevant and it all fits and that sort of depth goes a long way in helping to understand how they came to develop such a broad platform from which to launch their own musical explorations.

Through a trio of brilliant albums that began with 2002’s “Stories Often Told”, 2004’s “Favourite Colours” and 2007’s Juno Award nominated, “New Seasons” – they finally topped themselves with 2010’s “Darker Circles” an accomplished album that received a Juno Award for Best Video and was short-listed for the 2011 Polaris Prize. “Darker Circles” was a departure from their previous releases, which despite having some fairly, er, dark themes and subject matter, resonated strongly with fans and critics alike. It stands out as the most fully-realized song cycle from the group – until now.