The Argues (band)
The Argues | |
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 The Argues performing at the Barrie Waterfront Festival in May 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Country rock, Country, pop rock, rock, Americana |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Members |
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| Website | theargues.ca |
The Argues are a Canadian country rock family band currently based in Springwater, Ontario. Originally from Toronto, the band consists of multi-instrumentalist sisters Lauren and Sabrina Argue with their father Michael and mother Chantale. They released their debut album, Something New, on November 3, 2016. In 2017, The Argues won the award for Best Country at the Toronto Independent Music Awards. Their single "I Don’t Need You" was released to Canadian Country Radio June 2018. On June 20, 2019, The Argues released a brand new single titled "Enjoy This Night."
History
Beginnings and self-titled EP
The Argues are a country rock band composed of Sabrina, Lauren, Chantale, and Michael. Their music has been described as a new sound of blues, rock, and country music.[1] Largely self-taught, this four piece band does most of their songwriting at their log cabin in Northern Ontario [1] and in their studio near Barrie, Ontario.[2] In 2010, The Argues released their self-titled demo EP recorded at Metalworks Studios, a top studio in Canada.[1]
Shows and TV appearances
Since 2010, The Argues have performed at countless festivals, fundraisers, pubs, and corporate events, including performances in the nation's capital Ottawa, Taste of the Kingsway,[3] Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, and Toronto Ribfest, performing with audiences of over 6,000.[2] The band has appeared on Rogers TV's Toronto Talent program and Toronto Sessions several times.[4] The Argues have worked with producer/engineer Michael Jack (Phase One, Radio Room), celebrity vocal coach Elaine Overholt, Jeff Healey Band's Joe Rockman, Texassippi Blues man Danny Brooks, and celebrity photographer Marko Shark and have shared the stage with acts including the River Town Saints and Andrew Hyatt.
Debut Album (2016)
The Argues' debut album, Something New, which features the band's original songs, was released on November 3, 2016, and is co-produced by Canadian producer/engineer Michael Jack.[5][6] Since its release, their songs have been played on stations worldwide: New Zealand, England, the United States and Canada (including CBC’s Fresh Air). They released two music videos for the album and were selected in the regional top 10 for CBC Searchlight 2017 for the song "Run Till You Drop."[7]
TIMA and Recent Singles
In October 2017, The Argues won the 2017 Toronto Independent Music Award for Best Country. [8]
In June 2018, their single "I Don’t Need You" was released to Canadian Country Radio.
On June 20, 2019, The Argues released a brand new single titled "Enjoy This Night."
Discography
Albums
- Something New (2016)
Singles
- "I Don't Need You" (2018)
- "Enjoy This Night" (2019)
Members
- Sabrina Argue - lead vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica, bass guitar
- Lauren Argue - lead vocals, bass guitar, guitar
- Chantale Argue - drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Michael Argue - guitar, backing vocals
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2017 | Toronto Independent Music Awards | Best Country | Won | [8] |
References
- ^ a b c Ewert, Liz. "Harmonious family band is close and committed", Huntsville Forester, 22 April 2011. Retrieved on 30 April 2016.
- ^ a b Browne, Cheryl. "Barrie family that rocks together, stays together", Barrie Examiner, 9 May 2013. Retrieved on 30 April 2016.
- ^ "Celebrate the flavours of the Kingsway, volunteers still needed for three-day festival". Etobicoke Guardian. 5 September 2013. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ Hayes, David. "Hitting all the right notes", Toronto Star, 25 April 2011. Retrieved on 30 April 2016.
- ^ Gibson, Shawn. "When you’re a family band with the last name of Argues, the promotion writes itself", Barrie Today, 27 May 2016. Retrieved on 31 May 2016.
- ^ Blenkhorn, Leigh. "The Argues ready for Barrie Waterfront Festival", Barrie Advance, 25 May 2016. Retrieved on 31 May 2016.
- ^ Doolan, Susan. "Argues keep it in the family", Barrie Examiner, 25 May 2017. Retrieved on 26 May 2017.
- ^ a b "TIMA 2017 Winners". October 2017. Archived from the original on 19 October 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2017.