The Violet Archers
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| The Violet Archers | |
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| Origin | Canada |
| Genre(s) | Indie pop |
| Label(s) | Northern Electric |
| Associated acts | Rheostatics Great Aunt Ida By Divine Right |
| Website | violetarchers.com |
| Members | |
| Tim Vesely Yawd Sylvester Aaron MacPherson Ida Nilsen Steve Pitken |
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The Violet Archers is a Canadian indie pop band. Led by former Rheostatics bassist Tim Vesely, the band consists of Vesely on vocals, Yawd Sylvester on guitar, Aaron MacPherson on bass, Ida Nilsen on piano and Steve Pitken on drums. The band takes its name from Canadian composer Violet Archer.
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.
[edit] Discography
- The End of Part One (2005)
- Sunshine at Night (2008)
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