THE SUMNER BROTHERS, Canada’s Alt-Country-Folk favorites on tour in support of their latest critically acclaimed record, I’LL BE THERE TOMORROW.
The Sumner Brothers most recent release ‘I’ll Be There Tomorrow’ has been one of the most critically acclaimed Alt-Country records in recent memory. It reached #17 on the Euro Americana Charts, Americanrootsuk.com (former Maverick writer) wrote “in a class of its” own” “five stars” “I wouldn’t at all be surprised if this 5 star album ends up in my top 20 of all time” and the Georgia Straight called it “a Triumph”. After being invited to perform material from the record for a taped, live in studio session for KEXP they are now set for their first tour of Ontario, Quebec and the Eastern Seaboard. They will be showcasing at NXNE and performing a live session for Daytrotter.com (Forbes magazine #1 most influential music site).
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TOUR DATES:
TORONTO, ON
Wednesday, June 5 10:30 pm
The Supermarket
268 Augusta Ave, Toronto, On, Canada
HAMILTON, ON
Friday, June 7 9:00 pm
Homegrown Hamilton
27 King William St., Hamilton, On, Canada
WINDSOR, ON
Saturday, June 8 9:00 pm
Phog Lounge
157 University Ave, Windsor, On
CHICAGO, IL
Sunday, June 9 9:00 pm
The Tonic Room
2447 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL, United States
ROCK ISLAND, IL
Monday, June 10 12:00 pm
Daytrotter Session
Rock Island, Il, United States
ROCK ISLAND, IL
Tuesday, June 11 9:00 pm
Rozz Tox
2108 3rd ave, Rock Island, IL, United States
LONDON, ON
Thursday, June 13 9:00 pm
The London Music Club
470 Colborne Street, London, ON, Canada
w/ Aaron Allen
TORONTO, ON
Friday, June 14 9:00 pm
NXNW Showcase (TBD)
Toronto, ON, Canada
TORONTO, ON
Saturday, June 15 9:00 pm
NXNE Showcase
The Dakota Tavern: 249 Ossington ave., Toronto, ON, Canada
WAKEFIELD, QC
Sunday, June 16 7:00 pm
Kaffe 1870
715 Riverside Dr, Wakefield, QC
MONTREAL, QC
Monday, June 17 7:00 pm
House Show
Montreal, QC, Canada
BOSTON, MA
Tuesday, June 18 7:00 pm
Radio Bar
379 Sommerville Ave, Sommerville MA, U.S.
ARDMORE, PA
Wednesday, June 19 9:00 pm
Milkboy
2 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, U.S.
BROOKLYN, NY
Thursday, June 20 10:30 pm
Pete’s Candy Store
709 Lorimer St, New York, NY, United States
BROOKLYN, NY
Friday, June 21 9:00 pm
The Jalopy Theatre
315 Columbia St., Brooklyn, NY, United States
In support of Kelli Rae Powell
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Saturday, June 22 9:00 pm
The Don’t Tread On Me House Show Series
Philadelphia, PA, U.S.
Here’s what people are saying about I’ll Be There Tomorrow:
The Georgia Straight – “best of Vancouver 2012”, “a triumph”
Edmonton Sun – “some of the finest alt-country jams north of the 49th parallel.”
Amercianrootsuk.com – “in a class of its’ own” “five stars” I wouldn’t be at all surprised if this 5 star album ends up in my top 20 all time”
Earbuds and Ticket Stubs – “elegant simplicity, carved from a vast mosaic of sounds that make up the American landscape”
Hearya – “smacks you right across the face as if to say, “Hey dumbass, wake up.”
Noah Mintz Mastering -“Amazing Album”
Slowcoustic -“crazy good”
Songs Illinois – “one of the preeminent Americana acts in the country”
You Crazy Dreamers -“one of my favorite bands, period”, “incredible”
Musicletter.It – “straight to the heart”
Rex Manning Day – “it’s easy to see why The Sumner Brothers have been compared to the likes of Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and even the almighty Man in Black (AKA Johnny Cash)”
Sound Vat – “gritty and filled to the brim with blues”
Vancouver Music Review – “a classic Canadian album ”
Ron’s Alt-Country – “very beautiful”
Good Noise Radio. Blogspot – “definitely a must”
Blues Underground Network – “an immense amount of talent, Lyrically, Vocally, and Musically” “five stars”
Beatroute BC – “lamenting sincerity”, “striking appeal”, “lovely and reassuring”
New Music Michael – “big and tumultuous, but with a mature, almost pop sensibility”
The Ubyssey – “like Willie Nelson and Woody Guthrie were paired up to play for a group of devoted Strange Boys fans”, “your summers go-to album”
Mouser – “honest and authentic”
Johnny’s Garden – “Breathtaking? Much more than that”
No Depression – “this music is exactly what I need some days to feed my soul.”
Bad Tempered Zombie – “gritty and soulful alt-country that will rip out your heart and perhaps knock out a few teeth”
New Canadian Music Tip sheet – “The duo’s no b.s. songwriting approach is earnest and visual”
Indecent Exposure – “my suspicions of a great album were confirmed”
Exystence – “fantastic story tellers”
Tome To The Weather Machine – “It can invoke that kind of world-crushing heaviness while leaving a sliver of light at the end of the tunnel”
Beatroute Alberta – “Behind this widely ranging talent, however, is a kind of sincerity that hints at a larger story”
Record Dept. Reviews – “unique grit and reverence”
Common Folk Music – “left me with a powerful first impression”
The Vancouver Sun – “marked for greatness”
The Province – “a standout”, “Country meets folk (Townes Van Zandt-style) meets rock”
BIO
In the words of Bruce Springsteen, “Nothing feels better than blood on blood”. Brothers and front-men Brian and Bob Sumner share a bond that requires no flattery – a family pact that keeps their music honest and authentic. Their upcoming release I’ll Be There Tomorrow holds true to what their devoted fans know and love; the raw grit of steel string guitar and banjo, the lonesome hum of a harmonica, Bob’s haunting tenor croon, the devastatingly low baritone of brother Brian. Holed up in a log cabin in the mountains of Merritt, B.C. The Sumner Brothers created a true alt-country gem. Their three previous albums have all met with critical acclaim; In The Garage charted in the top 10 for Folk/Roots/Blues on Canadian College Radio; Sumner Brothers – Self Titled placed in The Province Newspaper’s 2008 top ten list, Herohill.com’s top 20 and You Crazy Dreamers’ favorites for 2009 and In The Garage 2 – You’re Last Chance was featured in Slowcoustic’s top Canadian records of 2010 and received 4.5 stars from Americanrootsuk.com.