"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 4/12/24)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are Real Live Certified if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critic Consensus
Based on 42 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that The Handsome Family is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. The Handsome Family concert reviews describe live shows and performances as engaging.
ON TOUR
Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin, Ireland (May 3); The Black Box, Belfast, United Kingdom (May 4); Set Theatre, Kilkenny, Ireland (May 5); Saint Luke's, Glasgow, United Kingdom (May 7); Trades Club, Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom (May 8); The Stoller Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom (May 10); Bristol Beacon, Bristol, United Kingdom (May 20);
Chicago, United States (1993 - present) (1993 – present)
Bio
The Handsome Family is an alternative country and americana band, formed in Chicago, Illinois, and currently based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The band was formed in 1993 by husband-and-wife duo Brett Sparks (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Rennie Sparks (bass, banjo, vocals), along with drummer Mike Werner.
Has Performed With
Daniel Knox, Courtney Marie Andrews
Critic Concert Reviews
Gaffa (Denmark)
March 18, 2023
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The Handsome Family Live In Concert At Hotel Cecil, Copenhagen, Denmark
The summer heatwaves may be over but there were still waves of heat in the Norwich Art Centre last week. Indeed the temperature was so high that Brett Sparks of The Handsome Family noted that it was melting the finish on his acoustic guitar.
“For us to have Loose Records here tonight and for us to still be married…” is Rennie Sparks's wryly improbable reflection towards the beginning of this evening's performance in Hackney a nice acknowledgement of the record label who have long supported them
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