The Violet Archers

The Violet Archers is a Canadian indie pop band from Toronto. Led by former Rheostatics bassist Tim Vesely, the band consists of Vesely on vocals, Yawd Sylvester on guitar, drummer Camille Giroux, bassist Scott Remila, Ida Nilsen on piano.[1]

The Violet Archers
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresIndie pop
Years active2005–present
LabelsNorthern Electric
MembersTim Vesely
Yawd Sylvester
Camille Giroux
Ida Nilsen
Scott Remila
Past membersAaron MacPherson
Steve Pitkin
Websitethevioletarchers.com

History

The Violet Archers were founded by Vesely as a side project while he was performing with the Rheostatics; he gave the band its name after hearing one of Canadian composer Violet Archer's compositions played on CBC Radio.[2][3]

The Violet Archers released their debut album, The End of Part One, in 2005 on Northern Electric Records.[4][5] and as a digital download through Zunior Records. Musicians contributing to the album included Aaron MacPherson and Steve Pitkin. By Divine Right's José Miguel Contreras also appears as a guest musician on several tracks.[6] The band's second album, Sunshine at Night, was released in 2008 following Vesely's departure from Rheostatics.[7]

Nilsen also has her own band, Great Aunt Ida, in which Vesely also plays.

Discography
  • The End of Part One (2005)
  • Sunshine at Night (2008)

Single Releases
  • Keep It In The Ground (2021)
  • Quiet This Morning (2021)

Compilation inclusions
  • Our Power (2006): "You and I"

References
  1. "Violet Archers add their vibe to Canadian music". The Gazette, 23 September 2005
  2. Maria Noriega Rachwal (6 October 2015). From Kitchen to Carnegie Hall: The Story of the Montreal Women's Symphony Orchestra. Second Story Press. pp. 173–. ISBN 978-1-927583-88-3.
  3. Mike Bell, "The Violet Archers: Tim Vesely and co. cultivate their roots" Archived 2009-02-10 at the Wayback Machine, View Magazine, September 2005.
  4. "Violet Archers The End of Part One". Exclaim!, By Vish Khanna Sep 01, 2005
  5. "Former Rheostatic carves musical territory". Queens Journal, October 9, 2007 Adèle Barclay
  6. "New and Notable Releases'. Now Toronto, by Brent Raynor September 22, 2005
  7. "The Violet Archers : Sunshine At Night". QRO Magazine, by Chris Fore, June 11, 2008
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