Years active 2010–present Origin Toronto, Canada Albums Something New | Website theargues.ca Record label The Argues | |
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Members Sabrina Argue
Lauren Argue
Chantale Argue
Michael Argue Genres Roots rock, Pop rock, Rock music, Americana | ||
The Argues are a Canadian roots 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.
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Beginnings and self-titled EP
The Argues are a roots rock band composed of Sabrina, Lauren, Chantale, and Michael. Their music has been described as a new sound of blues, rock, and country music. Largely self-taught, this four piece band does most of their songwriting at their log cabin in Northern Ontario and in their studio near Barrie, Ontario. In 2010, The Argues released their self-titled demo EP recorded at Metalworks Studios, a top studio in Canada.
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, Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, and Toronto Ribfest, performing with audiences of over 6,000. The band has appeared on Rogers TV's Toronto Talent program and Toronto Sessions several times. 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.
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.
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Songs
The BuoySomething New · 2016
Run Till You DropSomething New · 2016
Living Our LivesSomething New · 2016