BIOGRAPHY

BIOGRAPHY
Steered by ambition and power, sounding honest, passionate and committing. A unique blend of folk,
punk, working class rock and a pinch of 80ties hard rock.
SPARROW FALLS plays their own take on post-punk rock. Think of Hot Water Music, The Gaslight
Anthem and Foo Fighters throwing in some Thin Lizzy- and 'Maiden'-licks!
The band was formed in Maastricht, the Netherlands in 2005, but it took five years before well-received
debut album Tides (self-published, 2010) was released. This full-length launched the band into the
Dutch music scene and after three years they followed it up with EP Maelstrom (ARC/Suburban, 2013),
which also got raving reviews.
Needless to say, both releases were accompanied by intensive touring. Over 100 shows were played, on
every stage possible, in the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Germany and Albania. However, not only as
a six-piece rock outfit, but also as an acoustic folk, country and Americana seven-piece, replacing their
guitars, keyboards and amps with banjo, mandolin, harmonium and double-bass. This frames Sparrow
Falls' compelling, energetic and affecting live shows, from massive, full-blown rock at a big stage, to
committed, intricate and fragile around a bonfire.
Determined to work hard and with a big DIY-attitude, Sparrow Falls seizes the moment to release their
second full-length album A Brimstone Harvest in April 2015. Once again, producer Igor Wouters (a.o.
Gold, Backfire!, Aux Raus, Elle Bandita) recorded their album at the much acclaimed Amsterdam
Recording Company (a.o. Joe Bonamassa, The Kills, Madball). The 24th of April, Ring of Fire Records
will release A Brimstone Harvest, which will be distributed by Broken Silence and promoted by Eat
Music.
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OTHERS ABOUT SPARROW FALLS
“At first I wanted to write that this is the best new Dutch punk rock album that I’ve heard in a
while, but on second thought I think I can leave out the word Dutch.”
“Eager and convincing! A promise for every stage!”
“This is a band to pay attention to!”
LINEUP
Stijn Bannier Keyboards/vocals
Elmer Verhees Guitars/vocals
Yannick Bovens Drums
Merijn Verhees Vocals
Lando van Berlo Guitars/vocals
Boris Wouters Bass
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Mini-tour in Albania, invited by the Dutch Embassy of Tirana (2011)
Reaching the finals of Heineken’s Grote Prijs van Nederland, performing in a sold-out Melkweg
and winning the Public’s Choice Award of the contest (2011)
Playing many shows for the Dutch travelling festival PopRonde (2011)
Chosen as Dutch Sound of 2012 by VPRO’s 3voor12
Featured case study during Eurosonic/Noorderslag Interactive Awards (2012)
Acoustic and electric tour of Belgium, the Netherlands, UK and Germany (2013)
Playing together with The Flatliners, Astpai, The Used, Hawthorne Heights, Tim Vantol,
Mucky Pup, MXPX, TSOL, Off With Their Heads and many others!
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PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
Maelstrom (2013)
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Aardschok Magazine
An expressive vocalist, two guitarists who complement each other
perfectly and a functional keyboard player create Sparrow Falls' rich
sound; a sound that is raw and honest and preaches a positive
message.
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Up Magazine
The music is once again imperative, swinging and energetic. Go and see them live!
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Some Will Never Know Zine
What we ended up with here is an energetic EP with loads of influences blended successfully
into one catchy mix!
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MusicFromNL
Eager and convincing! Promise for every stage! The Gaslight Anthem, go hide yourselves. Here
are the men from Maastricht.
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ZEF Magazine
A creative egg that really cannot wait until Easter. Get this album and enjoy!
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KindaMuzik
The band members' punk roots are clearly audible, but the organs, twin solos and, above all,
musical layering of the six song EP ensure that the main part far exceeds standard punk rock.
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3voor12
All hail the artwork, all hail Maelstrom, all hail Sparrow Falls!
Tides (2010)
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Mindview
This Dutch band pulls of a superb performance. This band will win
many new souls in the rock music scene, for the lovers of fragile rock
/ punk; Sparrow Falls is a promising newcomer.
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OOR
Tides by Sparrow Falls from Maastricht is an album which has Hot
Water Music's spirit never far away, but above all it has its own
distinct sound. The record especially rises above mediocrity by the huge variation in their songs.
The beautiful artwork completes the picture: This is a band to pay attention to.
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PUNX
Thanks to the awesome artwork (full of dead sparrows), the album is complete. This band
should really go and tour a lot and then see where they'll make it. This has huge potential!
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AsIce
With an incredible amount of passion, drive and emotion, a whole lot of gorgeous melodies and
a few creative musical surprises here and there, these guys work their way through ten truly
excellent songs. At first I wanted to write that this is the best new Dutch punk rock album that
I’ve heard in a while, but on second thought I think I can leave out the word Dutch.
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