The Argues (band)

The Argues
The Argues performing at the Barrie Waterfront Festival in May 2016
The Argues performing at the Barrie Waterfront Festival in May 2016
Background information
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresCountry rock, Country, pop rock, rock, Americana
Years active2010–present
Members
  • Sabrina Argue
  • Lauren Argue
  • Chantale Argue
  • Michael Argue
Websitetheargues.ca

The Argues are a Canadian country rock family band, consisting of multi-instrumentalist sisters Lauren and Sabrina Argue, their father Michael and mother Chantale. They released their debut album, Something New, on November 3, 2016. In 2017, The Argues won the award for Best Country at the Toronto Independent Music Awards.

History

The Argues' music has been described as a new sound of blues, rock, and country music.[1] Largely self-taught, the band does most of their songwriting at their log cabin in Springwater[1] and in their studio near Barrie, Ontario.[2]

Shows and TV appearances

Since 2010, The Argues have performed at countless festivals, fundraisers, pubs, and corporate events, including performances in Ottawa,[citation needed], at Toronto's Taste of the Kingsway,[3] the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, and the Toronto Ribfest, performing with audiences of over 6,000.[2] The band has appeared on Rogers TV's Toronto Talent program and Toronto Sessions several times.[4] They have worked with producer/engineer Michael Jack (Phase One, Radio Room), celebrity vocal coach Elaine Overholt, Jeff Healey Band's Joe Rockman,[citation needed] Texassippi Blues man Danny Brooks,[citation needed] and have shared the stage with the River Town Saints and Andrew Hyatt.[citation needed]

Something New (2016)

The Argues' debut album, Something New, which features the band's original songs, was released on November 3, 2016.[5] It was co-produced by Canadian producer/engineer Michael Jack and recorded at Metalworks Studios.[1][6][7] Since its release, their songs have been played on stations worldwide: New Zealand, England, the United States and Canada (including CBC’s Fresh Air).[citation needed] They released two music videos for the album—for "The Best Is Yet To Be" and "I Don't Need You".[8][9] They were also listed in the regional top-10 for CBC Searchlight 2017 for the song "Run Till You Drop."[10][11]

TIMA and Singles

In October 2017, The Argues won the 2017 Toronto Independent Music Award for Best Country.[12]

In June 2018, their single "I Don’t Need You" was released to Canadian Country Radio.

On June 20, 2019, The Argues released the single titled "Enjoy This Night."

Discography

Albums

  • Something New (2016)

Singles

  • "I Don't Need You" (2018)
  • "Enjoy This Night" (2019)

Members

  • Sabrina Argue - lead vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica, bass guitar
  • Lauren Argue - lead vocals, bass guitar, guitar
  • Chantale Argue - drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Michael Argue - guitar, backing vocals

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2017 Toronto Independent Music Awards Best Country Won [12]

References

  1. ^ a b c Ewert, Liz. "Harmonious family band is close and committed", Huntsville Forester, 22 April 2011. Retrieved on 30 April 2016.
  2. ^ a b Browne, Cheryl. "Barrie family that rocks together, stays together", Barrie Examiner, 9 May 2013. Retrieved on 30 April 2016. Archived 2 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Celebrate the flavours of the Kingsway, volunteers still needed for three-day festival". Etobicoke Guardian. 5 September 2013. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  4. ^ Hayes, David. "Hitting all the right notes", Toronto Star, 25 April 2011. Retrieved on 30 April 2016.
  5. ^ "The Argues, Something New". allmusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  6. ^ Gibson, Shawn. "When you’re a family band with the last name of Argues, the promotion writes itself", Barrie Today, 27 May 2016. Retrieved on 31 May 2016.
  7. ^ Blenkhorn, Leigh. "The Argues ready for Barrie Waterfront Festival", Barrie Advance, 25 May 2016. Retrieved on 31 May 2016.
  8. ^ "The Argues - I Don't Need You". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  9. ^ "The Argues - The Best Is Yet To Be". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  10. ^ Barss, Darlene (10 March 2017). "Playlist Friday: CBC Searchlight 2017 Round 2". ourbasement.ca. Our Basement. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  11. ^ Doolan, Susan. "Argues keep it in the family", Barrie Examiner, 25 May 2017. Retrieved on 26 May 2017. Archived 25 May 2017 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ a b "TIMA 2017 Winners". October 2017. Archived from the original on 19 October 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2017.