biographical info
Refreshing new music from Halifax that is "changing Canada's strings-happy indie scene": i see rowboats has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting new bands on the Atlantic Canadian scene. Their sound is a confident and original mix of melodic, strings-infused rock. i see rowboats formed in 2006 when long time friends William Robinson and Luke Fisher reconnected and collaborated to form the band. The duo turned to drummer/percussionist Darcy Fraser, viola/guitarist Lisa Lipton and bass player/cellist Solomon Vromans to complete the band. The five-piece band co-wrote all the songs on their debut EP "hide & seek behind the throne" - now available in stores...
lineup
William Robinson vocals, guitar, baritone uke, laptop (on occasion)
Luke Fisher fiddle/violin, vocals
Darcy Fraser drums, percussion, melodica, vocals
Solomon Vromans bass, cello, saxophone, guitar, vocals
Lisa Lipton viola, guitar, glockenspiel, bass, vocals
influences
The Dirty Three
Godspeed You Black Emperor
Roy Orbison
Blonde Redhead
Final Fantasy
Leonard Cohen
Slavoj Zizek
Charlie Chaplin