AUX Weekly is featuring an incredible live performance by the amazing Jay Sparrow this week.

This talented musician’s songwriting ability pairs perfectly with his captivating performances to form a rare whole-package artist. In this video for “The Dark” Jay Sparrow tells you a story and you can’t help but listen as his aged guitar and weary voice capture your hearts and ears. It is easy to picture a packed venue being pin-drop silent as Sparrow takes the stage to tell his tale. Watch the video and you’ll understand:

Congratulations to Jay Sparrow who earned a coveted spot on Herohill’s Favorite Canadian EPs of 2010! Sparrow’s 2009 release Good Days Gone By earned the number seven spot. It’s been an exciting year for Jay Sparrow who recently released his third EP The Tempest Line and his first full length album In Our Time.

Check out music, pics and more at Jay’s website!

Tags: Featured Video, Jay Sparrow, Murder City Sparrows

This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 at 1:59 pm and is filed under News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

“When Jay Sparrow sings of trouble in his heart on the opener of his latest solo EP, it’s hard not to believe him: it sounds like he’s clawing his way out of the rough, muscles straining with every inch closer to the clear. But clear isn’t where Sparrow is here. No, his struggle is still very much evident in the songs he’s penned for The Tempest Line, and it’s the conflict that makes this record so compelling. Sparrow’s come a long way from the modern rock of his old band the Murder City Sparrows, and this new stomping ground suits him well, his songwriting on a distinct upswing as he mines new, rootsier territory while fusing the sound with a rough-and-tumble punk esthetic.” -(VUE Weekly)

Tags: Jay Sparrow, Murder City Sparrows

This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 at 5:36 pm and is filed under Press Clippings. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Jay Sparrow will be returning home to Edmonton on Oct.1st to perform tracks off his latest solo disc. The Tempest Line, available on iTunes and in stores Tuesday. The Tempest Line is Sparrow’s second EP as a solo artist. A former member of the group Murder City Sparrows, Sparrow’s folk rock sound has received praise from both music critics and fans.

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For more information on Jay Sparrow visit his Myspace and Facebook.

Tags: Album, EP, iTunes, Jay Sparrow, Murder City Sparrows

This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 6:58 pm and is filed under News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

“Adopting the album’s title as their name, the four musicians developed a powerful brand of rock’n’roll without over-production… and it’s that raw passion that makes their self-titled debut stand out.” – Emma Woolley (On The Danforth)

Tags: Murder City Sparrows

This entry was posted on Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 2:38 pm and is filed under Press Clippings. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

“Not exactly subtle in their delivery, Edmonton’s Jay Sparrow and band play whiskey-soaked ‘Texas punk’ odes to their own demons. On their new album, produced by Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar fame and recorded at Willie Nelson’s own studio in Austin Texas, the Sparrows mix the red-headed stranger’s storytelling with plenty of fire and energy.” – NOW Magazine (Toronto)

Tags: Jay Sparrow, Murder City Sparrows

This entry was posted on Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 10:57 am and is filed under Press Clippings. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

About the UrArtist App

urArtist network wants to bring you closer to your favourite artists. That’s why we’re offering YOU this FREE app to keep in touch with our international artists.

www.bit.ly/urmoapp

It’s all about creating a fan community for you, and bringing you closer to artists you love.

Listen to a multitude of songs crossing all genres and browse videos, the latest news and show updates from the touch of UR finger. Check out albums, photos, bios, and links or share your opinion with us!

The artists you can hear on urArtist network are: The New Cities, Treble Charger, Alex. J Robinson, Amos The Transparent, Billy The Kid, Bryce Pallister, Crush Luther, Fall From Grace, Grand: PM, Holly McNarland, Jay Sparrow, Jeffery Straker, Jo Hikk, Julian Austin, Melanie Doane, Murder City Sparrows, One Second 2 Late, Organ Thieves, Peter Katz, Slave to the Squarewave, Suzie McNeil, The Dunes, Threat Signal, Turn Off The Stars, Walter Mitty and The Realists, and Wide Mouth Mason, plus many more.

empowering artists. engaging fans.

Michael Joseph Ianni, Digital Content Manager

Tags: Alex J. Robinson, Amos The Transparent, Crush Luther, Download, FREE, Jay Sparrow, Murder City Sparrows, One Second 2 Late, Organ Thieves, Slave to the SQUAREwave, The New Cities, Threat Signal, Treble Charger, Walter Mitty

This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 9:15 pm and is filed under News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

urArtist network wants to bring you closer to your favourite artists. That’s why we’re offering YOU this FREE app to keep in touch with our international artists.

It’s all about creating a fan community for you, and bringing you closer to artists you love.

Listen to a multitude of songs crossing all genres and browse videos, the latest news and show updates from the touch of UR finger. Check out albums, photos, bios, and links or share your opinion with us!

The artists you can hear on urArtist network are: The New Cities, Treble Charger, Alex. J Robinson, Amos The Transparent, Billy The Kid, Bryce Pallister, Crush Luther, Fall From Grace, Grand: PM, Holly McNarland, Jay Sparrow, Jeffery Straker, Jo Hikk, Julian Austin, Melanie Doane, Murder City Sparrows, One Second 2 Late, Organ Thieves, Peter Katz, Slave to the Squarewave, Suzie McNeil, The Dunes, Threat Signal, Turn Off The Stars, Walter Mitty and The Realists, and Wide Mouth Mason, plus many more.

empowering artists. engaging fans.

http://bit.ly/urmobile

Michael Joseph Ianni, Digital Content Manager

Tags: Alex J. Robinson, Amos The Transparent, Crush Luther, Jay Sparrow, Murder City Sparrows, One Second 2 Late, Organ Thieves, Slave to the SQUAREwave, Threat Signal, Treble Charger, Walter Mitty

This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 8:55 pm and is filed under News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

“Not exactly subtle in their delivery, Edmonton’s Jay Sparrow and band play whiskey-soaked “”Texas punk”" odes to their own demons. On their new album, produced by Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar fame and recorded at Willie Nelson’s own studio in Austin Texas, the Sparrows mix the red-headed stranger’s storytelling with plenty of fire and energy.”
– NOW Magazine (Toronto)

The Murder City Sparrows were one of Edmonton’s most notorious bands. Founded by Jay Sparrow  the four-piece punk outfit released one self-titled  EP and the full length album Dead Horse Disco, both produced by Gordie Johnson (Grady, Big Sugar).

Although they received national radio and video play (with all videos by the award winning director Michael Maxxis) the band is currently on hiatus as Jay continues his solo journey. Joining Jay in his solo endeavour is fellow Sparrow Doc De Groot. Don’t be too surprised to see Murder City Sparrows once again rock a stage or two.

DISCOGRAPHY:
Murder City Sparrows (2005)
Dead Horse Disco (2009)

MUSIC VIDEOS:
“Burn in Water”
“Hammer Click”
“Black Hole Betty”

Tags: Indie, Jay Sparrow, Murder City Sparrows, Punk, Rock

This entry was posted on Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 8:41 pm and is filed under Artists. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.