PRESS REVIEWS
"This is some up beat folk ‘tunage’ best described as ‘modern folk.’ In Violet’s voice I hear the confidence of a seasoned performer such as Neco Case or Lily Frost.”
—Colin Lock, Fernie Free Press
“Violet Clarke has the music inside... Her voice is as perfect for a hot summer day as it is for a cool fall night.”
— Carolyn Nikodym, Fernie Fix Magazine, Fernie, BC
“Just blown away by, not just by your singing which is great; but your songwriting, guitar playing and everything.”
— Dave Illman, 91.9 BOB FM, Lindsay ON
“Their laid back and gentle demeanor could be felt all through the room as the soft-spoken pair poured all their energy into their unique blend of modern folk. Violet enchanted the audience with her sincere and passionate delivery as she skillfully coaxed her acoustic guitar to sing along with her. While Sly slipped into the trance of the beat as he played his beautiful cocktail drum kit.” — Heather Farmer, Indie Buzz Werks, Ottawa, ON
“Her eponymous CD is a smattering of sparse acoustic folk with Hayden, Dashboard Confessional and a less humorous Murmurs as touchstones.”
— The View Magazine, Hamilton ON
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BIO
Energetic. Toe-tapping goodness. Sly Violet is an indie pop folk rock husband-and-wife duo. From small towns in Ontario and Nova Scotia, they are now based in Salmo, BC. Featuring Violet Clarke (guitar, harmonica, keyboard, vocals) and Sly Boston (drums), the combination of their innovative instrumentation and Violet’s hauntingly beautiful voice, has created a sound that is refreshing to the ear. Their shows are lively and upbeat, driven by Violet’s guitar, woven with powerful vocals, harmonica solos, and completed with Sly’s pocket drum beats.
Sly Violet is gaining momentum in Canada after touring extensively over the past decade. After hundreds of shows their unique musical style has been road-tested and enjoyed by audiences from coast to coast. From George Street in Newfoundland, to ski resorts throughout the Rocky Mountains, to festival stages in Ontario and BC. Sly Violet is making waves in small towns and big cities across Canada with their engaging and entertaining live shows. Taking cues from artists like Neil Young, Alanis Morissette, and Jack Johnson, Sly Violet also draws inspiration from time spent in nature and the forests and mountains around them, often filming music videos in beautiful Canadian landscapes.
Multiple albums have garnered radio play and awards for their modern pop folk rock music. Sly Violet has independently released 3 studio albums: Feel Your Way Out (2009), King of the Mountain (2011), and Friends From Far Places (2015). Feel Your Way Out earned BEST FOLK at the Barrie New Music Awards and a nomination for BEST FOLK/ROOTS at the Toronto Independent Music Awards. Their songs have been played on radio stations throughout Ontario and British Columbia.
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