We need more ukulele. That may be the tactic of Montreal's Sister Suvi, but it's also a cold hard fact that there is a real shortage in contemporary music. Thankfully this trio bring the uke in full on their debut EP, The Color. But for those of you still trying to forget Tiny Tim's multiple appearances on The Tonight Show cradling the instrument, fear not - this band know to use the instrument to its fullest potential without annoying and alienating listeners. Featuring part-time Islands member Patrick Gregoire, as well as vocalist/ukuleleist/violinist Merrill Garbus and drummer Nico Dann, the threesome concoct a Hawaiian tropic that's worldly, harmonious and even a little shambolic (that is in the best way possible). Now if they could only come up with a decent press photo...
Sister Suvi "Monsters"
Sister Suvi Live at End Hits, Ottawa ON
Sister Suvi "Monsters"
Sister Suvi Live at End Hits, Ottawa ON
