In recent years Canada has become a virtual hotbed for new music.  And while most of the publicity goes to indie rockers like Wolf Parade, Broken Social Scene, and Arcade Fire, Canadian artists have also been making waves in the Americana music scene as well.   One such band that has been making a name for itself is the Vancouver, British Columbia-based band, The Clumsy Lovers, who join the Duhks, the Be Good Tanyas, Fred Eaglesmith, and Blue Rodeo in an ever-growing list of praise-worthy Americana artists from the land of the red maple leaf.

The band features Chris Jonat on bass, Jason Homey on banjo and mandolin, Rebecca Smith on fiddle, Tyler Thompson on drums, and Trevor Rogers on guitar and harmonica, and their upbeat, eclectic sound combines elements of bluegrass, progressive country, and rock (with hints of reggae and Celtic thrown in for good measure).  The Clumsy Lovers have been labeled by some as being the “best damn dance band in the Northwest” and they’re currently touring the U.S., raising a lovely ruckus at each and every tour stop.

The band’s next concert appearance takes place right here in Charlottesville as the Clumsy Lovers perform tonight at the Gravity Lounge.  Showtime is at 7pm.  Tickets are $10 advance or $15 at the door.  The band’s most recent album Smart Kid (Nettwerk) was released in 2005.  The band’s yet-to-be titled new album should be coming out very soon.  [Listen to “London Bridge” from Smart Kid below.]

Listen:
MP3:  Clumsy Lovers–”London Bridge”

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