Sennheiser/Paste Party in Austin Preview: The Barr Brothers

Sennheiser & Paste are teaming up for a three-day party during SXSW. Sennheiser & Paste Present the Stages on Sixth will feature 33 of our favorite bands in Austin, Texas, March 14 to 16. During the 33 days leading up to the event, we’re previewing a different band each day. We hope to see you in Austin—RSVP if you can make it. And don’t worry if you can’t; we’ll be posting video of each performance.

Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
Members: Brad Barr (guitar, vocals), Andrew Barr (drums), Sarah Page (harp), Andres Vial (keys, bass, vibes, percussion, vocals)
Album: The Barr Brothers (2011)
For Fans Of: The Low Anthem, The Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons

What started as brothers Brad and Andrew Barr playing music together as children has evolved into a gorgeous folksy chamber pop quartet with the additions of Sarah Page and Andres Vial. The Barr Brothers, the full band, that is, has been heralded as one of our “Best of What’s Next” artists for its impressive instrumentation and soothing melodies. From the whispers of “Beggar in the Morning” to the rousing “Give the Devil Back His Heart,” The Barr Brothers’ self-titled debut album represents an organic evolution in rootsy indie music.