The Barr Brothers

The Barr Brothers, a Canadian-American indie folk band, was founded in Montreal, Quebec, in 2006 by American brothers Andrew and Brad Barr. After moving from Boston, they met harpist Sarah Pagé and formed the group with bassist Morgan Moore and pedal steel guitarist Brett Lanier. Their debut album, The Barr Brothers, was released on September 27, 2011, featuring acoustic and electrified songs rooted in Appalachian folk and folk rock. The band's second studio album, Sleeping Operator, was released on October 6, 2014, exploring connections between Delta blues and its West/North African ancestry. They have been nominated three times for Juno Awards: in 2013, 2015, and 2018, for Adult Alternative Album of the Year. The Barr Brothers frequently tour across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Their third studio album, Queens of the Breakers, was released on October 13, 2017. Following the departure of Sarah Pagé arrived new members Brett Lanier (pedal steel guitar) and Eveline Gregoire-Rousseau (harp), before the recording of Let It Hiss, released on October 17, 2025.