Like many banjo acts, The Schomberg Fair grew from humble beginnings and traditional roots. Matt Bahen’s surgically repaired hands picked fire and he sang with fury as he searched for salvation. He was backed by Nathan Sidon’s baritone vocals and a compact, aggressive rhythm section. A casual listener might have assumed the trio just swapped(…)
Honestly, the incessant need to classify bands into a simple sound has probably hurt The Schomberg Fair more than almost any band out there. You can barely read a review without hearing someone slapping some sort of “speed gospel” or “death metal blues” sticker on the cover. Not only do the descriptions make no sense(…)
So “hear” it is. The result of months of hard work from some of our favorite bands across this nation (and even a special cameo from one of our favorite American outfits). Basically, the idea was simple: Pay tribute to a Canadian legend on Canada Day. Oh, and get some free content for the blog(…)
Roots Rockin’ Gospel Magic. The four words subtly added to the top of a new tour flyer are a more accurate description of The Schomberg Fair than I could ever come up with on my own. Succinct and apt, those four words say it all. The band can make you sway, hoping for salvation or(…)
