CMW 2008: Sunparlour Players
Friday February 29, 2008 @ 12:00 PM
By: ChartAttack.com Staff

Sunparlour Players

Hometown: Hometown: Toronto, ON
Official Website: www.sunparlourplayers.com
Members:
Andrew Penner (vocals/banjo/guitar)
Dennis Van Dine (bass/vocals)
Michael Rosenthal (drums/shouting)

The Sunparlour Players' Canadian Music Week gig will be a triumphant return of sorts for drummer Michael Rosenthal, who suffered a broken foot in January from causes band member Andrew Penner attributes to the malady of "too much rock."

So, you're about to play the big industry event that is Canadian Music Week. What's the most shameless thing you've ever done to promote your band?
Andrew Penner: Well, this isn't shameless, but we used to raffle homemade preserves at every show. Now we make them available for everyone.

What's the hardest part about being an up-and-coming band?
Nothing at all.

How important is it for your band members to circulate and flirt with the audience before or after the show?
No comment.

Have you ever stolen from someone else's rider? If so, who was it and what did you take?
Never stolen nothing.

Have you ever been graded before according to ChartAttack.com's Rock 'n' Roll Report Cards?
Yes.

How did the grade make you feel? Does the idea of being graded bring back bad memories of being in elementary school or high school?
Made us feel fine. Thank you. Thank you.

Have you done anything new or interesting this week? Renovated my bathroom with friends.