East Coast band, Villages announce a string of Eastern Canadian tour dates in support of their debut, full-length album. Reviving the sounds and traditions of their ancestry and mixing it with contemporary influences and instruments, the self-titled record dives deep into the haunting and meandering melodies of the Cape Breton Highlands and presents them through atmospheric arrangements.
On the heels of releasing the self-titled album’s second single, “Maggie Of The Cove” is available now. The video, which was set against the backdrop of scenic Hatfield Farm on a grey day in Halifax, NS, the video finds the band riding horses, petting llamas and goats, and performing the spirited reel-esque tune throughout the sprawling pastures. The environment is a welcome companion to the lyrical narrative, which also takes place on a farm.
“It was a perfect setting,” says Matt Ellis, singer in Villages. “We wanted to do something fun to match the energy of the song by shooting at a local farm. It was also a great excuse to rub shoulders with some characters that have similar hairdos.”
Check out the video below, and take a gander at the upcoming tour dates.
March 22 – Halifax, NS @ Good Robot Brewing Company (2 Shows)
March 26 – Ottawa, ON @ Bar Robo
March 27 – Peterborough, ON @ The Garnet
March 29 – Toronto, ON @ The Dakota Tavern
March 30 – Hamilton, ON @ House Concert
April 13 – Sydney, NS @ Breton Brewing Co.
April 18 – Moncton, NB @ Tide and Boar
April 19 – Fredericton, NB @ Grimross Brewing
April 20 – Charlottetown, PE @ The Pourhouse
April 26 – Lunenburg, NS @ Ametora Supply
April 27 – Margaretsville, NS @ Evergreen Theatre
May 01-05 – Charlottetown, PE @ East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference