In September 2011 Sproule and Curreri moved to Berlin, Germany, citing professional and economic reasons. Curreri often "sings, plays, mixes, and produces" his wife's recordings. They were regular favorites at the now-defunct Gravity Lounge, a major platform for new talent in their hometown. They also tour together across the United States and United Kingdom. They married in 2005 and often performed together locally. Julie Gerstein called the record, "perhaps the sweetest and most honest folk-pop album recorded this year," and added, "Sproule's vocal and lyrical beauty is unmatched." Īt a show in Charlottesville, fellow musician Paul Curreri jumped on stage with her and joined in singing. Upstate Songs was critically acclaimed with Rolling Stone Magazine naming it to their Critics Top Albums of 2003. The edgier sound, with a more folk-driven feel, represented a departure – and helped her gain national prominence. The release of Upstate Songs in 2003 coincided with a move to upstate New York. Bassist Stefan Lessard produced her next album Long Sleeve Story in 2001. Career īy 25, Sproule had already released four albums, drawing from influences as diverse as Frank Zappa, Bikini Kill, and a range of Canadian folk music.Ī year after releasing her debut album Devon in 1999, she attracted the attention of fellow Charlottesville resident Dave Matthews who offered her a spot on a tour with the Dave Matthews Band.
Īfter moving between private, public and home schooling, she eventually left high school, recorded her first record, and began touring nationally – all before the age of eighteen. growing up in an income-free environment, the lack of money never bothers me much. in whatever manner will get the job done. growing up with 80+ adults (many of whom I was very close to and spent lots of one-on-one time with) creates a need for versatile communication. Asked about how the experience has affected her musical career, she said: She spent her childhood on the 465-acre (1.88 km 2), 100-member Twin Oaks Community founded in 1967 as an intentional community and ecovillage in Louisa County, Virginia. Born to hippie parents on a commune named Dandelion in Kingston, Ontario, Sproule claims citizenship of both Canada and the United States.
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