The Balconies

The Balconies are a Canadian alternative music trio, based in Toronto, Ontario. Originally from Ottawa, the band originally consisted of siblings Jacquie and Steve Neville, and Liam Jaeger. They released their first studio album, Fast Motions, in February 2014.

The Balconies
The Balconies performing at Beau's Octoberfest in Vankleek Hill, Ontario on 4 October 2013
Background information
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresPop, rock, alternative rock
Years active2007–present
LabelsWarner Music Canada, Coalition Music (Records)
Associated actsThe Cola Heads, For the Mathematics, Jetplanes of Abraham, Jacquie in the Kitchen, Catching Fire
Websitethebalconies.ca
Members
  • Jacquie Neville
  • Liam Jaeger
Past members
  • Stephen Neville

Steve Neville quit the band sometime between the 2014 release of Fast Motions and the release of Rhoda in 2016.[1] In 2017 it was announced that the group was disbanding after 10 years together.[2]

History

Formation and self-titled EP (2007–2012)

The Balconies are a pop/rock band composed of lead singer and guitarist, Jacquie Neville and her brother Stephen Neville who have been playing music together since their early teens. Jacquie met former boyfriend, Liam Jaeger,[3] at the University of Ottawa in 2005 while they were both studying classical music, but it wasn’t until the end of 2007 that the group formed.[4] The Balconies released their first self-titled EP in 2009 recorded and produced by Carlin Nicholson of indie rock band, Zeus.[5] In late 2010, the band relocated and moved to Toronto. The Balconies won Live 88.5's Big Money Shot which gave them a development package of $75,000, workshops with other music industry leaders, radio airplay, and numerous performance opportunities.[6] Upon winning the development package, The Balconies were able to work with recording producer/engineer, Jon Drew to release an EP titled Kill Count in 2012. The Balconies also have done extensive touring and they were also able to be a part of many North American music festivals such as South by Southwest in 2012 and 2013,[7] Canadian Music Week,[8] North by North East[9] Blues Fest 2012 & 2013 (in Ottawa), and Culture Collide & CMJ (New York).[10] The band is currently working on new material.

Touring Europe (2013)

In 2013, the music video for their single, "The Slo" premiered on ION Magazine [11] and AltSounds.[12] That same year, The Balconies had some notable international performances, performing at MIDEM in Cannes, France,[13] Liverpool Sound City in Liverpool, UK,[14] Brighton's The Great Escape in Brighton, UK.[15] The Balconies also continued to tour Europe that year, opening for rock band, Rival Sons.[16]

Their latest album, Fast Motions, was released via Coalition Music (Records)/Warner Music Canada on January 28, 2014 and produced by Arnold Lanni.[17]

Sharing the stage

They’ve shared the stage with bands such as Cold War Kids, Mother Mother, Devo, Peter Bjorn and John, USS, Sloan, Stars, Wide Mouth Mason, Big Sugar, Tokyo Police Club, Bad Religion, and The Sam Roberts Band.

Television debut

The Balconies made their television debut on the second season of CBC's, Cracked. The second episode of the season, The Price, features The Balconies getting caught in a shooting at a downtown nightclub, and the episode is based on finding the murderer.[18] The episode aired October 7, 2013.[19]

New Album & Tour

In July 2016 The Balconies appeared with Swedish band Peter Bjorn and John in Toronto to promote their forthcoming album Rhonda expected in October 2016.

Separation

In late 2017, The Balconies announced that they were dissolving their act on their 10th anniversary. Along with a series of final concerts in Toronto and Ottawa they announced that they were finally officially releasing their debut two EPs.[20]

In 2018, lead singer Jacquie Neville announced that while the band would no longer tour the members would be moving more towards the production side of music working under the name The Balconies Collective.[21]

Members
  • Jacquie Neville – guitar, vocals
  • Liam Jaeger – drums, guitar, vocals

Discography

Albums
YearTitleRelease DateRecorded/Produced By
2016RhondaOctober 14, 2016The Balconies
2014Fast MotionsJanuary 28, 2014Arnold Lanni
2012Kill Count EPFebruary 28, 2012Jon Drew
2009The Balconies EPSeptember 9, 2009The Balconies / Carlin Nicholson

Music videos

References
  1. Kos, Veronica. "The Balconies push through challenges to rock across Canada". Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  2. KLOKE, JOSHUA. "Toronto's the Balconies go out on a high note". Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-10-21. Retrieved 2016-10-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Diemart, Sabrina (March 2, 2010). The Balconies - Feature Interview Archived 2014-11-27 at the Wayback Machine. Ca Va Cool. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  5. Zabukovec, Joe (May 5, 2009). The Balconies Compare Scenes: Toronto vs. Ottawa. Blog TO. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  6. About the Big Money Shot Archived 2014-09-26 at the Wayback Machine. Live 88.5. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  7. SX Schedule 2012 Archived 2016-01-10 at the Wayback Machine. South by Southwest. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  8. The Balconies Interview (Video) - Canadian Music Week 2012 Archived 2014-11-29 at the Wayback Machine. Lithium Magazine. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  9. T-Mak (June 14, 2012). North By Northeast 2012 - June 13 Concert Recap. T-Mak World. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  10. CULTURE COLLIDE | the AU (audio) Interview at Culture Collide: The Balconies (Canada) The AU Review. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  11. (September 3, 2013). The Balconies | The Slo (VIDEO PREMIERE) Archived 2014-11-29 at the Wayback Machine. Ion Magazine. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  12. Stovin, Jack (September 13, 2013). AltSounds Exclusive Video: The Balconies - 'The Slo' Archived 2014-04-03 at the Wayback Machine AltSounds. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  13. Frometa, RJ (January 14, 2013). The Balconies Do MIDEM 2013 Archived 2013-11-11 at the Wayback Machine. Vent Magazine. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  14. Jayne, Emily (May 8, 2013). Sound City 2013: The Balconies - Review Archived 2014-11-29 at the Wayback Machine. LSMliveredia. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  15. (May 2, 2013). SOCAN-sponsored Events at Great Escape 2013 Archived 2014-11-29 at the Wayback Machine. SOCAN. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  16. Allen, Ben (October 28, 2013). The Balconies: New Single and EU Tour Dates Announced - Canadian Rockers Return with First Track From New Album. Ben Allen Media. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  17. Fast Motions by The Balconies. iTunes. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  18. Episode 2x02 The Price - Cracked. CBC. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  19. "Cracked" The Price (TV Episode 2013). IMDb. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  20. Murphy, Sarah. "The Balconies Are Calling It Quits". Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  21. Maxwell, Owen. "The Balconies Step Out of the Spotlight". Retrieved 9 September 2018.
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