The Handsome Family is an alternative country and americana band, formed in Chicago, Illinois, and currently based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The band was formed in 1993 by husband-and-wife duo
Brett Sparks (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and
Rennie Sparks (bass, banjo, vocals), along with drummer
Mike Werner. The band would later revolve around Rennie, who writes the lyrics, and Brett, who writes the music. Guest musicians complete the band line-up for recordings and live work. Their seventh CD,
Last Days of Wonder (June. 2006) was one of Mojo’s top ten American Albums for 2006 and c…
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