Alan Sparhawk

Alan Sparhawk and his wife Mimi Parker shaped the minimalist slowcore group Lower in 1993 to counter-top the then-burgeoning grunge picture of Duluth, MN. As vocalist and guitarist, Sparhawk led the important indie clothing to more common attention using the much-lauded Points We Lost within the Fire, as well as the band’s profile improved a little more when they authorized to Sub Play 2005. He in addition has had a submit numerous side tasks, like the bluesy, rollicking Black-Eyed Snakes, and Retribution Gospel Choir with fellow Low bandmate Matt Livingston. Sparhawk, a reasonably active person in the lively Duluth music picture, started the tiny Chairkickers Union label for regional artists, and in addition operates a documenting studio in the city, built from a decommissioned chapel. In 2006 arrived the discharge of his first genuine solo album, Single Acoustic guitar, an experimental, ambient function documented before a live target audience. Trips with both Low and Retribution Gospel Choir adopted.