Established in September 2009 as Northampton, MA’s premier “string-rock” quintet, Darlingside has quickly taken hold in New England’s musical imagination. Playing over 100 shows during their first year of touring, the band has created a seamless, exhilarating sound at the intersection of rock, classical, and folk music. Their first studio offering, EP 1, has earned high praise for its craftsmanship and originality, and the band’s new material has further expanded their artistic range. This spring, the band will be taking its talent and energy on the road, embarking on a tour that ranges as far as Toronto, ON and Austin, TX. With a debut full-length album set to be released later in 2011, this looks to be a breakout year for Darlingside.

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