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The Darcys: Back On The Road

Mar 24, 2009, 9:14am

Roughly three years ago in Halifax, The Darcys became a band. They were students and often found that they couldn't muster the time to create, promote, and then tour an album properly. That's not to say they didn't give it a try, which is how they ended up with a debut album entitled Endless Water . Being unable to promote it properly, the band put it online and ended up charting in Melbourne, Australia. The album eventually sold out. Alas, school ended and it looked like The Darcys would have to disband. Then it [...]

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