The Pairs

About this episode

The episode features The Pairs, an internationally touring band known for their sibling harmonies and storytelling.

The Vibes and Verses Podcast features live sessions with musicians recorded at the Folk International Alliance Conference held in Montreal. Bob Johnson and co-host singer-songwriter Julie Derrick guide you through the sessions. The Pairs are an internationally touring band of celebrated songwriters greet every stage with a genuine, quirky presence and unbottled chemistry. Their sibling harmonies and familial banter quickly connects them to their audience. Whether The Pairs are playing an intimate house concert or a sold out show at a Performing Arts Centre, these classically trained vocalists make it their mission to employ three-part harmony and honest storytelling as the mighty tools that soften and connect us. The Pairs will release their fourth studio album in Fall 2025. This record aims to encapsulate the authentic, minimalistic, and acoustic style performances the trio has become known for.

People in this episode

Hosts: Bob Johnson, Julie Derrick

Guest: The Pairs

Topics covered

• music
• songwriting
• live performance

Keywords

• Folk International Alliance Conference
• Montreal
• sibling harmonies
• three-part harmony
• acoustic style

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Montreal

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