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Soulful folk-pop duo The Civil Wars has made quite a mark on the genre in just a few short years, hitting the tour trail with the likes of Emmylou Harris and Adele. Singer/songwriters Joy Williams and John Paul White met at a Nashville songwriting session and got to work on an EP entitled “Poison & Wine” with producer Charlie Peacock, the title track of which appeared on the popular TV show “Grey’s Anatomy.”

“Barton Hollow,” The Civil Wars’ full-length debut, surfaced in early 2011 and landed at the top of Billboard’s Independent Albums and Folk Albums charts. It wasn’t long before the two musicians were performing on nighttime television talk shows on both sides of the pond, as well as tackling concerts at the Newport Folk Festival and the iconic Grand Ole Opry.

The Civil Wars also took home Grammy Awards for Best Folk Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for the title track, as well as an AMA Award for Duo/Group of the Year and a 2013 Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media (“Safe & Sound” with Taylor Swift).

Though the Nashville outfit produced albums, sold tickets and won awards, the two performers surprised fans with an unexpected hiatus after the August 2013 release of their eponymous sophomore set.

Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 7 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Blew my mind!!!

    by rachelrachel on 2011-11-04The Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto

    Best show EVER!! Really though, they were so amazing I wanted to cry. I brought my friend and all she kept saying was thank you- all night- she had never heard of them before this and is now their #1 fan....such a wonderful experience- they opened with my favourite song and closed with an MJ tune...couldnt ask for anything else- best show ever!!!!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Joy and John Paul just get better and better

    by pastelpastel on 2011-11-03The Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto

    This is my third time seeing The Civil Wars perform live in 2011, all in Toronto (first at El Mocambo, then opening with Adele, and at The Phoenix Theatre Tuesday night). Each performance has me transfixed. What Joy and John Paul are able to do with a mixture of great songwriting and haunting vocals is to take you someplace else. You are transported to some magical place, and you don't want to come back! Joy is a pixie warrior; both delicate and strong in her presence on stage and stellar vocals. John Paul's dry wit compliments Joy's playfulness, and their voices blend wonderfully. If they were coming a 4th time in 2011, I'd be there!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by mliando90 on 2011-11-03The Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto

    they were awesome!! +great opening band. best combo so far

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    AMAZING !!!

    by StevenMc on 2011-05-25El Mocambo - Toronto

    The Civil Wars are dynamite performers who are two of the most talented musicians in the industry. Their unique voices and unforgettable sound put them at the top of my list. I thoroughly loved their spin on the songs billy jean and you are my sunshine.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 2011-04-10El Mocambo - Toronto

    Awesome:) civil wars are bad ass. White dress opened and killed it. Can't stop listening to the cd.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    AMAZZZZZING

    by mariecool85 on 2011-04-08El Mocambo - Toronto

    The Civil Wars show i amazing! highly recommended!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    TheCivilWars was enchanting. In a trance all night

    by pastelpastel on 2011-04-07El Mocambo - Toronto

    Joy Williams and John Paul White are mesmorizing together. Not only heavenly vocals, but such interesting and playful chemistry. Really enjoyed this although was standing near the back the entire time.