"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 6/6/25)
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Real Live Certified
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Critics Consensus
Based on 45 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Handsome Family is rated as an impressive live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. The Handsome Family concert reviews describe live shows and performances as engaging.
How long are their concerts?
How long are The Handsome Family concerts? The Handsome Family concerts usually last an hour and a half.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book The Handsome Family? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Handsome Family range from $20,000 - $40,000, with The Handsome Family's current estimated booking fee to be around $20,000.
On tour
Club Congress, Tucson, United States (March 19); Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States (March 21)
The Handsome Family is an alternative country and americana band, formed in Chicago, Illinois, and currently based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The band was formed in 1993 by husband-and-wife duo Brett Sparks (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Rennie Sparks (bass, banjo, vocals), along with drummer Mike Werner.
Has Performed With
Daniel Knox, Courtney Marie Andrews
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Spectrum Culture (USA)
March 13, 2025
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“Don’t shit where you eat.” It’s a precept worth following, or so they say; don’t mix business with friendship, don’t date your co-workers and if you can help it, do your damnedest to not live with your best friend, no matter how tempting.
A grey overcast London and rain threatening – to some that might seem the perfect accompaniment to a night with The Handsome Family with their dark and twisted tales – and in a church no less.
The summer heatwaves may be over but there were still waves of heat in the Norwich Art Centre last week. Indeed the temperature was so high that Brett Sparks of The Handsome Family noted that it was melting the finish on his acoustic guitar.
“For us to have Loose Records here tonight and for us to still be married…” is Rennie Sparks's wryly improbable reflection towards the beginning of this evening's performance in Hackney a nice acknowledgement of the record label who have long supported them
