The Stanfields

[1] Described by some sources as "the bastard children of AC/DC and Stan Rogers",[2] the band blends a hard rock style with elements of traditional Atlantic Canadian folk music.The band formed and started out by playing Rock, Folk, and Country music cover songs during open mic performances at the Seahorse Tavern in Halifax, Nova Scotia.They quickly gained local notoriety for their rowdy, entertaining live performances and were signed to Halifax independent label Groundswell Music in February 2010.In 2012 the band signed a distribution deal with Cologne-based punk rock label, Rookie Records.The Stanfields helped popularize the message by releasing a new song called Stay the Blazes Home.
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