Genre of Music: Alternative Rock
Founded in 2020, Taking Balfour swiftly
became a local sensation, propelled by
their magnetic sound and electrifying
performances. The band’s unique blend
of alternative rock and indie influences
set them apart, drawing in a diverse
audience hungry for fresh and innovative
sounds.
It wasn’t long before Taking Balfour was moving from small shows to playing
bigger stages and opening for bands like Buckcherry, and headlining events like
Gainfest and Kronik Kristmas.
The band’s ascendancy was punctuated by the
release of their second album, “Dawn of Polaris,”
featuring emotionally charged, soaring vocals
and infectious guitar riffs.
This pivotal release showcased Taking Balfour’s
evolution, intertwining commanding percussion,
thunderous basslines, and captivating keys into
their sonic tapestry. It solidified their status as a
rising force, leaving an indelible mark on the
vibrant local music scene.
Having embarked on a tour across Ontario and
Quebec with Jupiter Hollow in 2023, Taking Balfour
is eagerly anticipating new releases and bigger
shows in 2024, promising an exhilarating
continuation of their musical journey.
(poster only includes summer dates, not fall dates)
BAND MEMBERS:
Spencer Gill
Vocals
Noah Anderson
Guitar,
backing vocals
Orion Park
Bass guitar
Zac Culp
Keyboard,
synths
Tim Paty
Drums
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Website: https://www.takingbalfour.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takingbalfourofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takingbalfour/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@takingbalfour
STREAMING PLATFORMS:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0c9ly7ExMtwbeFTzvf2Q5V?si=jU57TfIHRF2ruXFVrIi5Rw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/taking-balfour/1536850674
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCt2kv0WlqYbHXk6OSZmGC0g
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/artists/B08LN27885/taking-balfour
NOTABLE VIDEOS:
Neptune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD2oShnONBw
The Watcher and the Witness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBu4yltRP-I
ALBUM REVIEWS:
The Progress Report: October 2022 – Heavy Music HQ
Taking Balfour – Dawn of Polaris – Scream Blast Repeat – Reviews
FEATURES:
TAKING BALFOUR Release Single ‘Awakening’ | HEAVY Magazine
https://bravewords.com/news/taking-balfour-preview-dawn-of-polaris-album-with-the-watcher-and-the-witness-video
OTHER ARTICLES:
Guelph’s Taking Balfour brings the rock with second album
(honorable mention on Metal Injection)
https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/heavy-new-releases/the-weekly-injection-new-relea
ses-from-serj-tankian-brutus-more-out-today-10-21
Guelph’s Taking Balfour brings rock with the second album – Canada Today
https://dotwpod.com/2022/07/03/210-ims-volume-8-canada-day-us-independence-day-special/
