The Balconies
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Ottawa , Canada |
| Products | Albums, singles, music videos |
The Balconies were an alternative rock trio originating from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The group featured siblings Jacquie and Steve Neville alongside Liam Jaeger. Throughout their career, they shared stages with notable acts including Cold War Kids, Mother Mother, Devo, Peter Bjorn and John, USS, Sloan, Stars, Big Sugar, Tokyo Police Club, and Sam Roberts Band.
History
Music collaboration between Jacquie and Stephen Neville began during their teenage years. In 2005, while pursuing classical music studies at the University of Ottawa, Jacquie encountered Liam Jaeger. The trio officially formed in late 2007, releasing their debut self-titled album in 2009, which was produced by Carlin Nicholson of Zeus. Their initial performances took place in Ottawa’s bar scene, where their musical style gradually developed.
Relocating to Toronto at the end of 2010, The Balconies earned victory in Live 88.5's Big Money Shot, gaining a $75,000 development package that included workshops, radio promotion, and live performance opportunities. This support facilitated collaboration with producer Jon Drew on their 2012 EP Kill Count. They also appeared at prominent North American festivals such as South by Southwest, Canadian Music Week, North by Northeast, Ottawa Bluesfest, and Culture Collide.
In 2013, the band ventured into European markets, performing at events like MIDEM, Liverpool Sound City, and The Great Escape Festival. Additionally, they toured Europe as the opening act for rock group Rival Sons. Their sophomore album, Fast Motions, produced by Arnold Lanni, was released through Coalition Music/Warner Music Canada on January 28, 2014.
The Balconies made a guest appearance in a 2013 episode of CBC’s Cracked, which aired on October 7. Following Stephen Neville’s departure in 2016, the band proceeded to release their third album titled Rhonda.
Celebrating a decade together in late 2017, The Balconies announced their disbandment with farewell shows in Toronto and Ottawa. Alongside these final concerts, they issued the previously unreleased album Show You—recorded in 2012—and re-released their original 2009 debut. Their concluding live performance took place at The 27 Club in Ottawa on February 3, 2018.
In 2018, Jacquie Neville revealed that the members intended to shift focus from touring to music production under the new name The Balconies Collective.
Members
- Jacquie Neville – guitar, vocals (2007–2018)
- Liam Jaeger – drums, guitar, vocals (2007–2018)
- Stephen Neville – bass (2007–2016)
Albums
- The Balconies (2009)
- Fast Motions (2014)
- Rhonda (2016)
- Show You (2017)
Singles and EPs
- Kill Count (2012)
- "Kill Count (French Version)" (2012)
- "Do It in the Dark" (2012)
- "Money Money" (2016)
- "War" (2016)
- "Rhonda" (2016)
Music videos
- "Do It in the Dark" (2012)
- "The Slo" (2013)
- "Good and Ugly" (2014)
- "Boys and Girls" (2014)