Since they were randomly brought together in 2007 by some old scratchy records and a custom banjo, Pharis and Jason have released six records, toured across North America and the UK, and won some prestigious awards along the way! Their latest album release (their first made up entirely of original songs) earned Pharis the title of ‘Traditional Singer of the Year’ at the 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards, and the duo the title of ‘Vocal Group of the Year’. Their previous album won a Juno award, a West Canadian Music Award and was nominated for an International Folk Music Award among others.
Their influences from early 1920s jazz, blues and country to 60s songwriters is coupled with their love of old music and rural life to create heartbreakingly harmonic live performances.
Play Sweet Old Religion by Pharis and Jason Romero on YouTube Play Pharis & Jason Romero - "Ballad of Old Bill" on YouTube songs worthy of being reincarnated by future generations
Saving Country Music
beautifully crafted musicianship and singing
Folk Radio UK
…wonderful, achingly beautiful harmonies. It’s all perfectly judged, precise but never flashy picking, tangible chemistry and warmth between them and Grade A songs
Maverick Magazine
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