Formed in Ottawa in 2003, The Soirée is Matthew Arnold, Bryce Colenbrander, Michael Armstrong and Eric Roberts. Their debut full-length CD entitled "birds" was released in 2006, and was met with critical acclaim and national radio airplay.
Minor Details, the band’s second full-length album, picks up on the promise of the last record and delivers an album brimming with clever musical ideas and full of catchy indie rock melodies.
The Soirée have shared the stage with acts such as Jim Bryson, Islands, Elliott Brood and Rock Plaza Central. They have performed at the 2007, 2008, and 2009 editions of the Ottawa Bluesfest, and as part of the City of Ottawa's Outdoor Music Series.
