The Handsome Family is a Country/Folk/Gothic group from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Members include Brett Sparks (vocals, music, guitars), and his wife Rennie Sparks (words, vocals, bass, melodica). The group is sometimes accompanied by brother Darrell Sparks (drums, vocals). Releases include several albums including Last Days of Wonder (2006) and Honey Moon.
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