Party of the Sun is a psychedelic folk band from New Hampshire, comprised of Ethan McBrien, Rory Hurley, and Garrett Cameron.
Since 2006, both McBrien and Hurley have recorded and performed together in various projects. Throughout his career, McBrien has always had an interest in folk music; writing many songs influenced by the Americana tradition. In the fall of 2015, McBrien and Hurley began recording this material. These collaborative sessions at McBrien’s home – a small sheep farm in Marlborough, NH – were the impetus of what has become Party of the Sun.
Party of the Sun has been featured in television shows such as Deputy on Fox and Charmed on The CW. They have shared the stage with acts including William Tyler, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Footings, The Weight Band, and more.
On their most recent video, “Waters Again,” the band sheds light on their collaborative process with this gorgeous, meditative live performance.
Do you have any songwriting tips you can share?
Try on a lot of hats.
Name a perfect song and tell us why you feel that way.
“Clair De Lune L.32” – Claude Debussy – it is music speaking on behalf of itself.
Recent release you cannot stop listening to?
Witness – Jake Klar and Welcome Home – Hannah Cohen
Who would you love to collaborate with? why?
Plants. Humans are in desperate need of plant wisdom.
Have you ever been star-struck when playing with a musician?
In 2011, I won a 5K at a Phish Festival. I went on stage to receive the trophy and the wall of energy from the crowd lifted my heels, it was wild.