The Strumbellas are a Canadian rock band from Lindsay, Ontario, formed in 2008. Their music has been described as alternative country, indie rock, and gothic folk.
members: Jeremy Drury, Jon Hembrey, Isabel Ritchie, Jimmy Chauveau, Darryl James, David Ritter, Simon Ward
formed in: Lindsay
genres: indie rock
awards: Juno Awards
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Formed in 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, the band's original lineup consisted of songwriter Simon Ward on vocals and guitar, David Ritter on vocals and keys, Jon Hembrey on lead guitar, Isabel Ritchie on violin, Darryl James on bass guitar, and Jeremy Drury on drums. Hembrey, James, Drury, and Ward are all originally from Lindsay, Ontario, while Ritter and Ritchie joined after Ward posted a call for additional musicians to Craigslist.
"Spirits" is a song by Canadian indie folk band the Strumbellas. It was produced by Dave Schiffman and was released as the debut single from the band's third album, Hope, in 2016.
The official music video was released on January 28, 2016. It depicts the band performing the song at a funeral where all the mourners are wearing masks and costumes. During the procession, it becomes a lively parade based on a jazz funeral.
The song was used in the film Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life in 2016.