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Abbotsford, BC, CANADA
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Alt Pop, Rock Singer Songwriter
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biographical info

Canadian singer/songwriter Joel Willoughby absorbed plenty of culture in his youth - growing up overseas with globe-traveling parents gave him a unique world view. At one time his family lived in war-torn Uganda, while Willoughby went to an English boarding school in Kenya. There, he met other kids from around the world, played the usual British sports such as rugby & cricket, & was introduced to the influential Brit-pop scene. With such varied life experiences, that well-traveled, world-weary soul can't help but show up in his songs. Willoughby has been writing & performing in various bands for over 10 years. He spent many years drumming in Vancouver's 'critically acclaimed' Maplewood Lane & Dawntreader before going solo. He's released 3 solo albums: all produced by Jonathan Anderson (Aidan Knight, Stabilo, Kensington Prairie). His last album (Rain & Pocket Change) had songs featured on the Hollister in-store playlist & on College radio across North America. His most recent album, 'Canadian Winters' is now available. For fans of Sufjan Stevens, Denison Witmer, Wico, & Josh Rouse.

lineup

Joel Willoughby Vocals/Guitar
Andy Greenwood Guitar
Ryan Rempel Bass, BGV's
Lindy Enns BGV's/Keys
Ben Berkiw Drums

influences

Josh Rouse
Death Cab for Cutie
Travis
Denison Witmer
Sufjan Stevens
Canadian Winters
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Released November, 2011
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Canadian Winters
Radio Friendly (Single)
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Released August, 2011
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Radio Friendly (Single)
Stay With Me (Single)
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Released February, 2011
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Stay With Me (Single)
Rain & Pocket Change
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Released March, 2010
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Rain & Pocket Change
Do You Have Something To Say?
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Released July, 2008
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Do You Have Something To Say?

New Album Out On Nov 29th!‏

posted by Joeloughby on Nov 28, 2011  

Hello Everyone!

I wanted to let you know about a new album I have coming out on November 29th. It's called Canadian Winters and the songs and music were inspired by the cold, dark, months of winter we experience here in Canada...and also by the season of winter that one can experience on this journey of life. The album was crafted in my little home studio (artHouse) with sparse instrumentation and (quite likely) too much reverb. Jon Anderson mixed, mastered, and also added some beautiful instrumentation to the tracks @ Buena Vista Audio. There are a couple of Christmas Carols, and two Maplewood Lane covers on this album that fit the mood perfectly (the title track, Canadian Winters is one of them). I also cover a song called Nothing To Offer by Jon Reine (one of my favorite songwriters - check out his band Greycoats). And there's a couple of new songs of mine on the album as well for good measure...So Far Away (On Christmas Day) and Christmas Eve. You can preview and order the album here:

joelwilloughby.bandcamp.com/album/canadian-winters

Thanks for listening!

Joel Willoughby

posted by Joeloughby on Nov 28, 2011  

earlier posts

New Album Out On Nov 29th!‏

posted by Joeloughby on Nov 28, 2011  

New 'Radio Friendly' single out this week!

posted by Joeloughby on Aug 03, 2011  

New single 'Stay With Me' now available...

posted by Joeloughby on Feb 22, 2011  

New album 'Canadian Winters' available for free download...check it out!

posted by Joeloughby on Dec 22, 2010  

Rain & Pocket Change

posted by Joeloughby on Mar 02, 2010  
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