biographical info
Who knew after purchasing the last Best of Willie Nelson cassette at the Falkland General Store that "The Washboard Union" would be born out of the wilds of British Columbia.
In the fall of 2010 the band met one of Canada’s top producers, GGGarth Richardson. After hearing the band for the first time Gggarth decided that what the UNION was doing was so different from what he was used to that he signed on to produce The WASHBOARD UNION's album on the spot. Recorded at THE FARM studio in Gibson B.C. it would become Gggarth's first country album and the debut album for THE WASHBOARD UNION. Gggarth then reached out to Bob Ezrin who produced the song "Half Cree" for the new album as well. With 4 distinct voices, The Washboard Union is a songwriting collective with one of the most captivating live shows on the road today.
THE WASHBOARD UNION's Self titled debut album will be out soon.
featuring "Half Cree" produced by Bob Ezrin.
lineup
The Washboard Union The Band
Matt VanDyke Drums
Scott Paulley Bass
Craig McCaul Electric Guitars
Dougal McLean Mandolin, Violin
David Roberts Singer, Washboard, Harmonica, Spoons
Dunner Singer, Banjo
Aaron Grain Singer, Acoustic Guitar
influences
CW Mcall
John Prine
Rev. Gary Davis
Roger Miller
Alton Delmore
John Frusciante