The Wilderness of Manitoba are a Canadian indie folk band who formed in 2009 in Toronto.[1][2] They have released five albums.
The Wilderness of Manitoba | |
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 The Wilderness of Manitoba, August 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto |
| Genres | Folk, Rock |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Members | Will Whitwham Raven Shields Tavo Diez de Bonilla. |
The band's membership has changed multiple times, and has shifted from a quintet to a quartet. The constant member has been lead vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist Will Whitwham. Current recording and touring members of the band include Victoria Carr (vocals/guitar), Tavo Diez de Bonilla (bass/vocals). In 2018, drummer and vocalist Mike Brushey was succeeded by Adam Balsam who died on the October 29, 2021 release date of "Farewell To Cathedral".
Alex Lifeson from the band Rush is a guest guitarist on the track "Shift" from the album Between Colours.[3]
Discography edit
- 2009: Hymns of Love & Spirits (re-issued in 2011)
- 2010: When You Left the Fire
- 2012: DelawareHouse (EP)
- 2012: Island of Echoes
- 2013: The Leslieville Sessions (EP)
- 2014: Between Colours
- 2017: Across the Dark
- 2018: The Tin Shop (EP)
- 2021: Farewell To Cathedral
References edit
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. "The Wilderness of Manitoba: Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
- ^ McKay, Stephanie (September 1, 2011). "The Wilderness of Manitoba braves touring hazards", The StarPhoenix, p. C2.
- ^ Houle, Zachary (September 17, 2014). "The Wilderness of Manitoba: Between Colours", PopMatters. Retrieved January 24, 2015.