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[Maurice Ali]

The Wilderness of Manitoba


By Maurice Ali



The Wilderness of Manitoba!



Hey guys I ran across a musical group you may be interested in checking out. They are called "The Wilderness of Manitoba" and consist of Will Whitwham (guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist), Amanda Balsys (vocalist/guitarist/violinist), and Wes McClintock (bassist). How would I describe their sound, I guess a mix of folk and rock but you have to hear it for yourself. From their own website (www.thewildernessofmanitoba.com):

"The Wilderness of Manitoba prefers to characterize itself as an evolving entity. The band's newest album, Between Colours, is as far-reaching as anything in its catalogue. They feel that it speaks to what an album means to them: that it's between the one previous and the next one along, and that each album is its own colour. When a band isn't changing, it's not growing, says guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist Will Whitwham. From the band's inception, it has redefined itself with every album; from Hymns of Love and Spirits through When You Left The Fire, Island of Echoes and The Leslieville Sessions. The evolution of their sound has run the gamut from four part harmonies and chamber folk to their current more cinematic arrangements."

Originally with Sony as an international act, the Toronto based band tours internationally and has received critical acclaim with the latest being a Juno nomination in 2014 (Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Group). You have to hear them to know them so give "The Wilderness of Manitoba" a listen and if you like what you hear then support them by buying their music and going to their performances!

Discography:
The Hymns of Love and Spirits - 2009
When You Left The Fire - 2010
DelawareHouse (EP) - 2012
Island of Echoes - 2012
The Leslieville Sessions (EP) - 2013
Between Colours - 2014



http://thewildernessofmanitoba.com