The Wilderness of Manitoba

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
The Wilderness of Manitoba, August 2011
Background information
OriginToronto
GenresFolk, Rock
Years active2009-present
MembersWill 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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "The Wilderness of Manitoba: Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  2. ^ McKay, Stephanie (September 1, 2011). "The Wilderness of Manitoba braves touring hazards", The StarPhoenix, p. C2.
  3. ^ Houle, Zachary (September 17, 2014). "The Wilderness of Manitoba: Between Colours", PopMatters. Retrieved January 24, 2015.