Artist description Us and Wilbur are establishing themselves as one of the hottest indie bands in Canada today. A group widely respected for their infectious live performances and memorable songwriting, Us and Wilbur's latest release "through these walls" is currently turning heads all across Canada.

Music Style Eclectic Rock

Similar Artists Rheostatics meets Phish meets BNL meets REM meets The Band meets Skydiggers meets Paul Simon meets Neil Young meets Ben Folds Five

Artist History - (1989-93) part of a popular six-piece high school cover band - first "Us and Wilbur" gig: August 1993 (as a trio) in their hometown of Peterborough, ON - (1994) record 5 song cassette ("The Purple Tape"); sell 750 copies to friends and local fans - (1996) record a full length CD ("Lost and Found") at the acclaimed Gas Station Studio in Toronto with producer/engineer Don Kerr, drummer for Rheostatics and Ron Sexmsith - (1997) discover the great bass skills of Devin Armstrong in Guelph, ON, move to a fuller quartet sound - open twice for Barenaked Ladies, then, open twice for Rheostatics - (1998) record 2nd CD ("through these walls") in 3 different cities (Hamilton, Toronto and Peterborough) with producer Lurch - headline a 15 date cross-Canada tour in August in a small van, towing a blue trailer on loan from Bob Wiseman - (1999) set-up in a new hometown (Toronto) and perform a whole bunch locally

Group Members John Rosefield - vocals, drums; Michael Johnston - lead vocals, piano, organ, keyboards; Jeff Cowling - vocals, electric and acoustic guitars; Devin Armstrong - vocals, bass;

Instruments guitar, bass, keyboards, accordion, drums

Albums Lost and Found, through these walls

Press Reviews "I like Us and I like Wilbur, but together, they're unstoppable" (Ed Roberston, Barenaked Ladies) "You guys have fun up there, don't you" (Al Purdy, legendary Canadian poet) "a treasure trove of talent" (Niagara News)

Additional Info "Patch of Snow" (a 3 song live demo)

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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