The Waifs
Founded: 8 / 1992
Location: Australia
The Waifs (originally styled as The WAiFS) are an Australian folk rock band formed in 1992 by sisters Vikki Thorn (harmonica, guitar, vocals) and Donna Simpson (guitar, vocals) as well as Josh Cunningham (guitar, vocals). Their tour and recording band includes Ben Franz (bass), David Ross Macdonald (drums) and Tony Bourke (keyboard / piano).
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Ben Harper, The Waifs, Brad Cox, Yirrmal & More Join Bluesfest 2024 Lineup
This year’s Byron Bay Bluesfest just keeps getting more and more stacked!
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"It is as though the three of them are just sharing music and stories with old friends."
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Joined by some serious local talent.
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The tour that keeps on giving.
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Cue the interstellar yee-haw!
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