The Wilson Pickers
Founded: 2008
Location: Australia
The Wilson Pickers is a country blues band formed in 2008 and comprises three Queenslanders, Ben Salter, Danny Widdicombe, Andrew Morris, and two Victorians, Sime Nugent and John Bedggood.Their 2008 album, Land of the Powerful Owl, earned them a nomination for an ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album and their 2010 album, Shake It Down, earned them second.
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On The Broad Appeal Of The Wilson Pickers & Why They "Took Off"
"I think the appeal is the five-part vocal harmonies. I think it just really resonated with people."
Live Review: The Wilson Pickers, Katie Brianna
"Two women (and apparent strangers) took to the stage area to dance together and close out the set (fittingly, to the band's 'We Can Dance')."
PREMIERE: The Wilson Pickers – ‘We Can Dance’ (Live)
The Wilson Pickers Were Derailed Before 'You Can't Catch Fish From A Train'
"Andrew wrote me an email saying he was interested in buying a boat. I wrote back and said I liked trains."
Album Review: The Wilson Pickers - You Can't Catch Fish From A Train
"You get the strong sense these guys play for the thrill of creating communal music together."
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