Blackberry Wood
Encyclopedia
Blackberry Wood is a musical group based in Vancouver
, British Columbia
, Canada
. It consists of guitar, vocals, stand-up bass, drum-kit, percussion, and horn section. Depending on the event and their line-up, they will also perform with accordion and fiddle.
, Canadian celebrity interviewer.
of the United States. In 2008, 2009, and 2010 Blackberry Wood toured the United Kingdom
, including Glastonbury Festival
the latter two years.
In the summer of 2011 the group plans to return to the United Kingdom.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It consists of guitar, vocals, stand-up bass, drum-kit, percussion, and horn section. Depending on the event and their line-up, they will also perform with accordion and fiddle.
History
The band was formed in 2004 as a two piece, consisting of Kris and Corinne. In 2006, the group expanded to a three piece, and by the end of that year had become an eight piece. The group has been interviewed by Nardwuar the Human ServietteNardwuar the Human Serviette
Nardwuar the Human Serviette is a Canadian celebrity interviewer and musician from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is the lead singer and keyboardist for The Evaporators and plays in Thee Goblins....
, Canadian celebrity interviewer.
Albums
Blackberry Wood's first album, a self-titled CD, was released in 2007. A remastered version of "Travelling Horse Opry", featuring art from Vancouver artist Jordan Bent was released in May 2010.Performances
The group has played many shows throughout Western Canada and the Pacific NorthwestPacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is a region in northwestern North America, bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and, loosely, by the Rocky Mountains on the east. Definitions of the region vary and there is no commonly agreed upon boundary, even among Pacific Northwesterners. A common concept of the...
of the United States. In 2008, 2009, and 2010 Blackberry Wood toured the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, including Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
the latter two years.
In the summer of 2011 the group plans to return to the United Kingdom.