Blackberry Wood

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Blackberry Wood
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Rock music, Folk Music, Ska
Years active2006–present
MembersKris Mitchell
Anessa Marie
Jack Blaue
Past membersCorinne "Coco" Culbertson
Katheryn Petersen
Justine Fisher
Michael Allyne
Amrit Basi
Jenn Hamer
Tim Sars
DeLisa Lewis
Jack Gortan
Jennifer Groover
Corinne Mundell
Duke Alexander
Coral Mercer
Bryan Davies
Jen Charters
Paul Hendricks
Website https://www.blackberrywoodmusic.com

Blackberry Wood is a musical group based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It consists of guitar, vocals, horn section, marching drum, percussion, and electronics. Depending on the event and their line-up, they will also perform with accordion and fiddle. [1] [2]

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History

The band was formed in 2006 as a two-piece, consisting of Kris Wood and Corinne CoCo. In 2007, the group expanded to a three-piece, and by the end of that year had become an eight-piece. In 2013 Blackberry Wood replaced the rhythm section (drums and Bass) with a steampunk instrument they call "The Contraption" and trimmed down to a 4 or 5 piece. [3]

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. [4] In 2012 the band released the album Strong Man vs Russian Bears. [5] In 2015 a Halloween EP and a Christmas EP were released. In 2017, they released the album Pagan Circus. [6]

Performances

The group plays many festivals and clubs throughout western and northern Canada and the Pacific Northwest of the United States. [7] In 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2015 Blackberry Wood toured the United Kingdom, including playing at Glastonbury Festival, [8] and other festivals, in 2009, 2010, and 2013. [9]

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