The Wet Spots

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The Wet Spots
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Jazz, folk, cabaret, R&B, rock, comedy
Years active2003 (2003)–present
Members
  • Cass King
  • John Woods
Website www.wetspotsmusic.com

The Wet Spots are a Canadian husband and wife musical sex comedy duo fronted by singer Cass King and backup singer and guitarist John Woods. [1] [2]

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History

The duo began playing together in 2003 at Vancouver cabarets and comedy clubs. [1] Years later, having gained a following with the success of internet music videos, [3] The Wet Spots began traveling extensively, playing shows across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. [1] [4]

The duo collaborated on the musical Shine: A Burlesque Musical. [5] [6] [7] [8]

As of 2016, the pair continue to perform in the Vancouver area. [9]

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References

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