Juno Award-Winning Musician/Songwriter/Producer/Teacher - Russ Wilson
In the ‘90s he joined the world famous ‘Junkhouse’ and traveled the world with them moving on to win multiple Juno awards, and to earn Gold and Platinum status in Canada. He still performs with Junkhouse and since also pursuing his solo music career he collaborated with Billy Bob Thornton, Daniel Lanois, Mark Howard and Tim Gibbons to record the movie soundtrack for the Academy Award-winning movie ‘Sling Blade.’
Wilson won the best Soul R&B recording for ‘Sentimental Fool’ and his ‘Jimmy Boy’ was nominated for the record of the year. He has had the opportunity to play with the best including Bob Dylan, Scorpions, Sarah McLaughlan, Blue Rodeo, Bare Naked Ladies, Our Lady Peace, Ben Harper and Teenage Head to name a few. .Junkhouse reunites for half a dozen events every year and still goes strong to this day, respective members doing solo projects.
3 albums; Sentimental Fool (Best R&B Record of the Year - Hamilton Music Awards ), Jimmyboyyy, Release Thee, 4th album in process
LOCATION: Hamilton, Ontario
Russ Wilson - Vocals, guitar, bass
4 member band available when needed
