 |
 |
|
|
Background
The Wandering Volhynians (vo - lee - nee - ens) are an original alt-country folk rock band, based out of Calgary Alberta Canada.
A spectrum of styles shine through their catchy songs.
Where does the name come from? Volhynia was a province located on the border of Russia and Poland. During the world wars the Volhynians were driven from their homes and farms. They wandered and journeyed on horse and wagon during the bitter cold winter, in the middle of war, singing and writing songs to keep their spirits up.
The Wandering Volhynians are a versatile band, and are also available for cover/bar gigs, weddings, and any special occasion.
Biography
| Craig Recksiedler
grew up in a small town in southern
Manitoba. His father was a farmer and his grandfather worked on the railroad.
Craig lived and played in Winnipeg before hitchhiking out west, and is presently
living in Calgary Alberta. He writes the material, sings, and play the acoustic
guitar.
|
| Bill Zulak plays violin. An
exceptional musician who draws attention when he plays. Bill hails from Winnipeg
Manitoba Canada where he played with several bands, including The Crash Test
Dummies.
|
| Lance Loree, also known as
Uncle Thirsty, plays lead guitar and adds a lot of color, humor, and tasty
guitar licks to the sound. Lance has played with several bands, including Jr.
Gone Wild, The Alien Rebels, and Washboard Hank.
|
| Pat Phillips plays drums, and
lives in Calgary, after moving from Thunder Bay Ontario. He's played with
several bands and has been a great addition to The Wandering Volhynians.
|
| John Dunn is a drummer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter. John has played and recorded with numerous bands including Diamond Joe White, Valdy, The Original Caste, The Boomers, Next Year and the Silver Eagle and others. When not playing with the band, John can be found "wandering vohynian-ishly" around the southern alberta town of Claresholm. |
Next Performances
| Ironwood Stage & Grill | Monday, March 17, 2008 | 429 9th Avenue SE Calgary 269-3031 ST. PADDY'S DAY |
| Mikey's Juke Joint | Friday, May 23, 2008 | 1901 10th Ave SW Calgary 245-8833! |
| Nanton Auditorium | Friday, June 6, 2008 | 2011 – 20th Ave Nanton 646-2746 |
| Private Function | June 21, 2008 | |
| Ironwood Stage & Grill | Friday, July 11, 2008 | 429 9th Avenue SE Calgary 269-3031 |
Check out:
Band Members
Craig Recksiedler - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Lance Loree - lead guitar, dobro, banjo, backing vocals
Bill Zulak - violin, backing vocals
Pat Phillips - drums and percussion
John Dunn - drums and percussion ( more info )
Listen to our Music
click on a link below to hear a short sample of our songs
Accordian Drive Buffalo Dream Honey Cake Out of Control Pick You Up Downtown Beautiful
How to Buy our Music
The Wandering Volhynians current self-titled CD release is available for sale at our gigs, or through the address below.
Links
IronWood Stage and Grill Ship and Anchor Pub King Henry VIII Pub Nanton Auditorium Hotel Bottlescrew Bills
Booking / Contact
Craig Recksiedler 448 Canterbury Drive SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2W 1J3
Telephone: (403) 238-4116 or Email
Website designed by Stallion Software Systems
This page last updated March 27, 2008