Reid Henry and Adam Bailie manage to keep it fresh after six years of playing music together. Described as funky, folky, beach music, the Vancouver-based duo creates a fusion of percussive pop music using a multitude of genres to express themselves in an upbeat and positive fashion. Originally from Toronto, they became the official sound of in February when their song Its You was chosen as the theme for the destination video marketing campaign.
Muses songwriter Bailie in a documentary made while recording the album, Wreck Beach has been a cool experience being in Vancouver. Ive never seen anything like that. And going out to all the different islands around Vancouver, going into the rainforest, its incredible.... Then you see the area around Warehouse Studios, where we recorded, and you see a totally different aspect of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»thats not in the forefront of peoples minds when they think of the city.
A community is built when these two highly talented rhythmic artists hit the stage with their topical songs; people freely sing and dance to the vibes that Watasun evoke with Henrys laid-back cajón and steel drum beats and Bailies quirky moves. Their third album in three years, Wreck Beach Records, is set for release May 25 at The Backstage Lounge on Granville Island (1585 Johnston). Even those just stopping in for a beverage will soon be craning to see how two people can create all that ruckus. The show starts at 10pm, and joining them for the party are fellow Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»acts One Kingdom and Heads Hang Heavy. Head online for show info and check out the mini documentary on the making of their new album at
