Canadian singer/songwriter Joel Willoughby has absorbed plenty of culture in his youth. Growing up overseas with globe-traveling parents gave him a unique world-view. At one time his parents lived in war-torn Uganda, while Willoughby went to an English boarding school in Kenya. There, he met other kids from around the world, played the usual British sports such as rugby & cricket, & was introduced to the influential Brit-pop scene. With such varied life experiences, that well-traveled, world-weary soul can't help but show up in Willoughby's songs. Joel has been writing & performing in various bands for over 15 years...spending many years drumming in Vancouver's 'critically acclaimed' Maplewood Lane, while also splitting his time with Dawntreader. Joel has shared the stage with bands & songwriters alike - at folk fests, clubs & coffeehouses around the Northwest U.S. & Canada. He's released two solo albums: "Closer to Home" & "Do You Have Something To Say?" Both of these were produced by Jonathan Anderson (Maplewood Lane, Dawntreader, Kensington Prairie). Joel has just completed a new EP with Jon Anderson, entitled "Rain & Pocket Change." The new project is a captivating album of moody indie-pop. A radio single called 'Hazelnut Moon' is now available worldwide & is featured on the Hollister in-store playlist. For fans of Death Cab For Cutie, Doves, Denison Witmer, Sufjan Stevens, Josh Rouse, or Travis.
