The Waifs hail from Australia. Donna and Vikki Simpson were led to music by their dad, a fisherman and campfire-style guitarist. Dylan was an early influence. In 1992 the girls left Albany, West Australia, to travel around the country singing - from gold mines to resort pubs and zinc mines to fishing villages. Both play guitar and Vikki blows a mean harp. On route they met guitarist, Josh Cunningham. After jamming for 10 minutes they asked him to join the band and The Waifs was formed. Now the band is five strong with Dave MacDonald on drums and Ben Franz on bass. After three independently released albums, The Waifs, Shelter Me and Sink or Swim, the band began reaching a wider audience and critical acclaim. They have been touring internationally for the better part of two years, including two appearances at the Newport Folk Festival. Their recent single, "London Still," is getting airplay around Australia and the world is waking up to the blues, bluegrass and rock influenced sound of this youthful and energetic band. Smile, they'll probably be taking your picture.

http://www.thewaifs.com.au/

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