Goa, India - The W.O.A Artiste and Repertoire team has prided itself with the long list of amazing artists it has signed on. Artists and Bands who strive to reach the top and believe in themselves enough to go it alone. The W.O.A A&R team has done it again with the signing of a band that rocks and rolls and keeps it all in the family – now signed to W.O.A International are the Canadian based family folk rockers - The Wilkins.
“Bands who have kept it all in the family include bands like the Coors, The Allman Brothers and a few others and The Wilkins are one such band that we think are destined to reach great heights” says Wanda Alvares, Executive Vice President and Marketing Director W.O.A International, “they have already won the coveted ‘Best Folk Artist in 2008 and now are set to break into the International music scene with W.O.A International’
Blending timeless elements of acoustic folk, pop, rock and a touch of Celtic music with their magical three part harmonies, veteran rocker Mark Wilkins (of Photograph fame), folk musician Jan Wilkins, and their son Julian Wilkins continue this “all in the family tradition” with their debut album, No Expiry Date.
Their debut album showcases their award winning variety of musical styles. The high spirited, lyrically clever “Love is Gone,” which began life some years ago as a country song Mark wrote, transforms easily to a beautifully harmonic acoustic stomp with a Celtic tinge. “Love is Gone” is featured on the Busta Compilation CD released in Italy by Midfinger Records and is also to be featured on the world famous Goa Chillout Zone Volume 2 Compilation CD which is a W.O.A Records property and release.
Mark Wilkins is known among the rock and roll scene for his past involvement in the Ontario based band, Photograph. “ After being discovered by Tom Cochran of Red Rider, Photograph signed to Capitol Record and went on to produce hits like ‘Last Dance’ and ‘Blow Away’, we toured with numerous national acts including April Wine and Blue Rodeo in addition to working with future legendary U2 producer Daniel Lanois” says Mark Wilkins, Leader of The Wilkins, “This experience with photgraph and the years I have spent in the music business has helped ‘The Wilkins’ reach where we are today”.
W.O.A Records is all set to feature The Wilkins in their upcoming releases and International tours. Stay tuned to the W.O.A Records website for more information on this band that is set to rock India.
