Led by vocalist and guitarist Tom Wilson, Junkhouse performed on the main stage on Day #2 at Crewfest in Brantford, Ontario on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Here are SWOMP’s photos from their performance:
Tom Wilson’s memoir, Beautiful Scars, published by Penguin/Random House has become a national bestseller.
In his memoir, Wilson reveals the impact of discovering his indigenous heritage.
Musically, Wilson is best known for his work with Blackie & The Rodeo Kings and Lee Harvey Osmond, the latter receiving a 2020 Juno Award for the album Mohawk.
In 1989, Wilson became the founder of Junkhouse.
The band quickly grew in popularity and in 1993 signed a recording contract with Sony Music Canada.
Lead by Wilson, Junkhouse skyrocketed in the 90’s, producing three albums, Strays, Birthday Boy and Fuzz, before disbanding.
The style and success of Junkhouse has been an inspiration to many young Hamilton artists.
Wilson recorded his first solo album Planet Love (2001) for Sony Music.
It was also during this time that Wilson started dedicating more of his time and energy to his second passion, painting.
“I needed an outlet besides writing music and there is a great meditative bond I found between me and the canvas,” Wilson said.
His art show “Beautiful Scars: Mohawk Warriors, Hunters and Chiefs” premiered at the Art Gallery of Burlington and his work “The Mystic Highway” was commissioned by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for a 30’ x 30’ reproduction legacy piece adorning John Street in Hamilton.
The painting pays homage to the rich history of Hamilton musicians and performers from past.
Wilson also received the 2024 CMW Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award during a special presentation at the 23rd Anniversary Jim Beam® INDIE Awards, on June 6, 2024 Danforth Music Hall in Toronto during Canadian Music Week.
The CMW Allan Slaight Humanitarian Award is presented annually to a Canadian artist, duo or group, in recognition of their social activism and benevolent support of humanitarian interests and causes.
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