The Knotty Pines

MEET THE KNOTTY PINES The term "super group" gets thrown around a lot these days. It seems as though any time two or more people who used to play in other bands join forces and play together, they are instantly a Super Group. So, forgive us when we say The Knotty Pines are a real Western Swing Super Group. Featuring members of some of the West Coast's greatest Country, Western, Swing and Roots acts such as Ray Condo, Big Sandy and the Fly Rite Boys, Neko Case and Spirit of the West (to name just a few). Together they make some beautiful, high and lonesome music. Finding such hyperbole hard to believe? Well, the proof is in the players, and that’s what The Knotty Pines have going for them: Let's start with three of the most sought after string benders in Vancouver, all of which front their own successful bands. Hitting the ground running we start with Stephen Nikleva (guitar), one of the big brains behind The Knotty Pines, and a man with a guitar sound as big as all outdoors. For the past twenty years, has performed with a wide variety of artists and bands. He has toured North America, Europe and Japan with Sarah Mclachlan, Mae Moore, Veda Hille, Ray Condo and Sandy Sc... more...