Joel Willoughby has been writing and performing in various bands for over 15 years.  He's spent the past 10 years drumming in Vancouver's 'critically acclaimed' Maplewood Lane, also splitting his time with Dawntreader. 

While in the midst of recording drum tracks for their prospective albums, Willoughby began crafting his own solo record with producer Jonathan Anderson ( Stabilo, Maplewood Lane, In Medias Res, Jonathan Inc., Kensington Prairie).  An album began to take shape that embraced Joel's love of catchy guitar-driven indie pop - an album aptly titled "Do you Have Something To Say?" (Released July 2008 on Eyes & Ears productions). 

Joel has shared the stage with many bands and songwriters - such as the Bill Mallonee (from the Vigilantes of Love) - at folk fests, clubs and coffeehouses around the northwest US and Canada.  He's already released one album, entitled "Closer to Home". This was also recorded and produced by Jonathan Anderson at his Buena Vista Audio recording studio.

On his new album, Willoughby took things slowly - recording demos and slowly crafting the songs over the course of the last 2 years.  Jonathan Anderson lent his hand at electric guitar, bass, and a plethora of other instruments.  Catherine Newton sings hauntingly beautiful back-up vocals and plays violin on one track as well.  Joel Willoughby takes care of the rest: lead vocals, bgv's, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboard, drums and percussion.

All in all, "Do You Have Something To Say?" is a solid work and a captivating album of catchy indie pop.  If you like the music of Death Cab For Cutie, Doves, Josh Rouse, or Travis - give this album a listen.

Live Band:

Joel Willoughby:  Acoustic guitar, Lead vocals
Andy Greenwood:  Electric guitar
Ryan Remple:  Bass, Bgv's
Josh Field:  Drums & percussion

Discography:

"Illuminate" - EP (2001)

"Closer to Home" - (2004)

"Pilgrim" (single from Closer to Home) Placed on the 'Tables will turn' - Unsigned band compilation (2006) Velvet Blue Music.

"Pilgrim" also placed on the CBC show "Heartland" (2007).

Reaches radio lists in US and Canada.

"Do You Have Something To Say?" - LP (Released July 1st, 2008)