May 10, 2026
Big fan of Medeski. Martin and Wood.
Then followed the Wood Brothers through 9 albums.
The media and music fans painted the brothers as a Jam Band. They
are anything but.
Jazz and roots/ blues driven with themes and lyrics that dive into
human behaviour.
Almost all songs are wrapped in a sensual groove.
All songs written and created by an amazing trio. Chris’s brother
Oliver and Jano Rix, who’ll play any instrument put in front of
him.
New album - Puff of Smoke is the best yet.
The Brothers are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut
album Ways not to Love.
Chris’s personal journey has taken him to a beautiful Wilder Wood
farm on Pender Island, one of the best in the Gulf Islands on the
West Coast.
He and his biologist wife farm organic vegetables and sell them at
the Pender Farm Market on the island.
A percentage of the brothers' ticket sales goes to helping farmers.
On both sides of the border.
I caught up with Chris in an airport heading for an opening tour
gig in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In the complete interview on the podcast, he finished the chat
walking to the gate.
The Wood Brothers play the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver on May
9.