Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms
“Caleb’s study and understanding of roots music is so dedicated and rich, he can hauntingly immerse himself in the same perspective of those old primitive country composers and write as if he was right beside them .”
– Saving Country Music
Dust off your boots and gather around for some true and original modern honky tonk music with the Caleb Klauder-Reeb Willms Country Band.
Known to roots music fans across the globe for their soulful harmonies, driving dance tunes and classic original songs, Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms are foundational to the exceptional old-time and country music scene in the Pacific NW as a duo and with their country band, which they bring to Cowichan for two rousing sets backed by an all-star cast of Mike Bub (bass), Joel Savoy (fiddle), Russ Blake (pedal steel), and Michael Carrol (snare).
Hailed as among the most compelling musicians on the country roots music scene, Caleb and Reeb are committed to the raw truth of rural American music, which they also demonstrate in the acclaimed Foghorn Stringband, of which Caleb was a founding member.
Originally hailing from Washington State — Caleb from the coastal islands and Reeb from the high desert plateau — the duo live in the San Juan Islands of Washington, though until recently home was Portland, OR.
The band will close the main stage with a dance set Friday night, and do a concert set Saturday. Caleb and Reeb will also perform as a duo Saturday.
