Future Ghost Towns

Profile

Future Ghost Towns have been bringing their spin on old-time Americana parlour rock to Alberta’s townsfolk since 2017. Whether it's on a stage, on a street corner, or in your living room, this motley assortment is guaranteed to entertain with its original blend of floor-stomping riffs and haunting lyrics.

Showcasing the banjo, washboard, upright bass, guitar, violin, and percussion, this modern take on a traditional sound will make you kick up some dirt and say “goddam!”. In 2021, the Future Ghost Towns family grew from 4 members to an "undefined ensemble" of local musicians that allow us to adjust our size and sound for any performance.

Genre

Parlour Rock
Alternative Folk

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Founded

2017

On "average", Future Ghost Towns are:

Uncle Joe – banjo and vocals
Mae De Light – washboard/percussion & vocals
Pedro – upright bass
Kermit VonMunster – drums
Reverend Mike Hell - guitar/lap steel
Miss Allie Katz - violin/vocals

Support Members

Keri Looijen - Marketing & Social Media

Social Media

Facebook - fb.com/futureghosttowns
Instagram - @futureghosttowns
BaseCamp - futureghosttowns1
YouTube - Channel

Streaming

Apple Music- future-ghost-towns
Spotify- @futureghosttowns

Videos

10/02/21 - Asylum for Art Performance - Vimeo
Rides For Relief 2020 - Live Stream Pin Up Contest and Concert Fundraiser - Benefiting Airdrie P.O.W.E.R. WOMENS Shelter - YouTube

Press

True North Pin Up Magazine - Blog
True North Pin Up Magazine Feature - Spring 2020 Edition 02
Rides For Relief - In various news articles for playing in Rides For Relief 2020 Live Stream - Website

Discography

2020 - Self Titled Debut Album

Self-proclaimed 'Parlourbilly' band, Future Ghost Towns, have emerged from shadows of the past to bring you 13 original songs that will talk to your very spirit and soul. Finally released on December 25th, 2020, is the debut self-titled album from Future Ghost Towns, available on CD and all popular streaming services!

Singles include:

Devil’s A Friend of Mine
Hot Towel Shave

Apple Music- future-ghost-towns
Spotify- @futureghosttowns

Performance Info

Set List

3 45-minute sets
Or a three-hour performance including 15-minute breaks after each set

Tech Rider

Uncle Joe - Banjo - (amp has xlr port in back, no DI needed), +1 vocal mic for lead vocals

Pedro - Upright bass (amp has xlr port in back, no DI needed), +1 vocal mic for backup vocals

Mae - Washboard - has 1x mic on her washboard, +1 mic for lead vocals

Mike Hell - Guitar - amp usually needs a mic, +1 mic for backup vocals

Kermit - Drums - cocktail kit with snare and ride (no hi-hat or toms BUT bass kick is a converted floor tom), +1 mic for OPTIONAL backup vocals

Allie - Violin - runs through a Fishman Loudbox mini has XLR out

We can bring extra mics, stands, chords, and additional monitors if needed. A full PA with powered speakers and a mixer can be supplied (if necessary) for an additional $50 charge.