The Waifs is an acclaimed Australian folk rock, blues, and roots band formed in Albany, Western Australia, in 1992 by sisters Vikki Thorn (vocals, harmonica, guitar) and Donna Simpson (vocals, guitar) alongside guitar virtuoso Josh Cunningham. Over three decades of international touring, The Waifs have become one of Australia's most enduring and beloved roots music exports.
Their landmark multi-platinum 2003 album 'Up All Night' catapulted them to global acclaim, winning multiple ARIA Music Awards and spawning beloved folk-rock anthems including 'London Still', 'Lighthouse', and 'Highway One'. Their discography seamlessly marries acoustic fingerpicking, soulful blues harmonies, and poignant narrative storytelling that captures the spirit of the Australian landscape.
The Waifs have toured globally alongside legends like Bob Dylan and performed at premier international festivals including Glastonbury, Newport Folk Festival, and Byron Bay Bluesfest.
For acoustic guitarists and roots musicians, The Waifs' catalog offers a masterclass in open tunings, intricate acoustic fingerstyle patterns, and rich vocal harmonies, making their chords and tabs a timeless favorite for folk and acoustic performers.
The Waifs is an acclaimed Australian folk rock, blues, and roots band formed in Albany, Western Australia, in 1992 by sisters Vikki Thorn (vocals, harmonica, guitar) and Donna Simpson (vocals, guitar) alongside guitar virtuoso Josh Cunningham. Over three decades of international touring, The Waifs have become one of Australia's most enduring and beloved roots music exports.
Their landmark multi-platinum 2003 album 'Up All Night' catapulted them to global acclaim, winning multiple ARIA Music Awards and spawning beloved folk-rock anthems including 'London Still', 'Lighthouse', and 'Highway One'. Their discography seamlessly marries acoustic fingerpicking, soulful blues harmonies, and poignant narrative storytelling that captures the spirit of the Australian landscape.
The Waifs have toured globally alongside legends like Bob Dylan and performed at premier international festivals including Glastonbury, Newport Folk Festival, and Byron Bay Bluesfest.
For acoustic guitarists and roots musicians, The Waifs' catalog offers a masterclass in open tunings, intricate acoustic fingerstyle patterns, and rich vocal harmonies, making their chords and tabs a timeless favorite for folk and acoustic performers.
