The Washboard Union S6e01 Buckle & Boots 2026

What happens when one of Canada’s biggest country acts sits down for a long-form chat at Buckle & Boots’ 10th Anniversary? A lot of laughs, stories from the road, deep dives into music, and a live performance that had never happened before…In this episode of Mo Ho Sessions, we sit down with The Washboard Union for a proper conversation about where it all began — from childhood influences and family ties to how the band got its name, the story behind the original washboard “Mabel,” and the journey from playing for beer tickets at Trucker Tuesdays to award-winning stages across the world.We also talk:🎙️ The origin of The Washboard Union name🎙️ The role of harmonies and songwriting in their sound🎙️ Growing up with country music influences🎙️ Touring, friendship, and being a band of brothers🎙️ Their favourite songs and career moments🎙️ Playing the UK for the first time at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026And in a true Mo Ho Sessions moment, the band perform “Whiskey Give Me Wings” — a song they reveal had never been played live in front of people before this session.No rushed soundbites. No clickbait.Just real conversations and live music.🎧 Mo Ho Sessions — one song, one story.Filmed at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026.#TheWashboardUnion #MoHoSessions #CountryMusic #BuckleAndBoots #Podcast #LiveMusic #UKCountry