Tubbman Junction will take you on a harmonious journey through life on the land with original classics and old alt country folk roots favorites. A multi-instrumental duo with a heart connection you can’t help but feel through their tight harmonies, infectious humour, and shared reverence for stuff that works.

Tubbman Junction is Singer/Songwriter Joule Tallman, who hails from the dusty plains and dense forests of north central Saskatchewan, and multi-instrumentalist Riley Tubbs, whose roots dig deep into the foothills aroundRocky Mountain House, Alberta. Riley is best known for his unequaled upright bass playing & vocal harmonies, touring the Americas & recording with the likes of Tim Hus & Allen Christie.

Long ago and far away in a land before time & babies, Joule & Riley met on a weekend of shared gigs while her duo opened for Tim Hus. Life soon intervened and Joule hung up her guitar as creative energy was redirected. After a dozen or so years of musical abstinence, just as Joule was dusting off old songs and working out her chops, Riley dropped in with an interesting offer of collaboration. With a shared reverence for the likes of John Prine, Gillian Welch & Emmylou Harris, they began their journey together, immediately performing at Eliza’s Barn Burner (2023)  to rave reviews from a receptive audience. Not willing to let a  seven hour commute get in the way of a good time, they got right to work on their repertoire. A few months later Tubbman Junction was born, and festival appearances at Ness Creek, Doylefest and Northern Lights Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival were confirmed. 

Together they have been touring their stories in rhythm & song around the prairie provinces for the past two years, and are currently working on their debut release - Tales From the Trunk - an original folk country album well seasoned with bluegrass & time. 

This prairie/mountain fusion brings a solid offering of original songs along with a smattering of classic country duets and salt of the earth folk tales from the likes of Guy Clark, George & Tammy, Gillian Welch and more. They are touching audiences across Canada with their soul connection, strong lyrics, sweet harmonies and melodic contributions on mandolin, guitar, and bass. Tubbman Junction leaves you feeling like you are a part of something beautiful.