BIO

UnionFall came together as of a group of friends who held in common the desire to play good inspiring music. Over the summer of 2008 Brandon Waardenburg and Justin Fox set out to piece together a band. They didn't have to look far. Within their circle of friends sat waiting the potential they were looking for. Within 4 weeks, Josh Glass, Jon Delamont, and Nick Sawatzky agreed to join the duo. After long talks and daydreaming sessions, plans began to unfold, songs began to take shape, and UnionFall was born.

UnionFall's music is a combination of sultry sounds, intense rhythms, thoughtful lyrics, and catchy melodies. With a penchant for long inspiring instrumentals, Unionfall captures the essence of a good performance with layer upon layer of captivating electric lead tones by Josh Glass, smothered in the smooth sounds of the keys at the hands of Nick Sawatzky, backed by the head-shaking rhythms of Jon Delamont on bass and Justin Fox on drums, and topped off with the understated vocals of Brandon Waardenburg.

As a band that stands just behind the starting line looking to make their mark, they are poised and ready to jump out of the blocks and take head-on the heat of the industry.

Justin Fox - Drums/Percussion
Jon Delamont - Bass/Vocals
Nick Sawatzky - Keys
Brandon Waardenburg - Guitars/Lead Vocals

Justin Fox - Drums/Percussion

At 16 Justin started pounding on a cheap TRAK 5 piece kit which eventually was enough to bring him up to church youth band standards. With the help of encouraging buddies, lots of jamming, and raging good looks, Justin has moved his way up through bands like Refined and Revolution. He has played at a ram load of local churches including his home church Bonavista EMC. Since UnionFall's birth, Justin has been discovered a new freedom and creativity that comes with being in a band that avoids rules. With influences from Rolf Wam Fjel to Hillsong, Darren King to MuteMath, and Larry Mullen Jr. to U2 Justin strives to provide solid and original chops full of direction and purpose.

Justin's Gear:
Sabian Prototype Ride
Sabian 20in AAXplosion Crash (pride and joy)
Sabian xs 14in hats
Sabian Paragon 10in Splash
RockRidgeRider cowbelle (for those special moments)
TRAK 4 piece

Jon Delamont - Bass/Vocals

Jon has been playing bass since he was 14. He spent three years playing with The Dim Witted Heroes, the house band at Camp Chestermere, and recorded 2 albums with them during that time. His cites his influences as Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, Eicca Topinen, and John Cooper. He's played for local dignitaries and celebrities including Ralph Klein, Normy Kwong, and Dave Bronconnier. Jon is married, and is currently attending the University of Calgary as a Linguistics major.

Jon's Gear:
Ibanez SRX 705 5-String Bass (EADGC)
Fender Standard American Jazz Bass
Ovation CC74 Acoustic Bass
SWR 'Redhead' 2x12

Nick Sawatzky - Keys

Nick started playing piano when he was 8. He didn't enjoy it that much at first but was thankful his parents pushed him to keep playing. Nick played in a band for the first time at camp and fell in love. It was from then on that most of his practice and playing was more focused on how he could use his Classical skills to accent a modern band. When the opportunity to start a band came up Nick jumped all over it.

Nick's influences from his Classical training give him a unique interpretation on the band's Modern Rock style.

Nick lives in Calgary and works for Siemens as a Field Service Technician.


Nick's Gear:
DGX-630 Yamaha keyboard

Brandon Waardenburg - Guitars/Lead Vocals

Brandon has been playing guitar since he was 17 and singing since 12. He has performed in bands such as Martial Law and the now defunct Straitpipe. He has performed as a solo artist, and has also spent the last 3 years performing locally and touring North America with the Rocky Mountain College Choir and Orchestra. Brandon lists his influences as Jonny Lang, Dave Matthews, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Brandon lives in Calgary with his wife and two kids, and attends Rocky Mountain College targeting a Bachelors of Arts in Music.

Brandon's Gear:
Fender Stratocaster (MIM)
Fender Telecaster (MIK)
Takamine Keystone Acoustic
Ernie Ball Volume Pedal
Morely (Steve Vai 'Bad Horise') Wah (VAI-1)
Fulltone Fulldrive2 Mosfet (FD-2)
T.C. Electronics Nova Delay (ND-1)
MXR 'Doubleshot' Distortion (M-151)
Electro-Harmonix Signal Pad
B.Y.O.C Compressor
Sure SM58 Vocal Microphone
Planet Waves cables and tuner
Dr. Z 'Carmen Ghia' 2x10