The Washboard Union Goes Global: Canadian Country Powerhouse Announces Expansion into Germany and Spain Following Inaugural UK Tour
By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine
The border-crossing power of a great harmony is no secret, but The Washboard Union is currently proving it on a massive scale. The award-winning Canadian trio is officially expanding their international footprint, adding newly announced dates in Germany and Spain to their already buzzing 2026 schedule.
This expansion comes on the heels of the reveal of their first-ever UK tour, marking a career milestone for a band that has long been a staple of the North American country scene. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to their signature “three-part harmony” magic, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the Washboard.
A New Anthem for the Journey: “This Old House”
While the band prepares to pack their bags, they aren’t leaving fans empty-handed on the music front. The group has just released their brand-new single, “This Old House,” now available on all streaming platforms via Arts & Crafts Country.
The track is a quintessential Washboard Union anthem—emotive, soaring, and deeply rooted in the concept of home. It’s a song that explores how the physical spaces we inhabit eventually become the architecture of our souls.
“Thinking of the old house I grew up in brings memories rushing back in,” says band member David Roberts. “Empty rooms and bare walls come alive with laughter, struggles, secrets, and dreams. My childhood held safe under one roof — the old house I used to live in — now it lives within me.”
Who is The Washboard Union?
If you haven’t been keeping track of the stats, The Washboard Union isn’t just “another” country band—they are a certified juggernaut. Known for their electrifying live shows and songwriting that hits right in the chest, the trio has built a resume that most artists only dream of:
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85 Million+ global streams.
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525,000+ radio spins.
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9 Top 10 hits.
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35+ Major Awards (including multiple CCMA and JUNO nods).
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Platinum and Gold-certified singles.
The band’s move into the European market feels like a natural evolution for a group that has mastered the art of the “signature anthem.” As Chris “Dunner” Duncombe puts it: “Our music is taking us places now we dreamed it would when we started the band. We are thrilled to be headed back to Spain and off to England, Scotland and Germany for our first shows ever there.”
The 2026 International Tour Schedule
The journey begins this May with an inaugural UK run, including high-profile festival spots at Buckle & Boots and Red Rooster. After a summer break, the band returns to Europe in the fall to bring their high-energy show to Barcelona, Munich, and Cologne.
UK & European Tour Dates
Tickets and full tour details are available now at www.thewashboardunion.com.
Whether you’re catching them in a legendary London club or at a massive festival in Spain, one thing is certain: The Washboard Union is bringing a piece of the Canadian wilderness to the world, one harmony at a time.