Josh Finlayson

Josh Finlayson

Josh Finlayson is a founding member of the legendary Canadian folk-rock band Skydiggers, contributing as guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist since its inception in 1988. With Skydiggers, he has shaped their enduring sound across 18 albums spanning over three decades, blending folk, rock, and country influences into evocative musical landscapes. Beyond Skydiggers, Finlayson is renowned for his extensive collaboration with Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip, contributing to Downie’s solo recordings and tours from Coke Machine Glow (2001) to Away Is Mine (2020), the latter being one of Downie’s final works before his passing.

Josh’s creative footprint extends further through his diverse portfolio in songwriting, record production, and composition for TV and film. His musical versatility and profound contributions to the Canadian music landscape have solidified his reputation as a respected artist and collaborator.

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Productions

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All We Are Saying (2018)
May 10
All We Are Saying (2018)
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America and the Black Angel (2007)
Oct 5
America and the Black Angel (2007)
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Photos

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From left to right: Andy Maize, Josh Finlayson Photo by John Lauener
All We Are Saying (2018)
All We Are Saying (2018)

From left to right: Andy Maize, Josh Finlayson
Photo by John Lauener

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All We Are Saying (2018)
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From left to right: Andy Maize, Josh Finlayson
America & the Black Angel (2007)
America & the Black Angel (2007)

From left to right: Andy Maize, Josh Finlayson

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America & the Black Angel (2007)
Ukulele, Guitar, SingerAllison WalshAmerica & the Black Angel (2007), All We Are Saying (2018), All We Are Saying (2020)