Based out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, the Guthries originally began when three of its members performed in the Booming Airplanes in the mid-'90s. Deciding to perform music they enjoyed playing in their spare time, the band started in August 1998. Led by brothers Dale and Brian Murray (nephews of Anne Murray) and brother and sister Gabriel and Ruth Minnikin, the group recorded its debut album in 2000. The Guthries also added Matt Mays to its core of members. Recording near a railroad track off Windmill Road, the band released Off Windmill to great praise and acclaim. The band pe...