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Willy Vlautin is an American author, musician and songwriter. He was the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of Portland, Oregon rock band Richmond Fontaine (1994–2016) and is currently a member and main songwriter of The Delines who will be touring Australia from June 8 to June 18 (tour details at lovepolice.com.au)
Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Vlautin has released 12 studio albums with Richmond Fontaine and another four with The Delines while he has written six novels: The Motel Life, Northline, Lean on Pete, The Free, Don’t Skip Out On Me and The Night Always Comes.
The Delines were formed when singer Amy Boone was touring with Richmond Fontaine and singing the female parts from that band’s 2003 album, Post to Wire, which had been performed by her sister Deborah Kelly. (Kelly and Boone had been in the Texas band the Damnations). Vlautin then formed the Delines, centred on Boone’s vocals.
Brian Wise caught up with Vlautin to talk about the forthcoming tour and The Delines.