Jane is a Vancouver-born, Toronto-based musician, songwriter, and graphic artist.  After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at UBC, Jane attended the Vancouver Community College Jazz Program with a focus on contemporary piano. She began playing in bands in the early 90s, and was the co-founder of the 6-piece pop group Spygirl.  In 2006 she moved to Toronto, where she started her indie pop band The Real Shade (formerly Shade). 

More about Jane:
janegowan.com
therealshade.com

Tim Vesely is a founding member of the legendary Toronto Art Rock band Rheostatics. He has also released 2 critically-acclaimed albums with his alter-ego outfit The Violet Archers.

Tim is the House Engineer at The Woodshed Studio, Music Buddy's "home base". Tim also composes and produces music for film and television.