John Guliak spent most of his musical career as part of the Canadian "prairie folk scene" before moving to Vancouver, where he participated in the city's thriving alt-country scene. He formerly participated in such projects as Prairie Coma, Stan Rodgers' Closet, and Red Nixon Presents. While in Vancouver he teamed with the Lougan Brothers for The Black Monk (2002), his first release for Mint Records. ~ Jason Birchmeier