Canadian artist profile
SourcedRube & Rake
Artist · St. John's, NL
St. John's folk and bluegrass duo Josh Sandu and Andrew Laite, celebrated for intricate acoustic string work and harmony singing.
- Active since
- 2015
- Catalog
- 2 releases
- Last checked
- November 6, 2026
About
The artist
Rube & Rake is a folk and roots duo based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, formed by Josh Sandu and Andrew Laite. Drawing deeply from bluegrass traditions and contemporary Canadian folk songcraft, the pair craft evocative acoustic songs anchored by two-part vocal harmonies and sparkling string interplay. Their albums Back and Forth and Leaving With Nothing have earned regional and national acclaim, including MusicNL Awards and East Coast Music Award nominations.
folkbluegrassharmony vocalsSt. John'sNewfoundlandECMA nominee
Lineup
Members
- Josh Sandu
- Andrew Laite
Press & Critical Reception
2 reviewsThe East2020-10
“Leaving with Nothing proves that Rube & Rake have mastered the delicate balance of intimate traditional folk and expansive songwriting.”
Folk Radio UK2020-10
“A breathtakingly beautiful collection of Canadian maritime folk songs anchored in timeless vocal harmonies.”
Listen
Listen on Spotify
Catalog
Selected releases
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Sources & provenance
- Official platform profile (open.spotify.com) ↗checked November 6, 2026
- Official website (rubeandrake.bandcamp.com) ↗checked November 6, 2026