Willard Grant Conspiracy was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1995 by Robert Fisher and Paul Austin. The band debuted in 1996 with the album '3 A.M. at Fortune Otto's'. With the five records that followed, of which 2006's 'Let It Roll' is the latest, WGC slowly built up an impressive reputation in the alt.country/post punk-folk rock scene.
Up to thirty musicians occasionally contribute to this folk-rock band. Vocalist Fisher is the only permanent member. This Paradiso concert is one of his few solo performances.