TaThanks to KZME 107.1 in Portland
~ They've been playing "Everytime" off the 'Take this Moment' album!
The recent "Life Single" has been getting some airplay as well...
You can tune in online...
(Click Here)
The First Big Band Show of 2012 ~
~ Mark your Calendars!
Saturday March 3 ~ 9pm (doors at 8pm)
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, Oregon
Featuring 3 Sweet Portland Ensembles.....
Lewi Longmire Band
Will West & The Friendly Strangers
The Ascetic Junkies
WW & The Friendly Strangers will feature
Drew Norman on banjo & slide
Jeff Simpson on trumpet, Tanner Cundy on guitar
Don Henson on percussion & Sam Howard on upright bass.
Plus a few special guests!
The New Album! ~
~ Will West and company have been working hard in the studio.
With 18+ new songs in the works, we've decided to release them as a series of EP's.
Some wonderful musicians have been stopping by the studio over the past couple of months. More info soon about an early Summer release date...
As well as a new Single in March!
"eagle time" Thursdays continue Feb 2, 9 & 16
~ Join Will West & Tanner Cundy for 3 dates in February
at The White Eagle Saloon.
836 N Russell St in North Portland.
5:30pm to 7:30pm
no-cover & all ages
.... from a recent edition of The Portland Tribune
"Hailing from the Carolinas (he won't say which one, maybe a law problem or something), Will West has apparently played with just about every roots musician in Portland and is gifted with a pleasant down-to-earch baritone that floats nicely over his upbeat acoustic guitar-playing roots, folk and country music. He's joined by Tanner Cundy, left-handed guitarist and keys player. The duo offer up relaxing rootsy music designed to make you forget Fareless Square will soon be a thing of the past, not mention pretty much anything else made in America. Besides roots music, of course."
-Rob Cullivan ~ Portland Tribune
The New "Life" Single Featured on KINK FM 101.9! ~
~ Will West stopped by the KINK studio last December to chat with Inessa.
They featured "Life" on the KINK 101.9FM Local Spotlight later that night.
You can listen to the full interview
(Click HERE)
The new song is
available online for a limited time
(Click The BandCamp Link Below)
http://willwestmusic.bandcamp.com/
You set the Price! ~ FREE or donations available through Paypal.
All proceeds go towards production of the new Album.
Thanks for the support!
~ A song called "Life" by Will West
Recorded with Matt Brown at EchoTone Studio in Portland, Oregon.
Featuring guest vocals by Bre Paletta, Justin Bennett, Tanner Cundy & Trevor Howe.
Drums by Matt Cadenelli.
Recent Video! ~
~ Will West recently took a visit to The Yellow Room. The new studio space by local producer/songwriter Peter Rodocker.
A new web series called Live at The Yellow Room. Portland, Oregon.
Here's a brief interview and live performance of "Wicked Games" by Will West
Recorded in October 2011.
(available in HD)
"To Inspire" album is now available for download
The Limited Press CD called "To Inspire" by Will West (live & lo-fi) is now available for digital download.
It's a collection of 9 songs ~ 7 live studio performances & 2 songs from Will's Sessions on 12th Studio. Lowkey acoustic tunes that touch on old-time folk, bluegrass and modern americana. Originally released in April 2009 in 300 handpainted cases.
Available only at Bandcamp.
http://willwestmusic.bandcamp.com/
Only $5 to download the album, or you even can decide to pay more :)
All funds help us toward our new albums & upcoming tours in 2012.
We thank you for your support.
Will West & The Friendly Strangers now have a station on Pandora Radio~!
Check it out, Create a Station and Share it with your friends....
Will West & The Friendly Strangers are still cruising along after the release of their latest album called
" Take this Moment..."
Available online at CD Baby, iTunes & many other online merchants...
Songs have played on KINK 101.9FM & KZME 107.1FM in the greater Portland area....
"Understand" is currently featured on the KINK FM 101.9 Locals Only Volume 4 CD.
Thanks to everyone who voted!
More info about the recent album is on the Music Page.
Try to Support Local Businesses
CD's are available at these fine Portland, Oregon shops:
Music Millennium
3158 E Burnside
Tender Loving Empire
412 SW 10th Ave
Come to a show or you can order them online
Physical copies are available at CD Baby for only $10.
That includes Shipping to anywhere in the U.S.
Click Here for CD Baby Link
Some Background info about the Band::
The Friendly Strangers are a rotating band of musicians that join Carolina born songwriter Will West for live performances. .
Blending traditional instrumentation and old-time inspirations with a modern twist to create a signature acoustic sound.
Collaborating with a wide range of fantastic Portland musicians, Will West & The Friendly Strangers perform in various duos, trios and full band line-ups. Each show can be a unique experience, with special guests and interesting instrumental combinations.
Will West performs on guitar, vocals, harmonica and looping station.
Find our more info on the Bio Page....
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