Chuck Hawley - vocals, guitar, space station, mandolin, trombone...
Dave Pankuch - bass, vocals, bicycle bell, crashing submarine noises...
Ben Jones - electric violin, rhodes piano, vocals, harmonicas...
Blake Minnerly - saxophone, percussion, nice shoes...
Josh "the young American" English - drums, percussion...
Vance VanDonselaar - drums, percussion, pirate frigate...
Influences
Los Lobos, Government Mule, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, Lou Reed, Fela Kuti, Salif Keita, Thomas Mapfumo, Led Zeppelin, The Ventures, Funkadelic, John Scofield, Samba Ngo, Medeski Martin & Wood, Primus, Soundgarden, Allman Bros., Laurianne Fiorentino, John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Mahavishnu Orchestra, the Rudy Boy Experiment, Beatles, XTC, the Who....
TANKS FO DA AD "SPANKY" NOW BOOKING TOP BANDS FOR TV APPEARANCE Are you ready to do the W.V. if so, send your contact info to this page now.
Over 200 bands have been on the W.V, an you can join them by performing on our TV show. We are including a list of open dates for you to choose from. The slots are filling up fast, so please act promptly.
We are now booking 13 more headliner bands and 25 solo/duo unplugged performers for the remaining shows in 2009. If you are interested in booking your acts as backup. Please send us your contact info to this page. Please act promptly because our slots book fast. Our next booking week is in mid December for the 1st half of 2010. If you have any questions please call the K.C. at (505) 553-1565 K.C. Guest (Producer) UPDATES AS OF 07/30 6PM #150 08/19 Pending #152 09/02 Pending #154 09/16
This is only a pre-notice…………………………..THANKS FOR THE AD In cider information for all local bands listed on the W.V. profile. Booking week is near. The W.V. will have 25 Wednesday to fill with local bands for our 10th TV series season for January 7th– June 24th. Also we will be book an additional 25 unplugged acts as back up performers. This booking season will be filled with talented new bands. No repeat bands will be booked for the first half of “2009” If you have never played the W.V. now is your time to be seen. Booking week starts in the 2nd week of December. Send us your contact info now. Call us for additional information at (505) 553-1565 HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE W.V. FAMILY
I think I know now what's making me sad It's a yearnin' for my own back yard I realize maybe I was wrong to leave Better swallow up my silly country pride
Going home, running home Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from Going home, and I'm running home down to Gasoline Alley where I was born
When the weather's better and the rails unfreeze and the wind don't whistle 'round my knees I'll put on my weddin' suit and catch the evening train I'll be home before the milk's upon the door
Going home, running home down to Gasoline Alley where I started from Going home, and I'm running home down to Gasoline Alley where I was born
But if anything should happen and my plans go wrong Should I stray to the house on the hill Let it be known that my intentions were good I'd be singing in my alley if I could
And if I'm called away and it's my turn to go Should the blood run cold in my veins Just one favor I'll be asking of you Don't bury me here, it's too cold Take me back, carry me back Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from Take me back, won't you carry me home Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
Take me back, carry me back Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from Take me back, carry me back Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from Take
ATTENTION NEW MEXICO SONG WRITERS The W.V. is starting its third year on TV on October 1st. and we are looking for a new high energy theme song for our show.
ENTER THE W.V. THEME SONG CONTEST
Theme: 1. Political rock TV show. 2.Get involved in your future 3. The W.V. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. New Mexico bands only 2. Length: 2:00 minutes max. 3. Submit on a CD 4.Deadline is September 24 7:00pm
YOUR BANDS NAME WILL BE LISTED ON THE CREDITS AND YOUR SONG WILL BE HEARD BY THOUSANDS EVERY WEEK ON THE W.V. YOU CANT GET THIS TYPE OF EXPOSER ANY WHERE ELSE. SO ENTER NOW.
DROP OFF YOUR ENTRY AT THE QUOTE UNQUOTE STUDIO'S AT 415 TIJERAS NW BETWEEN 2PM-10PM MONDAY–FRIDAY OR SATURDAY 10AM–6PM For more information call Ph (505) 553-1565
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(Prizes will be announced on the W.V. by the deadline date. )
I am awfully sorry to massmail you here, but figured this one is worth it.
In brief, I have a new album coming out in the EU later this month. It's called Off Track Betting. It's available in UK stores Feb 25th via reveal records and in the benelux via Lucky Dice.
I'll also be doing a brief tour of the UK in early march if you're in that neck of the woods. ( Including a session with BBC2's Bob Harris). check website & myspace for dates/places. And another in the fall over that way.
I will probably be following this note with another, sometime in the next few months, regarding the US release, and subsequent US touring. Details to follow as they fall into place..like the odd snowflakes billowing around this intermittently sunny day in nyc.
THANKS FOR THE ADD W.V. NEWS LETTER (Booking Week December 15th) ________________________________________________ The only reason that the W.V. is doing so well is because of all of our fans and bands. This is why we are taking the time to let you know what is going on. Roger Cultee the W.V. Co-Host and assistant producer is leaving the show to go out on his own. On November 6th he will be hosting a new public access music show called “N.M. Rocks” This new show will air every 1st & 3rd Tuesday. CHECK IT OUT !
THE W.V. IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE OUR NEW CO HOST Starting on November 7th there will be a new face on the W.V. Our new Co Host “TOBYRIFFIC” will be taking a seat at the W.V. desk on stage one. This young man already hosts the popular cable show (THE TOBYRIFFIC SHOW) witch airs every other Thursday on CH. 27. He promises to bring a unique form of high energy comedy to our stage. The W.V. is excited to have him aboard the show.
CREW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We also are looking for more crew members to volunteer on our show. A 4 class certification in TV producing is required for a small annual fee of $60.00. You will learn all aspects of TV producing on our set as a volunteer. A reimbursement program may be available for the right people. For information call (505) 553-1565.
THE W.V. BOOKING WEEK STARTS December 15th We are looking for the most talented bands in N.M. to play on our show. We will be sending out emails to all of our myspace bands on ..h thru 22nd to invite them on the show. We fill up very fast, so watch for the emails. WE ARE BOOKING 25 BANDS TO PLAY ON THE W.V. THE MONTHS OF JANUARY THRU JUNE. Do you want to better your chances? If so , please send us your contact info now to the W.V. myspace profile. Send your Demo’s to GUESTS: AT 4309 Mesa Grande PL. SE. Alburquerque N.M. 87108 Please no phone calls until the booking week on Dec. 15 MORE INFORMATION ON OUR BLOGS
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