Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Cream, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Black Crowes, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Grand Funk Railroad, Exit 6, Autopilot, UHF, Wailin Tones Trio, Facets, ZZ Top, AC DC, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, The Who, Lynryd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, Eric Lichter, Bob Dylan, Mountain, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Traveling Wilburys, Neil Young, Jethro Tull, Keith Scott, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Black Oak Arkansas, Yo Mama.
sayWHAT? is a young Rock & Blues band operating out of Chester, CT. Guitarists/vocalists & songwriters Ryan Newman and Ian Meadows began jamming on some Hendrix tunes in May 2007 in Ryan's garage which has been transformed into a cool space & studio. They, along with Ian's brother and drummer/vocalist & songwriter Dustin Meadows were invited to perform at the RiverDog Music Festival in Chester, CT, in August of '07. Needing a name, the members sat down for discussion, and after much thought, sayWHAT? was born. Since then, the band, with Ian as its' "senior" member at 15, at the helm, along with brother Dustin, 13, Justus, 15, & Ryan at the ripe old age of 12, are nearing their 25th show; playing at festivals, fairs, contests, charity benefits, and local events; and has amassed a collection of covers featuring songs by Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Cream, The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more. sayWhat? has an array of acoustic tunes, as well, playing an all acoustic show featuring classics such as "Blowin' in the Wind", "Layla", "The House of the Rising Sun" and several other acoustic originals. Most of the time they will slip one or two of these softer pieces into their set. However, most of the recent buzz around the band has been their increasing number of amazing originals.... To the upbeat rock roar of "The Journey", the driving, chugging power chords of "This Train", the heavy blues of "Are We Down?", these originals are beginning to gain more and more attention. The band's catalog of originals and their focus on writing songs with profound thoughts & meaning behind the lyrics, continues to grow along with the band who are wise, well beyond their years..... From the one it started out with to almost ten original songs, the band will be recording a short CD with the phenomenal Eric Lichter at Dirt Floor Studios in Chester, CT in September of '08. Peace to y'all.
FOR BOOKING CONTACT: Dee Newman 860.526.9668 / saywhatchester@sbcglobal.net
WHAT UP YOUNG ROCKERS, THANKS FOR PLAYING AT LAVITA GUSTOSA WITH ME WE SHOULD DO THAT AGAIN SOON, LET ME KNOW IF YA'LL ARE DOWN FOR THAT, KEEP ON ROCKING ... J.V.
Thanks dudes! You rock as well. It was cool playing with you at b.o.m.b fest. We should play another show together as we both include afros and red SGs. Peace DocRoc
Hey, I read about you guys a week ago, and decided to check your music out. Really dig the old rock/blues sound. Check us out and tell us what you think.
LIVE at The Blacksheep Ranch 2008 House Concert Series
Held at
The HOME of Andrew & Suzanne Wallach
121 Ironworks Rd. Clinton, CT 06413
Sponsored by The Art of Making Music
Saturday September 13th at 12:00pm
Acoustic performances by:
Signature Sounds Recording artist Chuck E. Costa - A fresh voice delivering powerful, unique, intimate and honest songs. sincere vocals & acoustic guitar delivery
Dirt Floor Recording artist Kierstin Sieser - She will wrap you simultaneously in the comfort & the chill of her hope and sweet sadness. Performing songs that are honest, vulnerable, filled with strange metaphors, haunting characters, beautiful stories and dreamscapes.
Dirt Floor Recording artist Jack Caldwell - His music is a ride through New England. Songs of relationships, life & loss and celebrates the strength of the human spirit that keeps us going.
We are asking for a “suggested” $10.00 donation(but don’t let THAT be the reason for not coming)
Feel free to bring a lawn chair, blanket, cooler, food, marshmallows(to roast over the fire pit), drinks(b.y.o.b.) & bug spray.
In case of rain, performances will be held indoors, please CALL and let us know if you are coming(seating is limited)
Let me know if you need help schlepping equipment tomorrow or if you want me to play security- you may need protection against the throngs of screaming teenage girls.
WHAT IS UP!!! How are you guys!! GREAT SHOW SATURDAY!! It was amazing seeing you guys play. I was blown away at your Electric Set that one Tuesday night at the Ivory too.. You are all Sickly Talented, I can't wait to watch what happens next!
