The Waking Eyes are Rusty Matyas, Joey Penner, Matt Peters and Steve Senkiw. The group formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 2001 as more of a musical collective and recording project than a band proper. From the beginning they have refused to be one-dimensional and predictable, with the only constant in their sound coming from their distinct songwriting style. Their debut album Combing The Clouds is a rich tapestry of neo-psychedelic and orchestral pop recorded in various basements, garages and bedrooms in Manitoba. It was released to critical acclaim on Endearing Records in 2002. Soon after they signed with Coalition Records and recorded the rock album, Video Sound, in Toronto. After extensive touring over the next couple of years and finally solidifying their membership, The Waking Eyes went home to work on something new. From the fall of 2005 until the summer of 2007 they wrote and recorded far too many songs to count. After the dust had settled they were left with a 3-CD set of B-sides and rarities (Operation Walter Prychodko), two side projects (Rusty’s Terrier and Matt’s Royal Canoe) and the real prize - a full length album called Holding On To Whatever It Is. The album was recorded and co-produced by John Paul Peters in Winnipeg and will surely be something completely unexpected. The group is currently preparing for the release of this new record in the coming summer.
Matt and Rusty contribute their voices and accompany them with melodies and chords played on guitars and keyboards. Steve counts from 1 to 4, sometimes to 6, and hits things precisely with sticks and feet. Joey makes his bass sound like a soul singer. Previous members include Myron Schulz and Russ Doerksen
naked j just won't quit. 19 songs in 19 weeks on his way to 52. thanks for being part of the acoustic journey. stop on by and listen if you'd like, june is sad song month.
Hey The Waking Eyes - hope all is well in your world.
All of our music is up on iTunes (and a bunch of other online music distributors). It would be awesome if you wanted to download a couple of our tracks - help us fund our next album! :)
another week, another song and a few more friends. thanks for the plays, i appreciate the use of your comment space. i have just finished posting my 18th acoustic song in 18 weeks. just 34 more to go. thanks for listening, naked j
and the train kept rollin' all night long... i have just posted the 14th song on my acoustic (naked) journey to 52 songs in 52 weeks. Please stop by and check out the latest song: "winnipeg". a true story about my escapades with the U.S. border patrol. thanks for listening, naked j.
hey guys, thanks allot for the add. my guitar player and i went to check you out in Toronto at Lee's. it was really really good. we picked up your CD and I'm always going back to listen to it. keep it up, and congratulations on the success so far. see ya next time you in town.
Guys, I finally picked up your new album a few weeks ago and have been LOVING it. So good, and such a great mix of your own unique style and approachable poppiness.
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yep, we're liking your new CD on this end (which i picked up at music trader recently). love the quirky keys and the big sound. all empires fall was a good single choice. cheers, lisa
