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The Well Wishers
Powerpop / Rock / Alternative

"The New Album is Here!"

SAN FRANCISCO, California
United States

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Member Since11/7/2005
Band Websitethespinningjennies.com/WellWishers.html
Band MembersJeff Shelton (all noises)
Nick Laquintano
(most of the drumming)

Guests:
Chris Brown
(piano, strings, vocals)
Tom Heyman
(pedal steel guitar)
Justin Weis
(elec. guitar & lots of pro-gear to make my crappy tracks sound good)

InfluencesBeatles, The Posies, Matthew Sweet, Jason Falkner, Nada Surf, Sloan, Teenage Fanclub, Big Star, Jellyfish, Redd Kross, Ash, Guided by Voices, Grandaddy, Supergrass, Dodgy, New Pornographers, The Who, Cheap Trick, Queen, ABBA, Fountains of Wayne, Superdag, Lazy Susan, Sleep Station, Wire, REM, The Smiths, Chameleons UK, X, Husker Du, XTC, Guadalcanal Diary
Sounds LikeThe Posies, Teenage Fanclub, Matthew Sweet, J. Geils Band (circa 1981), warm apple pie
Record LabelNotLame Recording Co.
Type of LabelIndie







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Buy the CD                           NOW on iTUNES!

"How I Won The War" is now available!! Order the album at NotLame.Com and receive a bonus download of Full Volume: The Best Of Spinning Jennies as well as selected tracks from previous Well Wishers releases!



Here's the latest....
While The Well Wishers have no intention to subtitle their latest release the "Difficult 3rd Album" as Billy Bragg did with Talking With The Taxman About Poetry, How I Won The War... is somewhat of a risky proposition. The album marks a notable artistic step forward and finds the band breaking through some of the pure power pop barriers of their first two records.

Drawing equal influence from 80's post-punk and classic power pop, the album offers a poignant, yet decidedly pessimistic take on the metaphors of love and war - all wrapped in a dense, fervently melodic package. Tracks like "Grey Skies Black" and "Broken Glass" burst to life with pulsating guitar riffs, swirling effects and pounding drums...while more the melody-laden hooks of "I'm In Love" and "Seashells" recall the Well Wishers most know and love.

Recording most of the album tracks at his home studio allowed WW frontman and brainchild Jeff Shelton the freedom and flexibility to experiment, embellish, explore, and re-take after re-take until everything was completely perfect. Contributions from drummer Nick Laquintano and collaboration with San Francisco filmmaker/musician Chris Brown on the track “After Dark” add additional flavor and passion to Shelton’s primarily solo approach.

The album also features a bonus track cover of the Chameleons UK classic “Nostalgia”.

The Rest of the Boring BIO...
Following the demise of Spinning Jennies, one of San Francisco's most revered and long-lived power pop bands, frontman Jeff Shelton formed the Well Wishers to explore his talents as a solo artist and further mine the deeply melodic foundation of the Jennies' unique style of pop.

Since forming in 2003, the Well Wishers have released two full-length albums on pop-friendly NotLame Records - 2004's "Twenty-Four Seven" and 2005's "Under the Arrows". Based on a solid foundation of melody, songsmith, and the ever important "musical hook", both albums offered a warm, full-bodied sound and engaging take on the typical power pop formula.


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Adam Marsland (+ His Chaos Band)





Apr 16 2008 1:29 PM

Looking forward to Friday!
Danny Echo





Apr 16 2008 12:38 AM

Thanks for the add! For that you get a...

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The Rhinos





Mar 31 2008 7:48 AM

Thanks for the add.
Good Luck with the new album.
Cheers from Sweden
Vactar





Feb 7 2008 4:50 AM

The Modern World





Jan 15 2008 7:01 PM

Listen for The Well Wishers tomorrow morning from 6-8am CST on Janet's Planet, only at http://wevl.org/webcast.php
Nani Gonzales





Jan 14 2008 2:39 AM

What have you guys been up to? I just wanted to tell you that I'm still enjoying your LP, nowadays it's no easy to find a band like yours. Keep it up!

Cheers from Spain!

P.S: I also listened to you three times or so on the spanish public music station (Radio 3). Thanx for sending me the cd again!
andrew





Jan 2 2008 4:11 AM

Have a great new year to you too!,andrew
andrew





Dec 23 2007 3:49 PM

Great songs and great friendslist guys-keep it going,andrew
The Modern World





Oct 3 2007 6:04 PM

Listen for The Well Wishers tomorrow morning from 6-8am (CST) on the Thursday Morning Throwdown radio show, WEVL 89.9FM Memphis, and streaming live everywhere at http://wevl.org/webcast.php
TRAKWORX





Oct 2 2007 4:58 PM

HEY, HOWZ IT GOIN? I WISH YOU WELL! HAR HAR
Nerk Twins





Sep 11 2007 4:56 AM

We can buy a shack...Paint the windows black...Lock ourselves inside and try to guess if it were night or day...You're my kind "Either Way"!!!
Derek





Aug 6 2007 5:03 AM

Somehow I can't get any players working but soon as it's fixed i am gonna check out your tunes...going by your influences you must be amazing!!!
Private Jets





Aug 3 2007 4:43 PM

Thanks for adding Private Jets!
You sound great!
Please feel welcome to enjoy some Swedish power pop!
The Trolleyvox





Aug 2 2007 2:58 PM

Thanks for the request! Say hi to Tom Heyman for us, we know him from his Philly days when he played in Go To Blazes.

We may be out your way this fall. New Album Oct. 2nd.
.10th yamada.Dan Matin





Jul 27 2007 1:10 AM

thnx for da request . awesome sounds!
The Fire Apes





Jul 19 2007 5:38 PM

Greetings from Charleston... Cheers for the invite!

The Fire Apes
John, Julian, Hugh, & Tom
Tama Reien





Jul 19 2007 4:54 PM

Thanks for the add.
I listened your music and they were my favourite.
the lava province





Jun 18 2007 8:37 AM

Wow! Great record, Jeff!

grey skies black starts things off with a very GBV ish sound if you don't mind my saying.

I can't stop listening to after dark and resistance is futile. Both transcendent.

The bonus track reminds me of Roxy Music.

Thanks so much for sending it and break a leg at IPO.
Nani Gonzales





Jun 13 2007 4:41 AM

I got your CD, enjoyin' it right now!!! Thanx so much for sending it to me, I'll try to spread it between as much friends as possible... Thanx again and good luck!
OCTUBRE





Jun 4 2007 7:57 AM

Thanks for add us.
Nice songs!!!
Cheers from Spain.
Mindy Hertzon





Jun 4 2007 5:04 AM

Thanks for the request.
ROCK!
Mindy
mikamocha





Jun 2 2007 7:50 AM

Hi there,
Thanks for your request!
I really like your sounds.
Keep up the good work!

mikamocha
Rob





Jun 2 2007 4:47 AM

hey guys, thanks for the ad, big fan of your sound. Keep it up and drop me a msg if you head to London.
Quinn





Jun 1 2007 11:04 PM

Hey Nick,

Long time no see! Thanks for the add, great songs!
Igor





May 31 2007 12:22 AM

I say hello from San Sebastian in Spain, very good music, I like it.
Nani Gonzales





May 31 2007 12:16 AM

I've just fallen in love with your tunes... Great stuff! Thanx so much for adding me + keep me posted about your news. Big kiss from Spain!
susi





May 31 2007 12:09 AM

thanks for the request from the other side of the world.
your songs have been a pleasure for my ears.
cheers
susi (madrid, spain)
PowerPopRu





May 29 2007 1:30 PM

Hi, Jeff & Nick!
Thanks so much!
Best wishes!
SI

Alex Clark





May 29 2007 10:17 AM

Rock!
The Lampshades





May 28 2007 9:45 PM

thanks for adding us!
Powerpop Academy





May 28 2007 7:29 PM

HEy The Well Wishers
Thanks for the request
Powerpop loves you!!

greeting from Tokyo
Mooshie





May 26 2007 4:22 PM

Any chance you will be touring Southern California sometimes in the near future?
YAIKU





May 23 2007 7:42 AM

Thank you for your comments.
I came to listen to your music.
I really enjoy your music.
Have a wonderful and creative week-end!

           YAIKU
THE DOITS





May 22 2007 11:02 AM

Thanks for the add! Great stuff your up to over there!
Tomas Plays





May 22 2007 10:49 AM

Thanks for inviting.
Happy to make friends with fellow pop-heads.
SWEDISH POLARBEARS





May 20 2007 2:04 PM

thank you fellow power poppers, we like the same stuff..
Lurholm





May 20 2007 9:56 AM

Hey guys! Nice to get in contact with you. "In Search Of Alter Egos" has been one of my fav songs ever since IPO vol 8 came out! :-)
YAIKU





May 13 2007 7:23 AM

How are you?

Your music is very cool~!

It is "Mother's Day" in Japan on May 13,2007.
I want to give mothers in the world a bouquet with all a feeling of thanks.
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         。:゜◎::O☆☆。∂:o゜
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     /    ☆。|. Thank you Mother~!!.
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Trolley





May 8 2007 2:28 PM

thanks for the request! good tunes!
++ JAMES BELIAS ++





May 6 2007 10:06 PM