Aaron Benolkin - Lead Guitar, Lap Steel, Banjo, Vocals James Dommek Jr. - Drums, Guitar, Vocals Evan Phillips - Vocals, Guitar, Harp Ivan Molesky - Bass
The Whipsaws are thrilled to announce the release of "Dr. Please", a
new track that has previously not been recorded or released! This track
was recorded by Erik Braund in October of 2008 at the Clive Davis
Department of Recorded Music at New York University while The Whipsaws
were touring the Lower 48 last fall. The track was mixed and mastered
by James Frazee at Water Music Recorders in Hoboken, NJ. "Dr.
Please" will be available as a digital download on our WEBSITE beginning Monday, June 1st.
Unfortunately, the band has been on hiatus from performing and
touring since December 2008 due to a chronic injury that lead
singer, Evan Phillips, sustained some years ago. While Evan's injury
has not been fully corrected, the band is looking to the
future, and proceeding with plans to start playing live in July 2009. There
are also plans to record NEW a full-length album in the fall of 2009, which
will be released in January of 2010!!
The Whipsaws kick off their Summer Tour (see dates below) at the Forest Fair in Girdwood, Alaska on July 3rd. Please also check out their July 26th, 2008 'Live' set from the Moose's Tooth in Anchorage, AK opening for Wilco, which is available FREE by clicking the "Download FREE" button below..or by visiting www.thewhipsaws.com
Stay tuned for updated info on all upcoming releases and tours, and we hope to see you all at the shows this summer in Alaska!
July 26th, 2008 Moose's Tooth, Anchorage, AK (FREE Download)
THE WHIPSAWS BIOGRAPHY
Cold winter nights and long summer days are not a secret in Alaska, but rather an accepted reality to those who call it home. The Whipsaws are among those residents of the far North who embrace this natural, bipolar cycle. Relentlessly touring for the past five years, with three Lower 48 tours in 2008, they have played smoke-filled saloons and have packed concert halls and theaters, successfully captivating a broad and dedicated fan base with a style that is truly Alaskan.
Since the early day of developing their musical identity, The Whipsaws have fine-tuned their sound into an original blend of Americana & Roots Rock, heavily dosed in twang, crunchy guitars, and lap steel that the band calls Alaskan Rock n' Roll.
The release of their highly-anticipated 2006 debut album, Ten Day Bender, earned The Whipsaws a great deal of press attention in the United States and Europe, including the Netherlands, Belgium, and Great Britain. Americana UK declared Ten Day Bender, ">
While their Alt-Country/Southern Rock debut album was attracting attention both at home and in Europe, the band started gathering material for their follow-up album. With a new bass player, and a hunger for a louder, more dynamic rock n’ roll sound, The Whipsaws recorded 60 Watt Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska in early 2007, with a guest appearance by Tim Easton (New West Records). 60 Watt Avenue, mixed by renowned engineer/producer John Agnello (Son Volt, The Hold Steady, Sonic Youth), brings The Whipsaws to a whole new level with its straight-from-the-gut lyrics, and big, driving sound.
In January 2008, The Whipsaws released 60 Watt Avenue to sold out crowds throughout Alaska, and then launched a six week Lower 48 tour, taking The Whipsaws down the west coast, over to the Midwest, and as far east as Cleveland, OH. The Tour ended in Austin, TX at the SXSW Music Festival, where they gained respect from fellow musicians and industry professionals alike, while winning countless new fans that were fascinated by their original blend of hard-driving, twang-filled rock n’ roll. Their last show was performed as Tim Easton's backing band at the Continental Club where they were joined by Lucinda Williams for a cover of Bob Dylan's tune, Meet Me in The Morning. "This is awesome, this is true, earth, down to the roots, bottom of the soul, f***ing grease, f***ing blues & rock & roll right here...I'm so f***ing impressed. It's hard to impress me, ya know what I'm sayin" Lucinda Williams
On Americana radio, 60 Watt Avenue successfully outperformed their debut record, reaching 2 on the Roots Music Report for Roots Rock, 24 on the AMA Internet chart, 51 on the AMA Terrestrial chart, and 7 on the Euro Americana chart.
Currently looking towards the future, with a new full-length album due out in January 2010, The Whipsaws plan to spread their floor-stompin' Rock to places far and wide.
i thought it was international "Drug a Musician Day."
so, Junior, I listened to your EP yesterday while driving. what have you done so far to make sure this kick ass record sees the light of day. it is damn good. yeah, i have maybe too much echo on parts, but it can be changed with a few clicks of the mouse. get on it sir. easton
Hope all is well Great page here:) Sometimes we need just a little Sunshine in our lives. That is why I am wishing, on each and every calendar day, for smiles and sunshine to come your way! Thanks for the add Peace and love J.
Hey fellas, A little bird told me Junior has made some fine music of his own. When do all the rest of us folks get a little listen, humm? We sure do miss y'all! Happy Spring! Sara
Benefit for Evan Philips Evan Philips was born and raised in Alaska. He’s lived here his whole life. Evan has a chronic groin injury. He is in pain; sometimes great pain. He first noticed the pain seven years ago. He thought he had pulled a muscle. When he didn’t get better he went to the doctor. In fact he went to many doctors and he had surgery to repair the injury, but he did not get better. Recently the pain is worse. It has stopped Evan’s successful musical career dead in the tracks. He has an appointment with Dr. Byrd in Nashville for another surgery on May 13. Evan does not have insurance and his friends are having benefit for him Friday night at Snow Goose Ballroom. Wear your dancing shoes. There is sure to be good music.
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