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The Whipsaws
Rock / Roots Music / Americana

"The UNFAIR Fair in Girdwood, Sat. July 5th!!!!"

Anchorage, Alaska
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   The Whipsaws: General Info
Member Since3/19/2005
Band Websitethewhipsaws.com
Band MembersAaron Benolkin - Lead Guitar, Lap Steel, Banjo, Vocals
James Dommek Jr. - Drums, Guitar, Vocals
Evan Phillips - Vocals, Guitar, Harp
Ivan Molesky - Bass
InfluencesUncle Tupelo, The Allman Brothers, Buffalo Springfield, Blue Mountain, Wilco, Neil Young, Jay Farrar, Lucero, Spiff & Cole, The Beatles, Gram Parsons, J. Garcia, Flying Burrito Bros., Drive By Truckers, Tim Easton, Two Cow Garage, Jackhead, Moby Grape, The Jayhawks (& don't forget Golden Smog), Son Volt, The Creekdippers, Crazy Horse, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Derek Trucks Band, Blind Melon, Steve Earle, Gillian Welch, Robert Randolph, Ben Harper, Anne McCue, I Can Lick Any Sonofabitch in the House, Hoe Slinger, The Rolling Stones.
Sounds Like"Neil Young rides shotgun with The Drive By Truckers." Josh Niva-Anchorage Daily News
Record LabelShut Eye Records(USA)
Blue Rose Records(EUROPE)
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 5 2008 7:00P
SILVERTIP BAR & GRILL w/ Gangly Moose, Photonz & more... Girdwood, Alaska
Jul 11 2008 10:00P
SALMON JAM FESTIVAL Cordova, Alaska
Jul 12 2008 10:00P
SALMON JAM FESTIVAL Cordova, Alaska
Jul 17 2008 8:00P
TAP ROOT CAFE (Acoustic) Anchorage, Alaska
Jul 23 2008 10:00P
DENALI SALMON BAKE Denali Park, Alaska
Jul 24 2008 10:00P
DENALI SALMON BAKE Denali Park, Alaska
Jul 25 2008 6:00P
THE BLUE LOON w/ WILCO Fairbanks, Alaska
Jul 26 2008 7:00P
MOOSE’S TOOTH w/ WILCO Anchorage, Alaska
Aug 1 2008 8:00P
TAP ROOT CAFE (Acoustic) Anchorage, Alaska
Aug 2 2008 10:00P
HUMPY’S ALEHOUSE Anchorage, Alaska
Aug 8 2008 9:30P
BROWN BEAR SALOON w/ Spiff Chambers Indian, Alaska
Aug 9 2008 10:00P
BROWN BEAR SALOON w/ The Eleven Twenty’s Indian, Alaska
Aug 17 2008 10:00P
KANTISHNA MUSIC FESTIVAL Kantishna (Denali National Park), Alaska
Aug 29 2008 9:00P
THE JACKPOT MUSIC HALL w/ The Roseline Lawrence, Kansas
Aug 30 2008 9:00P
DAVEY’S UPTOWN w/tba Kansas City, Missouri
Sep 11 2008 9:00P
CAFE DU NORD w/ Zodiac Death Valley San Francisco, California
Sep 17 2008 9:00P
THE FREAKIN’ FROG Las Vegas, Nevada
Sep 19 2008 9:00P
THE SUMMIT Durango, Colorado
Sep 27 2008 9:00P
WHITE WATER TAVERN Little Rock, Arkansas
Oct 3 2008 8:00P
WORLD CAFE LIVE w/ The Great Unknown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 10 2008 10:00P
RUMBA CAFE Columbus, Ohio
Oct 11 2008 9:00P
THE FISHTANK w/ The Other Brothers Lexington, Kentucky
Oct 18 2008 6:00P
PRIVATE WEDDING PARTY Red Wing, Minnesota
Oct 18 2008 8:00P
Private Party Red Wing, Minnesota
Nov 13 2008 8:00P
TAP ROOT CAFE Anchorage, Alaska

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   About The Whipsaws
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, 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, "Amazingly diverse and accomplished for a debut. If they were from anywhere but Alaska, they'd be huge." On the radio, the album proved successful, reaching 133 on the AMA chart, 28 on the Roots Music Report for Roots Rock, and debuting at 12 on the Euro Americana chart.

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.

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 touring full-time in the lower 48, with plans to tour Europe in early 2009, The Whipsaws plan to spread their floor-stompin' Rock to places far and wide.


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The Whipsaws's Friends Comments
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Tim Easton





Jul 3 2008 11:24 AM

another tim easton influenced event. i get it.
Walkabout Jones





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Lisa





Jul 2 2008 12:26 AM

Come back to Portland!! I missed you guys when you were here, and I need my fix! ;)
Mishka





Jul 1 2008 11:51 PM

We'll miss you guys at the Yukon this weekend. Maybe someday...??
amanda





Jun 30 2008 10:19 PM

Wish me a happy birthday! I miss you guys! A
Nekis





Jun 30 2008 1:42 PM

Lookin forward to the Mooses' toofies! Yeah!!! You guys still rock my WORLD!!!!
Raül





Jun 30 2008 10:15 AM

thanks for the add, great rocknroll here, forever!
Greetings from Catalunya
All the best
Leif Ericson





Jun 29 2008 10:23 PM

Great show on Friday. Glad I was able to finally see you perform.
Empty Audio





Jun 29 2008 9:58 PM


YOU FELLA'S IN TUNE YET!?!
Renee





Jun 27 2008 4:49 PM

Great show last night, guys. Aaron, nice to finally meet ya, since I've been working with your dad for almost 6 years now.
:-)
Sjofn





Jun 27 2008 1:42 PM

great show last night
~Smile~





Jun 27 2008 8:00 AM

Thanks for the add!!!

;)
mrs. sarah OTT





Jun 27 2008 6:48 AM

i know we havent heard you guys in a while but i'm pretty sure you sound better than ever. great stuff last night. i like the acoustic thing cuz you can hear all the little musical details. happy friday.
Renee





Jun 26 2008 3:51 PM

thanks for the add
mrs. sarah OTT





Jun 25 2008 8:56 PM

psst! how many sets are you playing at taproot tomorrow?
Empty Audio





Jun 24 2008 10:17 PM

Welcome back guys. I Hope to make it to the show 7/5.I'm in need of a good show w/ good friends.
Sass-a-Frass





Jun 24 2008 8:11 PM

Y'all ROCK the GLOCK!

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Twig&Twine&Jute (ON VACATION!)





Jun 23 2008 10:32 PM

Hey The Whipsaws!

JILLOUISE





Jun 23 2008 10:17 PM

thanks for your friendship.... i am loving your music....
Chan Dynasty





Jun 23 2008 2:45 PM

you guys rocked
the brown bear.
too bad they can't
knock out that
back wall so everyone
can dance in the dirt
in the back yard and
drink beer instead of
listening out front with
no beverages in hand.
x chan
Chris Just





Jun 23 2008 7:21 AM

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the add, great sound! "The War" is my favourite. All the best,

Chris
Rabbit Creek Ramblers





Jun 21 2008 5:24 PM

Welcome Home. You guys sounded great last night! Thanks again for the opportunity to let us open for ya. We'd love to do it again sometime, somewhere. Have a great AK summer guys.
Sarah C.





Jun 20 2008 4:56 PM

yeah! welcome back! Happy Solstice!xoxo
Sass-a-Frass





Jun 20 2008 10:20 AM

Have a supurb solstice. Keep yer eyes out for faeries at dusk:)

Summer Solstice
MATHU





Jun 19 2008 6:22 PM

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Welcome Back!
Corwyn





Jun 19 2008 3:51 PM

WILCO... Gad damn you lucky bastards! So do we gotta be famous to play a show with you now or what? Just kidding ;-) Love you guys! Rock on!
Spiff





Jun 19 2008 7:45 AM

Welcome back, fellers....
nico©





Jun 18 2008 11:47 AM

Stoked you guys are supporting the Wilco shows! You deserve it! Can't wait to see you guys again in Minneapolis!
Last Train