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walt.hitsongs@gmail.com
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Walt, a passion driven singer/songwriter from Johannesburg, South Africa, received his 1st radio airplay in 2003. His sound, defined by a melancholic and warm-distinctive lead voice, the songs are strong, going deep, with melodies resonating around one’s head the morning after. .
The new album, “Until the End” is recorded independent and set for release in August 2008. Walt will be performing with his band around South Africa to promote this new record.
Somewhere, the 1st single recently went to nr 1on Highveld’s Homebrew SA Top10 Chart and Puk-fm. In addition the single is currently on daytime rotation on 94.7 and been on the Top10 chart for 11weeks.
With the single’s music video creating a public awareness for The National Missing Kid’s Bureau, Walt made headlines on news bulletins across Highveld, 702, K-FM and “Weekend Live” on SABC 2..
The 11 track album contains flavors of modern rock, grunge, alternative, adult contemporary and heartfelt ballads. With the experience of constantly doing live shows around Gauteng since 2005, joining and submitting songs to an international A&R company in USA, the artist formed a clear vision of the direction he wanted to go with this album. .
“Somewhere” was inspired when the writer went through a bad patch in life, written to reach the listener on a deep level, to start thinking about life & how valuable it is
“even if I can touch only one listener’s heart, make a difference in one person’s life, make them think twice after hearing It, I’ve served my purpose….” – Walt -6/3/2008
Previous radio success story include: “So Gone”, playlsited on National SA Radio:
94.7 Highveld, Radio Algoa, RSG, Radio 2000, Red Cap Radio (Mr Price), Tuks-Fm, PUK-Fm, RMR & featured 2 weeks on Jacaranda during daytime airplay. The song also won with listener’s votes on the “Homebrew Show” In addition it got chosen to be used as soundbed for “Matrix” T.V. show currently showing on MK89.
Walt have shared the stage with top artists like: Prime Circle, Love Jones, Arno Carstens, Niemand, J, Mark Beling, Boo, Cassette, Lonehill Estate, the Narrow, amongst others.
Performed music fests like: Woodstock 7, chosen to play Main Stage Woodstock 8, Woodstock 9, Oppikoppi, Nirvana Tribute Shows, Mediatech' 07 Convention and Tuks-FM New Year’s bash.
T.V. Features:
“Wys my jou huis” on MK89 – featured artist & live performance – 2007
“Go Rock” on Go Zone / MNET – in studio guest & live performance – 2007
“Wildroom” on SABC 2 – in studio guest - 2007
“Cooking Magic“ on SABC - in studio guest & live performance - 2007
“Battle for Woodstock” on Mk89 – live performance & interview - 2006
What People Have To Say About WALT:
“…one of this artist’s strengths is that the uniqueness of the singer’s voice is difficult to pin a comparison to…part corrupt choirboy, part angelic rocker, it’s just one of those voices that you would instantly recognize, which is a rare gift in these days of manufactured Idols….”
Derek Lynch – 5-fm – Review 26 / 07 / 2006
Previous albums:
“So Gone” 5-track E.P. – released independent - 2006
Available on sale at www.waltband.com
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