ON GUITAR AND LEAD VOCALS: Warren Akin
A solid guitarist and vocalist, Warren is also a fantastic songwriter- in fact, he's written just about all of our original works. His songs are lyrical, elegantly written, and heartfelt. We're his biggest fans.
ON MANDOLIN, GUITAR AND VOCALS: Tim Gundy
In addition to being a killer mandolin player, Tim is about the humblest guy you'll ever meet. He just rocks, but you'd never hear it from him!
ON BANJO AND VOCALS: Dale Vallandigham
You would never, ever guess that Dale hasn't really been playing banjo all that long. His technique is just superb. He's also a killer vocalist (with barbershop quartet experience) and a really, really great yodeler.
ON BASS, MANDOLIN, GUITAR AND VOCALS: Denis Hackwith
Born in a musical family, Denis has been playing bluegrass, folk, and other roots music his entire life. He's an incredibly solid bass fiddle player who adds the foundation to all of our music. We also like to bring him forward to show off his mandolin style.
ON VIOLIN, MANDOLIN, GUITAR AND VOCALS: Jason Hackwith
Jason, Denis' son, also grew up playing roots music, but branched into all kinds of musical styles throughout his life (everything from opera to alt rock). He studied classical violin for a decade, majored in music with a voice and guitar emphasis, and has been writing funky, bluesy-folk/acoustic rock music since high school.
Influences
The Infamous Stringdusters, The Greencards, John Reischman and the Jaybirds, Prairie Flyer, John Denver, Paul Simon, Nanci Griffith, Hoyt Axton, James Taylor, Butch Baldassari, Doyle Lawson, Rafael Mendez, Earl Scruggs, Johnny Cash, Rich Mullins, Keith Green, Phil Keaggy, Paul Coleman, Dave Matthews, Caedmon's Call, Alwyn Wall, Daniel Amos, Jars of Clay, Burlap to Cashmere, Gideon's Press, Poor Old Lu, 12 Stones, Plankeye, Skillet, Switchfoot, Blindside, Bob Dillan, Johnny Cash, Chuck Girard, Larry Norman, Lovesong, Lamb, John Michael Talbot, and many others
Sounds Like
The Infamous Stringdusters, The Greencards, John Reischman and the Jaybirds, Rhonda Vincent
Best described as bluegrass, etc., this dynamic group of five brings new notes to old classics and old notes to new.
Hi, and thanks for your interest! We're a group of five guys from the Lewis-Clark Valley area having a grand old time playing concerts around the Northwest. We play a lot of original works in addition to bluegrass and folk classics (for example Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Blackberry Blossom). We like to describe our sound as "bluegrass, etc." due to our other stylistic influences that come peeking through every once in awhile (Folk, Celtic, Appalachian, Blues, etc.).
Our new album, "Brand New Day," is available for purchase at any of our concerts for only $10 or from CDBaby.com (and a whole host of other locations). For more information, visit Wanigan.net.
Thank you so much for the kind words and I wish you had known me longer too.....lol! Have a great rest of your day and don't be a stranger now that we're pals. peace, Donna Ulisse
Hi guys! I LOVE your rendition of Ashokan Farewell. I first heard it by Misty River. And Blackberry Blossom is one of our favorites at the bluegrass jams. Great stuff. Where can you get the CD?
