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WAZ
Acoustic / Rock / Alternative

"7/28 The Secret EP on iTunes! LA show 7/30!"

Los Angeles, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/25/2008
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   WAZ: General Info
Member Since9/8/2004
Band Websitewazmusic.com
Band MembersWAZ, DANNY, MALCOLM and JAMIE
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Press

- Paste Magazine featured WAZ in April 2008 in their Paste Recommends section.
- WAZ, “I Will Follow” [U2 Cover] California troubador gives a U2 staple the “Fox Searchlight love scene” treatment. (Rolling Stone)
- Some albums take little or no effort to like. The Sweet Bye and Bye is not only one of those releases, it’s the kind of album that may just have major label execs wondering where the hell he’s been all their lives. Then again, maybe not, because that would be giving the record industry as it currently exists too much credit. Instead, just enjoy WAZ and this gem of mainstream bliss, because music like this doesn’t come around too often. (Bullzeye)
- We feel Waz is a truly viable prospect for A&R consideration. (Music Connection Magazine)
- WAZ’s knack for beautiful memorable melodies and hooks are the cornerstone of his talents. Add to this his ability to write emotionally mature heartfelt and honest lyrics, a clarity of musical vision that is equal to the best of them, (Gus Black, Philip Price, Michael Penn, Pete Yorn etc) and one of those perfect pop voices, then this magnificent album cannot fail to be a winner. This is one of those albums that touches the heart and the mind in equal measure, the type of album you can put of repeat play and never tire of. I cannot recommend this jewel of an album highly enough. (Bucket Full of Brains)

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"Let You In" hungover on Saturday

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 30 2008 9:00P
The Secret EP Release Party @ The Hotel Cafe Hollywood, California
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
Hotel Café w/Greg Laswell Hollywood, California

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   About WAZ



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Waz, “I Will Follow” [U2 Cover] California troubador gives a U2 staple the “Fox Searchlight love scene” treatment. Maybe the antithesis of that Marvin Gaye remix — but lovely nonetheless. - J. Edward Keyes (Rolling Stone)

BIO

WAZ has arrived at a place where his melodies flow about the room yet hold the listener still. As a confessional singer- songwriter, he writes, sings, and plays with a bellowing honesty.

Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, WAZ was heavily influenced by his parent's record collection which included artists such as The Pretenders, ELO, & Neil Young. At the early age of 8, 10cc's song, "The Things We Do For Love" inspired WAZ to pick up his first guitar. After graduating college, WAZ packed up his car and drove west having no idea what the future held. Within a day of arriving in California, he got a call from his college buddy Pete Yorn, to start a band.

After three years of hard work and gigging in Los Angeles, Yorn signed a major deal with Columbia records. The boys picked up and went on road. It was the next three years where WAZ witnessed the emotional impact music had on people. Playing shows night after night I was always surprised to see the raw and emotional connection people have with heartfelt music & lyrics... It was this connection that inspired him to start writing his own songs.

While struggling to make ends meet, WAZ relentlessly continued to write and develop his solo presence. He found a home at the Hotel Cafe.. where many of his contemporaries were also launching their careers. It was there that he was approached by Will Golden & Al Sgro, who mentioned that they were opening a studio in an old house in Hollywood. In between recording acts such as Gary Jules, Joe Purdy, & Ian Ball, Will & Al slowly started working on what would be WAZ's first full-length album.

On January 28th, 2008, WAZ released his debut full-length album, “The Sweet Bye and Bye”. He’s been featured on Rollingstone.com, MTV’s The Hills, ABC’s Wildfire & Men In Trees, Showtime’s Weeds Compilation, XM Radio, and in Paste Magazine. His song “Mine to Remember” peaked at 14 on iTunes Folk Charts. WAZ also launched an online cooking show called, “Come For the Music…Stay for the Food” where he not only teaches his fans how to cook but premieres his new songs.

Just six months after his debut release, WAZ has found himself with another collection of songs. “The Secret” EP mixed by Jamie Candiloro (REM, Ryan Adams) & produced by Will Golden will be released exclusively on iTunes on July 28th, 2008.




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HI WAZ!!!!!
MY INTERNET CONECTION IS BACK!!!!!!!
AND IM SOOO GLAD RIGHT NOW
AND I DID MY ITINERARY FOR SCHOOL AND IM GOING TO HAVE CLASS ALL DAY!!! IT COULS BE EXAUSTIVE!
JUST 5 DAYS FOR the secret!!!!!!

cheers from here!!!
RENE

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Jul 25 2008 6:21 PM

Hey Waz, Thanks for sharing your music and your friendship:) Much success with THE SECRET. Enjoy the party!!
~Victoria
Tina Jamieson





Jul 25 2008 4:18 PM

I know...Im teasing you... ahahaha... Have a good one sweety... =)
short cracker ♥'s her beaner:)[a&t♥]


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Jul 25 2008 3:27 PM

nice to mettt you too
(:
It's easy to love me...


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Jul 25 2008 2:31 PM

SxSw! Great time to come here!
Selin Sipahi.





Jul 25 2008 2:14 PM

Nice to meet you too.
Take care and im sure you will
be more successful than now.
Good luck.
xx
The Golden State (NEW SONG CLIP UP! HOT DAMN!)


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Jul 25 2008 12:50 PM

<3
karl





Jul 25 2008 12:22 PM

merci pour l'add!
karl
SECRET SAUNA SIRENS





Jul 25 2008 12:15 PM

THANK-YOU FOR INVITING US TO SWIM IN YOUR LOVELY SEASCAPE.
MERMAID EMBRACES,
SECRET SAUNA SIRENS
Laura





Jul 25 2008 11:55 AM

thanx 3 the add request, it is great 2 hear awesome music that is not the same ole same ole....very refreshing.
Selin Sipahi.





Jul 25 2008 11:48 AM

Hii! thanks for the add.
No,i havent heard the song of the hills.
But i listened it. And i love it.
All songs are great.
You are the best. :)
How are you doing?
xx
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Jul 25 2008 11:40 AM

dude your songs are awsome(:
miss.vaL;<33wOrdd.





Jul 25 2008 11:24 AM

heyyy,
thanks for the add
lovelovee,
Val
kris





Jul 25 2008 11:23 AM

I just wanted to say
woah!
ur music is just...amazing!<3333
all the lyrics are awesome<3
keep doing good stuff!
Alanis Sky





Jul 25 2008 11:16 AM

Nice to meet you too :)
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Jul 25 2008 11:01 AM

thanks for reaching out Waz.
:]
i'm loving your tunes.
Tiffanie. I ♥ Dylann.


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Jul 25 2008 11:00 AM

commentt my picture please.
<333
tram---[TK]


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Jul 25 2008 10:54 AM

Hii! (: you're song Mine to remember is so heart warming! ('; it's so cute ! (: i hope to hear from you one day ! :D by the way if you need anything you can always ask me if you want.
Pamela =)





Jul 25 2008 10:53 AM

Hey, thanks for the add. =)
Your music is great ^______^
bbycks zahraa





Jul 25 2008 10:48 AM

thanks for the super duper add (:
your tunes are wicked :D
brigitte79





Jul 25 2008 10:24 AM

good evening
greeting on your page for me to recharge your songs gres
how are you
spends a good weekend
Kiss Hebergement gratuit d image et photo
Tina Jamieson





Jul 25 2008 9:23 AM

I love your song Mine To Remember... its so beautiful... =)

Have a great weekend...

Hugs & Kisses,

Tina~
♥~Tami~♥





Jul 25 2008 9:18 AM

Thanks for the add request...I like your music!!

Tami
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Jul 25 2008 8:01 AM

hi~
your voice is nice~i like it~
thx for the add~
this is china~
what's up??
Tena





Jul 25 2008 7:47 AM

your new song is great.... looking forward to hearing more from you
Jian





Jul 25 2008 7:36 AM

U R the one who is CUTE


And


I am the One who is spreading these RUMOURS


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I saw U on the road that day


U Were Looking so fine


Ur Face So Divine


Ur Walk So Perfect


My Heart Started to Sing a Sweet Song??????.


WHO LET THE DOGS OUT


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A - U r Attractive


B - U r the Best


C - U r Cute


D - U r Dear 2 Me


E - U r Excellent


F - U r Funny


G - U r Good-Looking


H - hehehe


I - I'm


J - JOKING


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Another MOON ? Possible


Another SUN ? Possible


Another SKY ? Possible


Another Frnd Like U ? Impossible


'coz GOD can't make the same MISTAKE twice


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Roses are RED


Violets are BLUE


Monkeys Like U


Should be kept in the ZOO


Dun Worry, u'll find me there TOO


Not in the Cage, but LAUGHING AT U


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U r the ACCENT of my Life, ALTO of my Dreams, IKON of my Eyes, ZEN of my Thoughts, INDICA of my Joy, LANCER of my Heart.


Can anyone clear this TRAFFIC JAM plzz


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Those Saprkling Eyes


Those Marvelous Lips


A 100 Watt Smile


The Majestic Walk


The Cheerful Talk


Truly Charming Personality


Guess, That's Enough abt ME


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so Sweet is ur SMILE???


so Sweet is ur STYLE???


so Sweet is ur VOICE???


so Sweet is ur EYE?????


see how Sweetly I LIE


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Look at the Ocean, see GOD's Abundance !


Look at the Sky, see GOD's Wonder !
R.a.d





Jul 25 2008 5:59 AM

Wats up Waz!!just makin sure u are makin those tunes sound in my page!!,Big day Dude!!!
Jo Jo





Jul 25 2008 12:06 AM

waz nice to meet you, jojo
Laura Love: COLOMBIA!





Jul 24 2008 9:09 PM

awww so nice music =)
thanks for the add

love
Tina Jamieson





Jul 24 2008 8:17 PM

They told me practice makes perfect, Then they said nobody is p