Keys and mandolin Tom (Two Finger) Clark, Shane (steady) Leddy in charge of upright and bringin the party, Joe Killer, the best ever, on fiddle, Emiliano Rodriguez (big bear) cello, Baby Girl Phil Pardel on drums (and wood block), and Wes (come on guys it's time for me to have a nickname too...) Mattheu singin and playing 12 string.
OUR NEW CD IS OUT NOW! special thanks to Brad Jacobson (lapsteel, banjo), Chris Kasper (electric guitar & vocals), Adrien Reju (vocals), The Sisters 3 - Anna Christie, Cassandra, and Beatrice Saddler (vocals), Billy Blaise Dufala (sax, flute), Koofreh Umoren (trumpet). Email us for a copy. $12 each.
Influences
dirt,trees,my truck,fishin',dive bars,neil,hubba bubba,my dog,hank,farmfairs,
rhymes,bernie,beef jerky,hangover's,wetnap collectin',will,bill and lil,frank and irene,my parents and all the olderwurtel's and mattheu's,t.v. commercials,price is right,my girl and you.
Over the past 10 years Wes Mattheu has played with many musicians with his project The New Way Down. He has finally found his family of pickers and crooners. They are paving the road between old and new by using mandolin, fiddle, the upright bass, and cello; some dating back to 1910. These Philadelphians are forced to explain, “Yes we do live in the city and not in the hills of Kentucky”. Playing everything from art openings to all night bar room honky-tonks, when the hammer swings down make sure you’re front row for the explosion.
Video for "Beer Yip"
Wes Mattheu and the New Way Down's Friend Space (Top 14)
Thanks for checking out my music. I'll be performing at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ this Friday Sept. 11th at 8 PM with my band. Come hang out!...and how you been?
When you playin again dude, I dont see upcoming shows. We got one monday at north star at 7PM if youre interested. You should think about making it to philly folk fest too, best weekend of the year.
The Handmade Philly Team presents "Art Beat, Making it to Music"
When: August 15, 2009 6pm - 11pm Where: Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore, Philadelphia, PA
Save the date!
Handmade Philly is hosting an event!
Join us for a night of live music and making. Bring your art / craft projects, sketchbook, yarn, etc. Music will be provided by local musicians including open mic. Activities will
include free workshops and a supply swap.
August 15th at Studio 34 from 6 to 11pm. $5 admission. This event is open to the public, all ages.
Wes, Dan O'Toole here. Shot in the dark, but I was wondering if you knew a place on the cheap where my band could rehearse for the next few months. Catch you later.
Come join us Friday May 15th @ 9:00 PM @ Club Risque! All Out Friday Night featuring Dive, Even The Res, and Spy The Thinker - $10 gets you into the show upstairs and the gentleman's club downstairs. For updates check www.myspace.com/risquelive.
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