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Wideawake
Rock / Pop

chasin down the light



AUSTIN, Texas
United States

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   Wideawake: General Info
Member Since11/30/2004
Band Websitewideawake.com
Band Members


scott leger
vocal, guitar


chris heerlein
bass, vocal


matt fletcher
drums


andy dollerson
keys

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Record LabelArtist Garage
Type of LabelIndie


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Jan 7 2010 12:00P
THE ROCK BOAT X TAMPA, Florida

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For Wideawake, the Austin-based power-pop/rock five-piece, this was the underlining mantra hanging in the air of the group's recording studio. Each thump of the bass drum and each tingling guitar chord resonates with the thoughts of inspiration; of turning pain into an element of hope, of encouragement. In short, it's music to make you feel alive.

This is the blueprint for Wideawake, a band mastering the ebbs and flows of triumphant contradiction. With a weaving of pop and alternative rock, they turn loss into optimism, sorrow into hope. And with their label debut Something That We Can't Let Go, Wideawake has been able to fully translate that message in the group's nown music. After twelve years as a band and two years spent working on the album, Wideawake has garnered their own sort of triumph. After moving to Austin from a small northwest town the group learned how to be a rock band in the smoky confines of Texas venues. Wideawake has parlayed the trials and rigors of the musician lifestyle to this very moment. The platform has been set, and Wideawake comes prepared with climaxing choruses, pain-strained vocal lines, and breathtaking crescendos.

Recorded with CJ Eiriksson (U2, Blue October, Matchbox Twenty, Jack's Mannequin), Something That We Can't Let Go is the pinnacle of the band's career. It is both accessible and challenging, an effort in facing the roughest patches of life to bring out our best. Tracks like "Higher" and "Stay" shine with gleaming choruses and driving guitars, reminiscent of a more powerful version of contemporaries The Fray or a modernized Matchbox Twenty. The ambitious "Maybe Tonight, Maybe Tomorrow" is the most poignant of the band's offerings, dabbling in acoustic minimalism and a stirring climax. The track's proceeds have all gone to support another Austin
inspiration: The Lance Armstrong Foundation

The group's sensibilities attain a personal connection while reaching for something bigger, something more epic than the everyday. "We all need something bigger than ourselves to hold our heads high" croons Leger, reaching an assured epiphany on "Bigger Than Ourselves". In doing, Wideawake reminds us that faith in a better tomorrow is justified.

With this personal connection in tow, it makes sense that Wideawake's sound has served as the backdrop for Scrubs, Grey's Anatomy, Freedom Writers, CNN, The Real World, and Dawson's Creek, amongst other programs. This connection has also transitioned to the stage, where the band has performed with the likes of Switchfoot, Blue October, and Sheryl Crow.

After twelve years of being one of the best unsigned bands in the world, Something That We Can't Let Go has set the platform to expand on Wideawake's already-devoted fan base. Whether the band's infectious, emotive music can change the world remains to be seen. But rest assured that it can connect with something universal all of us, inspiring us to find the things worth searching for.






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Calling Out West (The Gothic Dec. 17th!).

Calling Out West (The Gothic Dec. 17th!).



Nov 18 2009 1:46 AM

Hey! How's it going?
.myzaree

Oh Gawsh



Nov 18 2009 1:46 AM

Hey, I heard you guys a few years back. Where's your other songs? I loved..."She likes purple..."
Circle H Entertainment

Taylor Hood



Nov 18 2009 1:45 AM

Whats up fellas! Long time no see... yall dont come play for us in Lubbock anymore.  I will have to catch a show down in Austin sometime.  What has been going on? New album?  Yall touring much? Hope to hear from you guys soon!

All the Best,
Taylor

Angela

Angela



Oct 23 2009 4:06 AM

Thanks for the add! Hope you're having a blessed day!
BDiddy

BDiddy



Oct 17 2009 9:45 PM

I need a Wideawake fix Please come to the Iron Horse Pub!! You all are so missed!!
º°¤LoR擄º

LoriAnn Giron



Oct 6 2009 4:32 PM

You guys should come to San Antonio! I don't know if y'all have ever played down here but I figure you're due for a visit! places like the white rabbit, the warhol, limelight, and maybe Scout Bar would be awesome!!
-Micky

-Micky



Oct 6 2009 4:32 PM

PLEASE COME TO DALLAS OR FORT. WORTH SOON! I USED TO WATCH YOU GUYS IN LUBBOCK ALL THE TIME!!!
Benjamin

Benjamin Smith



Sep 8 2009 4:48 AM

Hay guys i have the livestrong song as my ring tone it rocks im glad a song was made about it and that u did it.
Dave Robbins

Dave Robbins



Aug 31 2009 2:30 AM

Killer Band!! Great meeting you today Scott. Look forward to writing together.
Peace, Dave
Seth White

Seth White



Aug 31 2009 2:30 AM

hey, i was wonder if you guys could send me the music for maybe tonight, maybe tomrrow song. Like tabs and sheet music for keyboard and everything. I have benefit to play at and i wanted to cover that song, cause it would be perfect. and i was wondering if i can get those from you guys.

thanks
finding fiction

finding fiction



Jul 29 2009 1:55 PM

hope all's well duudez..be back 2 tx soooon
prozak

prozak



Jul 17 2009 7:50 PM

I wish I could be there to see your show tomorrow @ cedar, but I am in Europe and won't be back til next month :-(

It's been too long since I've had my Wideawake fix
Hope you guys are doing well!
Special kind of crazy

Special kind of crazy



Jul 19 2009 11:02 PM

Had a blast at the show last night. A little hot but it was great!!!! Look forward to the next time you guys play.

Thanks
Tx Venus

Venus Paternite



Jul 20 2009 9:51 PM

Please post "Forgotten" love it!
Great seeing you guys, I posted some terrible sounding video's on youtube from the show. We had a blast as always!
Bears Say RAWR! (HOT TOPIC NOV. 12)

Bears Say RAWR! (HOT TOPIC NOV. 12)



Jul 13 2009 8:49 PM

hey guys whats up =] you guys mean the world to us thanks for hanging with the sunshine kids back in the day =]

-drew
Billy

Billy



Jun 20 2009 1:27 PM

I 2nd that Dallas comment! COME TO DALLAS please!!
Ali G

Ali G



May 29 2009 5:23 AM

Come to Dallas!!! its been too long :o( We miss you like crazy!!!
Megan

Megan Martin



May 13 2009 4:37 PM

Where can i purchase your albums? You guys are awesome!
-jennaaaa;☆ - [f.t.p]

Jennaa, Buellerr



May 13 2009 11:03 PM

hi, im Jenna and i think
yall are amazingg:)
can't wait for yall to
be biggg. i need a CD
pronto!

:D
Comment mee backk
when you can pleasee.
Nicole ♥

Nicole Bennett



May 20 2009 1:10 PM

Recently discovered the song "Hey John"...all I can say is beautiful...just plain beautiful!
Heath

Heath



May 20 2009 3:11 PM

Driving down from Dallas to see you play at the TAP ROOM! Bringing friends. May just have to come back and float the river for the July show.
Austin Gibbs

Austin Gibbs



May 10 2009 6:41 PM

hey! how are you?
Andi

Andi



Apr 28 2009 2:28 AM

Thanks for rockin us by the sea!!! You're music is such a gift :)

Hope to see you soon!
Tom

Tom



Apr 29 2009 12:59 PM

Hey Ya'll.....loved the Saturday afternoon show across the street. It seems ya'll get better and better every time you play. Which means you just need to play more....like in Austin.....like thru the summer....ok!!??!!! :)
Lisa

Lisa



May 2 2009 10:21 PM

Hey what news???
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