Thu
Jun
7
Wheeler Brothers
Casey James Prestwood, Jon Boland
Wheeler Brothers
Formed in Austin, WHEELER BROTHERS have emerged as one of the most exciting bands breaking out of Texas. The five-piece act composed of Austin natives combines the gutsy indie vibe of the modern central Texas music scene with the longing strains of time-honored Texas folk. Brothers Nolan, Tyler and Patrick Wheeler met Danny Matthews at LSU where they spent their afternoons picking guitars and swapping stories in the bar rooms of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Once back in Austin, the group rounded out their sound with the addition of a lifelong friend, guitarist A.J. Molyneaux. Each member brings his own musical direction and ideas to the group, and through precise vocal harmonies and a unique cast of instruments. Wheeler Brothers have created a sound that has put their name in the forefront of the Austin music scene.
Wheeler Brothers' debut album "Portraits," released in late June of 2011, was met with rave reviews on a local and national level. The release was backed by Texas swing legend Ray Benson and his label Bismeaux Records. Support from Benson, as well as a commanding presence on college radio, helped pave the way for Wheeler Brothers to roll out their first national tour in the summer of 2011. While debuting on the festival scene, Wheeler Brothers have also gained recognition supporting national acts such as Bob Schneider and Drive by Truckers. Back home in Austin, Wheeler Brothers are constantly looking for venues to accommodate their growing fan base and consistently sold out performances.
Nolan Wheeler – Guitar/Piano/Vocals
Danny Matthews – Guitar/Vocals
A.J Molyneaux – Lap Steel/Guitar/Vocals
Tyler Wheeler – Bass Guitar
Patrick Wheeler – Drums
If the late night scene on Broadway Street in Nashville, Tennessee could talk, they'd sing you a Casey James Prestwood tune. Drenched in the honest twang that made Gram Parsons and Hank Williams household names, the classic crooner's carefree vocals and careful guitar playing feel more like country than a worn-in pair of cowboy boots.
Jon Boland
Born and raised in the buckle of the Bible belt, Oklahoma City, Jon
Boland now resides in Berthoud Colorado. He was a finalist for the
prestigious 2005 Swallow Hill Singer/Songwriter contest.
Jon has since played over 400 dates ranging from farmers
markets to sold out theaters. The singer/songwriter and front man of
the band,Rosalie,has recorded a yet to be released solo album, as well
as a full band album with Rosalie called Metaphors for Hard
Living (2009). A prolific writer with a vocal delivery that conjures
images of late night optimism and whisky soaked regret, Boland has a
catalog of original songs that can best be described as authentic
heartland soul.
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