The Wakos are the greatest band in the world (shit). Although the group has only one official release under their belt, 2007's East of Eden, anyone who has seen them live knows they have an extensive catalog of songs. First forming in 2005, the band became one of the staples of the Buffalo live music scene, performing regularly in classic drunk dumps like Merlin's, McGarret's and Broadway Joe's. Then, through a variety of circumstances, things began to drop off a bit. Shows became fewer and far between, members cycled in and out, and for a while it seemed like the future was uncertain. It was during this time that new ideas began to surface. Their studio began filling up with a plethora of synths, samplers, and eager musicians looking to collaborate on something different. Armed with new toys and open minds, they began recording like madmen, amassing a new catalog of songs that both depart from and reinforce their original sound. The group is now poised to release three albums this coming year: the moody, electronically tinged abbababba, the beachy concept album Paulo Julia, and the somewhat politically minded Out of the Fold. Their set at the buffaBLOG Holiday Party will feature selections from all three.
While the songs lend themselves to a variety of accompaniment, the standout element has always been the harmonies. Kevin Crowley's light falsetto falls somewhere in between Paul Simon and early Sting, and Chris Young's mid range harmonies bring an eerie depth to the mix, making them one of the more unique vocal pairings out there. Joining them for the live show will be Ryan Campbell (Rhubarb), Adam Schmidt (Little Mountain Band) original bass player Jay Schulz, and yours truly(I'm from this band!). Come see the greatest band in the world get their groove back.
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