Band Facts Genre:
Texas Folk Rock
Members:
Nolan Wheeler (Guitar/Piano/Vocals) Danny Matthews (Guitar/Vocals) Tyler Wheeler (Bass) A.J Molyneaux (Lap Steel/Guitar/Vocals) Patrick Wheeler (Drums)
Website:
www.wheelerbrothersmusic.com
Contact:
patrickmcassidy@gmail.com
“Ghost in the Valley”
http://goo.gl/wU2QU
WHEELER BROTHERS
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 Formed in Austin, WHEELER BROTHERS have emerged to the group with precise vocal harmonies and a unique cast of as one of the most exciting bands breaking out of Texas. instruments. Wheeler Brothers have created a sound that has put The five piece act composed of Austin natives combines the their name in the forefront of the Austin music scene. gutsy indie vibe of the modern central Texas music scene with the longing strains of time honored Texas folk. Broth- Wheeler Brothers’ debut album Portraits, released in late June ers Nolan, Tyler, and Patrick Wheeler met Danny Matthews of 2011, was met with rave reviews on a local and national level. at LSU where they spent their afternoons picking guitars The release was backed by Texas swing legend Ray Benson and and swapping stories in the bar rooms of Baton Rouge 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 Music Mag Brothers have also gained recognition supporting national acts FREE MP3’s such as Bob Schneider and Drive by Truckers. Back home in Austin, Wheeler Brothers are constantly looking for venues to “Home for the Holidays” accommodate their growing fan base and consistently sold out http://goo.gl/IADm0 performances.
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They are also continuing their trend of festival appearances and will be playing at UTOPIA FEST which will take place in Utopia, Texas on October 14th and 15th. It will be a must see performance at the festival.
“Portraits”
http://goo.gl/mTKCg
“Save the Nightly” http://goo.gl/jq699
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