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Influences
Dave Matthews, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Sarah Maclaughlin, Johnny Cash, Coldplay, Georges Brassens, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Brian Eno, Placebo, Dilermando Reis, Paco De Lucia, Barrios, Marco Pereira, Mozart, Chopin, and many others....
Sounds Like
That's up to you entirely... I've heard Paul Simon, Dave Matthews, Bob Dylan, John Mayer, Leonard Cohen, Damien Rice... but I've also heard that I just sound like Wesley Cook... I like that the best....
"You can see the whole of mankind and much of the world in his music," said a fan of Wesley Cook. Certainly his upbringing in both Germany and Korea have a lot to do with his music, one will immediately appreciate the sound of Wesley Cook. The music itself presents an impressively broad spectrum, ranging from folk to flamenco, blues and gypsy; this range however, pales in comparison to the breadth of lyrical content found floating within the stylings of Cook's guitar. One can tell right away that songwriters such Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, John Lennon and Dave Matthews have left their mark on this talented singer/songwriter. Cook is a natural-born storyteller whose songs are packed with vivid and poignant imagery. The actual guitar work goes from bitter-sweet and rhythmic, to complex and intricate. One thing can be said for sure: no two songs will sound alike. While traveling through this varied album one will stop to find themselves on the streets of Memphis, with blues-infused tracks such as "Tasty Devil Woman" and "How It's Gotta Be", or perhaps sitting in a Barcelona Theater with the Flamenco track "Spanish Dancer". Wherever the music takes the listener, they are sure to find themselves anticipating the next spellbinding song.
In his relatively short time on the music scene, Cook has garnered the admiration and loyal following of critics and fans alike; resulting most recently in a nomination from the 2006 Athens Music Awards for Soloist of the Year. It has been said many times that if one can stand out in Athens, then one has accomplished something, Athens is a city of musical giants to gain recognition is an admirable feat.
In August 2005, Cook began recording his first album "We've Been Here Before" at an Athens-based recording studio, Pigpen, under the direction of Daniel Maldonado Collins as a producer. After many hours spent in the confines of the studio booth, the album was oficially realeased December 1, with the festivities celebrated at Tasty World in Athens, GA. Currently Cook is promoting his debut album with a winter tour through the south east.
Cook is ever grateful for the support and encouragement of his fans.
Thank you to all!!!
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Request a song from "We've Been Here Before" on one of these local radio stations.
hey Wes, looks like good things are happening for you! If I was god for a day I'd be in the front row every night. Ironic that I still haven't heard you live...
hahaha oh course I remember. Actually I was thinking about you the other day, how crazy is that! Thanks a lot for the kind words, it's good to hear that you're doing well :]
Hi Wesley, It sure has been awhile but wanted to drop in and say hello and c how things have been going for u. Ur on both of my sites. lol. I like ur music. Anywho, take care and don't b a stranger. Blessed B.
Hey Wesley - Thanks for being a friend! You can check out all my music on iTunes & at www. cdbaby. com/rebeccaowen Stop on by my page & let me know what you think of my music :) Keep ROCKIN'!!
Yo man!, thanks alot for approving our request. Don't know if you got to hear any of the music or not, but if you haven't make sure to come by and have a hear. Also if you like it make sure to tell everyone about it and come to a show, check us on warped tour 08' as well. Also your page is awesome you rock for sure man! Cheers!
I really like your music, keep up the great work. Please come back and check me out sometime real soon. I will be updating my music and profile consistently.
How's the music going for you? Sounds great! BTW, if you need names and numbers to ppl who you are looking for to help you in your career, let me know, I think I can throw a few names out to you. Take care and stay in touch...xo
Awww man...got your message too late ;o( I wish I would have known - I would have definately came! Good luck with the move to ATL, I'm sure you will love it. So, what's this 'work' you have for me?
