Skip vonKuske's "The Guest List" with
Will West
- Edgefield Winery |
- Monday, December 17, 2012
- 7 p.m. |
- Free |
- 21 and over
About Skip vonKuske's "The Guest List" with
Noted cellist Skip vonKuske's "Diva Series" was a weekly fixture at Edgefield Winery from January 2005 through December 2008. He's back again with "The Guest List." Each week a different singer songwriter joins this "one man backup band."
A member of both Vagabond Opera and The Portland Cello Project, Skip has performed in Europe and all over North America, and on hundreds of CDs, both local and national.
- website:
- http://www.skipvonkuske.com
About Will West
Carolina-born songwriter Will West performs with a rotation of acoustic musicians called The Friendly Strangers, featuring an array of fantastic Portland players on banjo, cello, mandolin, horns, percussion and other surprises. Together they create a signature acoustic sound blending Old Time Roots and Folk Influences with Modern Inspirations & Positive Vibes. They tend to improvise and experiment, and they have a great time doing it.
One the 2nd Wednesday of each Month, Will West joins us with a guest member of The Friendly Strangers Band. Music starts at 8pm with a fun blend of original songs and cover tunes in a fun, casual setting.
Will West & The Friendly Strangers released their debut album called "Take this Moment" in January of 2011. Songs have been featured on KINK FM101.9 & KZME FM107.1 in the greater Portland area. The song "Understand" was featured on the KINK FM Local's Only Sampler Volume 4 in the summer of 2011. The album was recently launched as a new station on Pandora Radio.
The son of a fiddle player, West cites Old-Time Bluegrass, Blues and Heavy Metal music as some of his early influences. West moved to Portland in the summertime of 2002 and began cutting his teeth as a performer at Open-Mics and busking in Northwest Portland. He picked up his first formal gigs in 2004 and has been on a steady rise in the vibrant Northwest Music scene.
Will West has released 2 solo albums. A collection of live studio recordings called "Reconstruction" in 2004. As well as a full length studio album called "Shine" in 2007.
His live performances continue to evolve and change. As a solo performer or with variations of a band, West pulls off fantastic acoustic guitar playing with smoothly delivered vocals and harmonica. Every show is an experience and it's all about the vibe...
"The Friendly Strangers are a formidable ensemble, boasting fiddles, banjos and mandolins, all guided by West's casual ringleading" - The Portland Mercury ~ Up&Coming
"He incorporates rootsy, acoustic folk with a bluesy, almost hip-hop-like sense of rhythm. West is a funky, acoustic pop songsmith with a flare for lyricism and rich melodies." - Post & Courier (Charleston, SC)
"West's clean guitar and polished voice feel like warm sunshine through a car window." - Independent Weekly (Raleigh, NC)
"A favorite of those Delta Blues/Folk lovin' Types. Never performing a song the same way twice. This crooner is a storyteller with a soft touch. Check him out. " - Willamette Week
- website:
- http://www.willwestmusic.com/
- MySpace page:
- http://www.myspace.com/willsmusic
