Wes Walters
Buffalo, New York, United States
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Wes Walters is a quintessential singer/songwriter, crafting melodies to perfectly fit his raw, emotive lyrics. His vocal delivery is as effortless as it is passionate and dead-on. Whether singing stories of love and love lost, or reflecting on the rough and tumble road of a true believer, he invariably resonates with any listener! Five stars! - Phenom
Discography
Personal releases:
"Rebel of a Doubt Scene" - 2008 - mainstream songwriter release
(Available on I-tunes)
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Releases for others:
"Restoration" - 2009 - 9-song worship ep written for local Buffalo ministry
"Hope's Last Breath" - 2006 (lead singing for worship band - "Echosflow"
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Bio
Buffalo, NY by way of Nashville. Wes Walters (Wesley Layton Walters) is one gutsy and refreshing songwriter with a strong and soulful, yet sweetly touching voice. “Live, he is a captivating singer and heart-punching as a songwriter.” His songs and inspiration come from “crazy people” as he says. (a group in which includes himself) He’s influenced by the likes of Glen Hansard, Jon Foreman, Bruce Springsteen, Morissey, Counting Crows, and Chris Cornell. Wes is a SESAC affiliated writer who has been singing since age 3. He has performed in everything from choirs, to opera, to national touring rock bands for years.
His debut album "Rebel of a Doubt Scene" was released in October 2008 at the Basement in Nashville right before his move to Buffalo, NY. This album combined the talents of former band mates from his rock band, The Throws. Producer and Guitar player, John Potts built the album along with Mike Carr at Dark Horse Studios in Franklin, TN. Truly a release for music lovers and songwriters everywhere, Rebel of a Doubt Scene has a beautifully refreshing perspectives on lyrics and melody while offering rock, folk, as well as a piano ballad in the title soundtrack. (Available on I-tunes)
Walters write in many different genres from folk, to rock, to country, to inspirational. Wes has written for local ministry efforts and for churches in Auburn while in college in 2000, raising support for local efforts there. Most recently in Buffalo, he released “Restoration” in August of 2009, working again with Potts. This album is for the ministry with all proceeds benefiting the ministry directly to help positively affect the community in Buffalo. It is based completely on stories of people in Buffalo who’ve been experiencing change in their lives and restoration.
Currently, as of August 2010, Wes is back in the studio working on his next release which really shows his progression into a singer/songwriter style more his own and seeing him living comfortably in a bluesy folk-rock category for sure. You can see him in the Buffalo area and around Western New York with his band at various events and venues. You can also find him always, always writing something new. Stay tuned here and on all the social networking sites for more info on the upcoming album. Check out www.weswaltersmusic.com for more info, music, and video.
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