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Artist: Jeff Wenberg
Album: Right From The Start
Label: Unsigned
Playtime: 30:49 min
Genre: Indie
URL:
Rip date: 2009-02-21
Street date: 2006-05-08
Size: 46.68 MB
Type: Normal
Quality: 201 kbps / 4410kHz / Joint Stereo
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ôRight from the Startö sums up exactly what Jeff Wenberg accomplishes with
his new CD. As the first notes play, you know itÆs ôRight from the Startö and
as the songs progress, you realize that, not only is it right from the start,
but right in the middle and right at the end. The album is simply a
captivating story of finding love and losing love ôRight from the Start.ö
Jeff Wenberg got his musical start well before he was even big enough to hold
a guitar. In Sioux City, IA, Jeff discovered his inner Elvis through his
earliest musical memories like, Jailhouse Rock, King Creole, Viva Las Vegas,
and Blue Hawaii. And when he wasnÆt trying to record Elvis songs off the
television set with his handheld tape recorder, he was letting his dad lead
the way into the world of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Beach
Boys. Jeff recalls numerous road trips, back in the day, where his parents
loaded up the front seat with tapes and he and his brother listened and
dreamed of the days when their own music would be played on the radio. When
Jeff got his first guitar around the age of 8, he still thought himself to be
a young Elvis. It wasnÆt until he witnessed some of his first live
performances that he realized the life of ôMusicianö might be his calling. At
13, Jeff saw a young, unknown Jonny Lang, 14, perform live in his hometown
and immediately thought, ôWhoa! This is exactly what I want to be doing.ö So
he buckled down and resigned himself to music. Jeff, and his brother Mark,
got their chance to be musicians when they decided to form a band. Calling
themselves The Breakaways, the boys played extensively throughout Iowa,
Nebraska, and South Dakota. Some of their proudest moments came when they
shared the stage with such acts as: The LovinÆ Spoonful, Big Head Todd & The
Monsters, Shannon Curfman, and The Hadden Sayers Band. After medium-sized
Sioux City had given all it could for Jeff and The Breakaways, he was
desperate to move on to larger venues, more screaming fans, and a new place
to call home. Minneapolis became the big new ocean that Jeff had to swim
through, and the current tried to catch him in the undertow. Jeff struggled
to find the right combination of musicians and producers to complement his
unique style and the task proved difficult at times. But Jeff has always been
a fighter and never once let the big waves of the Twin Cities scare him off.
To entice his creativity even further, a chance encounter with legendary
songwriter/keyboardist Bruce McCabe (Jonny Lang, The Hoopsnakes) motivated
Jeff to continue his pursuits. After a persistent year of mild pestering,
Bruce gave in and the two formed a new collaborative relationship, writing
new songs and improving on old ones. As Jeff entered the recording studio,
Bruce was able to offer his invaluable advice as well as his invaluable
keyboard services and JeffÆs dynamic sound was made whole. ItÆs been 2 years
in the making and finally JeffÆs first CD, ôRight from the Startö is
complete. He teamed with producer Dik Shopteau (Kevin Bowe, Shane Henry,
Renee Austin) and found his voice. This voice channels the artists of his
past while adding his own modern flair. Jeff says, ôthis process seemed
unending, but, with DikÆs help and expertise, we fine-tuned my songwriting
skills to produce something I think will really stand out.ö Along with Dik on
bass and Bruce on keys, Jeff utilized local talents Alex Rossi (Root City
Band), Paul Mayasich (The Benderheads), Matt Zubrzycki (Amour, Mutt), and
Noah Levy (Five for Fighting, The BoDeans, The Honeydogs) to amplify the
intensity of the production. In addition to the CD full of eclectic
musicians, Jeff has formed a great live band that he feels can go the
distance. With this new formula of ear-catching music, compelling CD, and
awesome musicians, Jeff Wenberg is ready to take the music scene by the rock
æn roll horns and rock the socks off of anyone willing to jump on for the
ride!
- Track List ---------------------------------------------------------------- -
01. Runaway ( 3:38)
02. The Joke's On You ( 3:55)
03. Brand New Wings ( 4:42)
04. Cherry Red Lips ( 3:38)
05. Hard To Believe ( 3:20)
06. Right Til The End ( 3:29)
07. Let Me KNow Tonight ( 3:59)
08. Don't Ask ( 4:08)
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