When
not rocking out hard and heavy with the full band, brothers Mike (bass/vocals) and
Dave (guitar/vocals) also like to dial it back a little and perform as the
“Whisky Train Acoustic Duo.”
Mike Walsh – Vocals/Acoustic Bass
Dave Walsh – Vocals/Acoustic Guitar
A big advantage of a duo (as
opposed to being a solo act) is vocal harmonies—and Mike and Dave pride
themselves on having those special blended harmonies that only siblings can
have!
The WT Duo has worked regularly
throughout the Mid-Atlantic for many, many years and maintain a good-sized
following wherever they go. Their music
selection is very diverse and guaranteed to please a crowd of many ages and
musical tastes, ranging from old classics right on up through modern rock
tunes. Additionally, the acoustic format
allows them an outlet to play songs that they don’t perform with the full band,
along with many of the party rock favorites that get the bar patrons having fun
and singing along.
At any given show, one can expect
to hear a healthy, heaping helping of straight-up Americana/Roots music which
can include classic artists such as Tom Petty, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and
CCR, all the way up to more modern artists such as Green Day, Foo Fighters,
Jack Johnson, Sublime, and Jason Isbell. Occasionally, a few original songs are also peppered in if and when the
mood strikes.
The Brothers Walsh have also
created a side-project for recording—The Rockin’ Ryes. This studio “band” was created as a means to
release all-original material that is a bit more “roots rock” than anything
recorded with the full Whisky Train band. Their debut album, “Welcome to The Roaring ‘20s” is available for
download at most major online retailers (Bandcamp, Amazon, and Apple Music),
on CD at all live shows (and on Amazon), and is streaming on Spotify, as well. The album was also released on limited
edition VINYL (still the best format!).
The WT Duo is sure to add an
added element of excitement to any dock bar, neighborhood pub, backyard party,
and any venue that’s looking for an entertaining and stripped-down setup paired
with a great selection of tunes and good fun. See ‘ya at the next stop!