WB and the Western Union
WB and the Western Union
Country, Country Western, Old Rock, Rock-a-billy, Pop Country, Blue Grasss, a bit of Blues / Jazz and on oaccasion ... a lit'l Pop Rock.
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Hard Gamblin Man
Hard Gamblin Man
Hard Gamblin Man is about a professional gambler, who's played one game too many. Mysterious to the town folk ... And gun down by a less talented player, who thinks he's been cheated. This song almost made it to TV as a theme song for a show about
Independent artist WB and the Western Union drops "Hard Gamblin Man", a Country track on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. This track holds its own in the country landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Hard Gamblin Man" has peaked at number 7 on the SoundClick Country General chart. Discover "Hard Gamblin Man" and the rest of the WB and the Western Union discography on SoundClick.
It's Who Ya Know
It's Who Ya Know
A bit of humorous slap on the hands of the music industry for missing talent, in it's so-called search for talent and good songs.
SoundClick artist WB and the Western Union presents "It's Who Ya Know", an outstanding release in the Country genre. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. Every element feels intentional, resulting in a cohesive country track that resonates. WB and the Western Union is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Country music directly to fans worldwide.
Just A Thought Of You
Just A Thought Of You
Composed originally on piano, in the dorm parlor, or lounge at thier grand piano. For a girl, I was dating in '70. Trish (Patricia Goodel) a professors daughter at CMU, in Mt. Pleasant MI. I was not a student. But she was! I converted or transposed
"Just A Thought Of You" is a Country track by WB and the Western Union on SoundClick. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. The production choices here reflect a genuine understanding of what makes country work. It has charted at #14 on the SoundClick Country General chart. Explore the full WB and the Western Union catalog on SoundClick and discover more Country music from independent creators.
WB and the Western Union was my first country band. Playing for years as a solo or backed by other local bands for years. I put this band together, to hopefully get out some of my country songs, I had piling up. We recorded my first album, in my basement, as I hired one of those locale mobile studios. It was to be just a demo album. But some songs truned out well enough to see air play. the theme of the album was, Thanks Grand Ledge. My hometown, to which I composed an original song for. Most songs on the LP, were from the early 70's. The only new song was the Grand Ledge song, "Good O'le Boy from Grand Ledge MI." It got over 3 months of air play, as well as, "Move Over" "Hard Gamblin Man" Just a thought of you" and "Tribute to Christ Jesus"
5 songs, managed to get air play off our demo.
And not one other member had any experience, performing outside their home or for friends. Mel Sharrah-Drums, Barb Morse on Piano, Rick Bellant on Guitar ... and Jake Jocobus on Bass. Not pictured as he joined the band, just days before our recording effort. But a great guy, who didn't mind not being on the cover. The band lasted 4 years ... but disbanded due to my financial problems, trying to get them promoted and local club gigs that didn't pay enough to cover expenses.
Band/artist history
Most of it's in the intro. WE play primarily around the Mid-Michigan, and tri-state area.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Not any longer, since we broke up in 88. My friend Mel, (Drummer) Passed away a few years ago. Barb married and has 4 kids. Rick went on with several other bands. And Jake became a hermit, up in the U.P. I continued on with other bands, short term ... and as a slol once again. And playing all my own instruments, allowed me to record myself, on many of the pieces here on SC. I was doing it befor the band ... and after, now.
Your musical influences
See WB_1950 for this as it was also the samef for the Western Union, as well.
What equipment do you use?
Peavy 600 PA. Mostly Fender amps & guitars, Tele's, Bassman, Bass ... one Ibenez, acoustic 12 string one 6 string. Shure M58 Mics, and a set of Roger Drums. Barb had a Yamama, Eletric Piano.
Anything else?
Just ashame, the industry locally, considered most bands, no matter how good? As least on priority? this lead to low paying gigs, you couldn't make a living or even keep equipment up and going. Myself, I sacrificed for the band, by pooring most of my funds back into promo and equipment hoping we'd get picked up by a label ... and agency. But the stables were full back then? to spite a great name, good songs, and a large fan base, which was created by my efforts and promo ideas. I didn't know then ... I had the MS. And pushed myself right into a real health problem, trying to help the band make it to the top. Many fans couldn't believe we didn't either?
Lansing, MI., MI
USA
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727107
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