Chicago Band Archive: A-Z Listing: W
You’re looking at the band archive section of Live Music Chicago. These are bands that have been part of the website since it was launched. Some are still together and working, others have split up and gone their separate ways and some have re-grouped as different acts. Feel free to look through this list to take a look at Chicago bands past and present. If you’re interested in booking any of these acts, give us a call at 312-698-8995. If the band you’re interested in is no longer available, it’s likely we have a newer band that has a similar play list.
The Wanderers
Rock and punk band from Hammond Indiana, just south of chi town. Rock and punk.
Warbrides
Rock ‘n Roll. All Original Alt/Rock. Killer Music.
Waxon Seven
Rock. Original garage rock band with british taste and old school punk flair.
The Wes Hollywood Show
Original music, combining mod era hooks with new wave know-how. Pop-rock-britpop-powerpop
215 West
Cover band for now. Covers include top 40 FM hits throughout the ages — literally, from Sinatra to Smashmouth. This band works approximately 12-14 weeks a year out of the USA. To date, they have performed for ambassadors and dignitaries in such nations as Venezuela, Indonsiia, Finland, East Timor, Bali, and Poland. With all four men singing lead as well as back-up vocals, this band has carved out an international reputation for excellence in mucicianship as well as showmanship. With a vast repertiore that spans the decades to today’s current sounds, these fellas are certain to make your special event shine.
Westward Expansion
Original material-few covers real good; Acid-jazz folk with a classical twist. Available for private parties, clubs, weddings, restaurants, festivals.
WikkeD
Influences Slipknot, Mudvayne, Disturbed, Staind, Metallica. Original music. We do a few covers once in a while. Members: Rob- Voices; Marcin- 6 Strings; Anthony- 6 Strings; Zak- 4 strings; Kev- Hitting.
Wild Rice
Cover material. Wide variety, mostly rock and blues,some country and jazz. For example:
Hey Bartender (Koko Taylor)
Honky Tonk Women (Rolling Stones)
Devil Went down to Georgia (Charlie Daniels)
What’s Up (4 Non-Blondes)
You Oughta Know (Alanis Morisette)
Sweet Child O Mine (Guns & Roses)
Summertime (Gershwin)
Witroy
Alternative/emo rock. Witroy is an all original band with a slew of great original tunes. Influences include Led Zep, The Beatles, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, STP, and many more.
Wolcott
Rock, rock and roll soul revue. Rockin your ass with soul. Original rock.