'From Cat Stevens to Jay-Z, The WMDs experiment with
all kinds of music. Don't mistake The WMDs
for just another cover
band, though. When you see them live, their personal sound creeps into
their
covers, which is enough to help listeners re-discover even their
own favorite songs.'
-Jaime Zublick, Williamsport Sun Gazette
The WMDs are a multi-talented cover band based out of New York City.
Since forming in 2004 the
band has garnered a national audience with
residencies at some of the biggest (and most demanding)
clubs
throughout the United States. Zublick continues, 'There are few bands
out there that can pull
off playing Kenny Rogers and Jay-Z in the same
evening. But that's what's best about catching The
WMDs live, their
set will keep anyone on their feet.'
The band is fronted by singer Brian Bauers, with lead guitar duties
handled by Jaime Sturm. Bassist
Mike Chiavaro and drummer Paul Amorese
round out the line-up. From Classic Rock to old school
Hip-Hop medleys,
free-style Jams to Top-40, The WMDs can execute a show like no other.
This band has an impressive resume: Brian Bauers is an award winning
producer, engineer, and
composer. His composition for Nike's 2003
Pull-up campaign was declared the year's #1 Sound Design
by Shoot
Magazine. He's played keyboards for Reggae star Matisyahu and produced
Kaki King's (Epic)
first album. Jaime Sturm spent years under the
tutelage of guitar masters Dan Converrse and Chris
Whitley. His guitar
can be heard on several recordings including TV spots for Exxon-Mobil,
Sears, Kraft
Foods and BlueFly. Drummer Paul Amorese toured the country
with acclaimed jam band Hypnotic
Clambake. He has shared the stage with
Wyclef Jean, John Mayer, Joss Stone and Jesse McCartney.
Bassist Mike
Chiavaro graduated Eastman School of Music. He recorded bass at Sony
Music for legendary
producers Phil Ramone (Paul Simon, Billy Joel) and
Jack Douglas (Aerosmith, John Lennon). He has
toured internationally
with Grammy winning singer Lenka Dusilova. The WMDs have also released
two
acclaimed original albums (available on iTunes) working with
producer John White (Chick Corea, DJ Logic).
A comprehensive song list can be found at thewmds.com/coverlist
For tour schedule, videos and more visit Myspace.com/WMDband