Wayne Graham

Rank #1 Whitesburg, KY Alternative / Rock / Americana

50% of sales go to the charity Fender Music Foundation.

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Members: Kenny Miles, Jon Grindstaff, Hayden Miles

Sounds Like: Wilco, Fleet Foxes, Pronto, Ryan Adams, Paul Simon

Label: Unsigned

Manager: Kenny Miles/ Kim Miles

Bio: Wayne Graham is the culmination of a work that began over 8 years ago, at least for band founder Kenny Miles. He and his brother Hayden have been writing, arranging, and playing music for as long as they can remember. When you add in the musical talents of band mate Jon Grindstaff, you finally h... See Full Bio

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"There is no denying that Miles has a talent for writing catchy and heartfelt songs, but there are points on Brighter By Now where he wears his influences a little higher on his sleeve. Tracks like “New Here” sound like it could be a John Mayer B-Side, and you’d swear that “Dust Your Feet” were a cover of an early My Morning Jacket song. Other tracks play this a little closer to the vest, as in the case of “At Least”, which is a quiet and introspective acoustic track that sounds heavily influenced by a Sky Blue Sky-era Wilco. For me, none of this distracts from the honesty found in the lyrics or the musical prowess required to pull off songs that can easily be likened to such prolific musicians; it’s just a fact that neither adds to or takes from the album. Opening track, “Let’s Keep It That Way” is by an large one of the strongest tracks on the album. It’s dirty and Miles’ vocals are perfect for the sound and feel they are going for."

— Jacob Dixon, Desert Hymns

“Today the music scene is full of pulsating beats, mindless hooks, and cliché lyrics. But a local band, Wayne Graham, breaks this trend and brings a different sound to the table. With a combination of new age indie-rock with timeless folk style, the band tells stories about families, using personal experiences to deliver meaning through the stories they share. Wayne Graham incorporates traditional, relaxing folk sounds with crunchy guitar licks, catchy acoustic riffs, groovy beats and bass lines. The band uses a unique mixture of electronic sounds and more traditional folk instruments such as the mandolin to create an uncommon result. Wayne Graham consists of four friends making music and traveling together. The band’s goal is “to leave listeners a little different than before hearing” them. Their captivating lyrics definitely will grab you and keep you interested throughout the entire song. ”

— Jay Farris, The Eastern Progress

“My new favorite band! These guys play every show like it is their most important one. All heartfelt lyrics and passionate original music. YOU NEED TO SEE THESE GUYS "LIVE"!!! ”

— Mark Holmes, CG's Garage

"It cannot be denied that these guys are exceptionally talented. The songwriting is excellent, being both musically astute and emotionally compelling. It made me smile to see it: these guys actually care, really care, about music."

— Dr. Tim, Kanawha Valley Live/

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Revving up for summer!
May 18, 2013
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Happy New Year!
Dec 31, 2012
It's been nice to have some time off to spend with family and friends, but as 20... [more]

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May 31

The Agrestic Music Fest…
Whitesburg, 41858, US | 4:00pm
The Agrestic Music Festival
Whitesburg, 41858, US
Fri May 31 4:00pm
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A great festival for a great cause...Autism Awareness! Many wonderful bands for one wonderful price.
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Jun 1

Agrestic Music & Arts F…
Whitesburg, KY, US | 3:00pm
Agrestic Music & Arts Fest...
Whitesburg, KY, US
Sat Jun 01 3:00pm
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Agrestic Music and Arts Festival for Autism Live Music, Magic shows, Kids Inflatables, Merchandise Vendors, Great Food, Awesome Fun, Fantastic Entertainment, and a Great Cause Description This music festival is unlike many in the area. Every year we raise money in support of Autism by hosting live bands and various other entertainment. ACAM Promotions was started to help make Letcher County a hotspot. With this festival it appears we may just do that. We have had a lot of interest from the community and hope to spread our cause throughout the region. If you have any questions or want to help in any way, please let us know.
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Jun 7

The Blue Plum Festival/…
Johnson City, TN, US | 8:00pm
The Blue Plum Festival/Ro...
Johnson City, TN, US
Fri Jun 07 8:00pm
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Sep 21

Bristol Rhythm & Roots …
Bristol, TN, US | 2:00pm
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reu...
Bristol, TN, US
Sat Sep 21 2:00pm
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UntilSeptember
Good luck at the Show on the 3rd.
Mikey Hull
It's been a long time, I just stopped by for a visit. Keep up the great work!
Nathan Clay
cool like your tunes very nice keep it up doin great..!
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Thanks! Please keep me in mind if you're ever in need of mastering. I've got 18 years worth of experience, done time at Prince's Paisley Park Studios, Sony and Freq. Maste...
Mike O'Laughlin
Thanks for the connection, best of sounds to you this week !
CarolinaBound
Fantastic sounds guys...sorry I couldn't stick around longer last night. Had to head to the house. Very Soulful vocals and tight musicianship. Very nice. See ya'll down t...