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Members: Will West with a rotation of stellar Portland musicians called The Friendly Strangers

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Will West & The Friendly Strangers
Portland, OR        Folk / Roots Music / Acoustic

Bio

Carolina born songwriter Will West has called Portland, Oregon home since 2002. He performs solo acoustic and with variations of a band called The Friendly Strangers.
Will West & The Friendly Strangers recently released the album "Take this Moment...."
A blend of modern acoustic roots, improvisation and folk music....
We call it Appalachian Trance

Songs

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The Life Single (available at Ban...
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The Life Single (available at Bandcamp)
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Understand (Take this Moment)
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Understand (Take this Moment)
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In a Dream (Take this Moment)
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In a Dream (Take this Moment)
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Everytime (Take this Moment)
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Everytime (Take this Moment)
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New Shoes (Take this Moment)
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New Shoes (Take this Moment)
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Till I Met You (Live in Studio ...
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Till I Met You (Live in Studio ~ 2007)
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Comments

Kerry Leigh
Kerry Leigh: Incredible compelling compositions and performances.  Dec 02
Chris Fairbank
Chris Fairbank: I love your sound, keep it up!  Jun 17
The Fat Sparrows
The Fat Sparrows: You have a very pure voice...brilliant work!  May 27

Press

“Nominated for 'Best Male Artist' ”
—  2012 Portland Music Awards

Status

Twitter_icon_for_status: Our first full band show of the year! with Lewi Longmire Band & The Ascetic Junkies! http://t.co/NDD13KmG

Blog

love & love
May 28, 2009 at 04:10 AM
all is well in the world of will.... hope your springtime day is just fine!

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