WHY

Alternative Pop Rock

WHY

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"Power. Passion. Purpose. Those three words describe the music of Winnipeg’s WHY... This is a band with tremendous potential."

-Doug Gallant - CANADIAN MUSICIAN Magazine

"Why listen to WHY? Why not? WHY's material fits the definition of Good Music(tm): perceptive songwriting, solid vocals, well-honed performances with plenty of hooks and clean, bright production."

-Scott James THE Q FM Victoria B.C.

WHY is a Canadian Alternative Rock Band with Jeremy Dell(lead guitar), Dave Bergmuller(drums), Brian Cook(vocals) *feat live: Mandy Peters(bass), Eric Nordquist(keyboards/rhythm guitar).
2007 WHY released the album “RED” The single (and title track) "RED" sat a #1 on the KICK FM Winnipeg Top 40 for 4 weeks in a row, and was named "Song of the Year". Second single, "The Surface",hit charts, hitting #1 on KICK FM and #5 on THE Q FM in Victoria, BC.
2010 a early demo of "PRISONER of HOPE" is released supporting UNICEF's work in Haiti. 100% of WHY’s iTUNES profits go directly to UNICEF.
WHY have played festivals, have been opening act for recording artists: DANKO JONES, ILL SCARLETT, EDGAR WINTER...
WHY were voted “Best Rock Band In Canada” by INTEL CANADA star search.

WHY were invited by Bono's organization ONE, to film a performance of a iconic Protest Song to be part of Bono's brainchild Agit8 for the G8 to draw attention to extreme poverty. WHY covered The Stones "Gimme Shelter" and invited beloved Winnipeg R&B singer FLO to join the rooftop performance.
WHY's performance is featured on ONE.org international site. WHY were the only Canadian rock band asked to participate.
Other artists involved : MUSE, U2, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, GREEN DAY, Tom Morello, Sting, MUMFORD AND SONS, Elvis Costello, One Direction, AEROSMITH, USHER, Will-Iam...

2013 WHY released their album "The Leap".
Available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dSK0xgQj44dhTSmZX8Ch7?si=a4qWHJtcTgynZt08RekjNA

Nov 2019 WHY released the album "Despite All The Darkness"

Just Before COVID lockdown WHY quickly recorded the single "Calloused Heart"
The single was released in full length and radio edit. Available on all streaming platforms.

Dec 1st WHY released their single "Soul Declares" (Available on all platforms.)

Followed by the release of "Soul Declares" (Energy Drink Remix) by WATERMARK

The official Video for "Soul Declares" by WHY is on Youtube.

WHY are booking dates now.
www.whytheband.com
Booking: why.booking@gmail.com
 

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