Harry Walther Band

High energy Show full of fun

Americana music from the heart of Philadelphia

Biography
Harry Walther – Singer Songwriter from the Philadelphia area that has been bringing his version of heart felt songs of life and love for the last 15 years. Performing live shows has become a passion for Harry and his fans appreciate that. Whether it is solo, acoustic “unplugged” combo or full out band, the live shows never fail to rock the house down. The Harry Walther Band has been a staple at World Cafe Live lately.
Description
HWB is an energetic and entertaining R&R band with deep country roots in the Philly music scene going back to the ’60′s, ’70′s and ’80′s. Just released new single, “Western Gate” is making waves in the Americana charts.

Band Interests

HWB is an energetic and entertaining R&R band with deep country roots in the Philly music scene going back to the '60's, '70's and '80's. Playing originals and covers that include everything from Elvis, Beatles, Stones, Allman Brothers, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Marshall Tucker, Johnny Cash and more! But there original songs stand on there own with great songwriting and and a great band that brings there songs to life the Harry Walther Band proves to be a great Americana Rock ground that is not to be missed.

Genres: Americana / Americana Rock / Acoustic Rock / Country Roots Rock

Harry Walther – Lead Vocals,Guitars,Mandolin,Harmonica

Harry Walther - Veteran Singer Songwriter from the Philadelphia area that has been entertaining fans with acoustic shows as well as classic high energy rock shows with the HWB, The Harry Walther Band for last 15 years. Performing a wide scale of classic covers as well as original songs ranging from rock to folk to country rock which Harry calls Rock n Roll but has been label by others as Americana. With the great line up that Harry has put together in the HWB band the live shows never fail to rock the house down.

Jeff Moran - Bass Guitars Vocals

Playing Bass and singing lead and backing vocals for many years in many bands such as Crossroads and The Graters in the Philadelphia area as well as the suburbs.

Classic Rock, Dance and Blues now Jeff has moved up to playing Americana with The Harry Walther Band and brings a whole life and soul to the bands music in his heart felt playing.

John O'Connell - Drums,Vocals,Percussion

Johnny O has been drumming in the Philadelphia area club scene since he was found on the side of the road by a traveling group of Gypsy’s as new born the only thing he had on him was a pair of drum sticks. The rest is legend.

Matt Dubeck -Acoustic & Electric Guitars

Matt has been playing Rythm Acoustic Guitars in the Philadelphia Area as well as Levitown Pa. for a few years in bars andnight clubs with his own project (DU DOC ROC) and with (link hidden)tt has brought his Country Rock Soul to the table for The Harry Walther Band

Chris Coll - Lap Steel Guitars,(link hidden)njo,Mandolin

Chris comes from a long line of accomplished musicians. Having grown up in a musically diverse household, he was exposed to classical, jazz, country, Irish, Scottish, and other ethnic music from an early age. Chris first learned the drums at age 3 from his father, who was an accomplished drummer and bagpiper. After trying many musical instruments, ranging from the trumpet to the oboe, he started the banjo at age 20. By age 23, he was playing with a popular Irish band in the Philadelphia area. In 1994, he co-founded the Irish/Rock band “Rockall” which played such venues as the Pennsylvania Convention Center, The Valley Forge Convention Center, Trop World Casino, and numerous festivals and clubs. Over the last several years, Chris has added slide guitar and Dobro to his arsenal of stringed instruments. He is currently playing with several Irish, country and bluegrass groups.

JILL MARIE - Accordion , Backing Vocals

Jill can recall taking lessons in grade school on the very same accordion she plays for the HWB.
The Harry Walther Band

A multi-instrumentalist with classical training, Jill considers playing music with, and, especially, for others, to be one of life's greatest joys.

Jill brings everything she has to table for the HWB in her playing and it shows in the music and live shows and the band is a better band for it.

Our lighting is basic
We do not provide a stage for our events
If we need to provide a sound system for a show (bring a PA system and sound man) there could be a extra cost.