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Hailing from Seattle, but arriving seemingly out of nowhere, Welcome are both distinct and familiar, at once drawing the listener in, and suggesting worlds of possibilities. An essentially traditional line-up of guitar, bass, drums, dual (often double-tracked) vocals, and a couple of guitars (admittedly augmented by some unconventional home made pedals and FX), they manage to wrench or coax new shapes at will. Formed over ten years ago, Welcome have taken their own time to find their voice, making allowances in their schedule to accomodate other bands, projects, and a lengthy hiatus, before returning with newfound focus. Having undergone several...

The Welcome is an up-and-coming indie rock band fronted by singer/songwriter Gehring Miller, formerly of the band Audible Empire. They recently released their debut, self-titled EP, which can be heard right here and downloaded for free at the band's website, www.thewelcomemusic.com. The Welcome will be playing shows in and around Chicago beginning in February 2010. .

five guys. five words. DEATH IS NOT WELCOME HERE far from being just the band's name, these words have become a resounding declaration, echoing around dirty venues, heard by thousands of kids already. the plan is simple, tell the Truth as it is, and never compromise. hailing from the midlands, DINWH have already strayed far from their home soil. they've notched up two US tours, a trip to the russian border, and are still trying to play every single random UK town they can find. on their travels they've played alongside bands like maylene and the sons of disaster, alesana,...

The Welcome Wagon is a married couple, the Reverend Thomas Vito Aiuto and his wife Monique, who execute a genre of gospel music that is refreshingly plain. Their hymns are modest and melodic and take on a vast history of sacred song traditions, delivered with the simple desire to know their Maker—and each other—more intimately. Vito was born in Tecumseh, Michigan, and attended Western Michigan University where he developed a love for writing poetry. His first book of poems, Self-Portrait as Jerry Quarry, was published by New Issues Press in 2002. A self-described agnostic, Vito experienced a spiritual conversion at...