Born and raised from the inner city of Chicago, I introduce to you a very talented artist, singer/songwriter and performer. The youngest of nine children, in a house of many genres of music, Wally absorbed and developed a musical integrity that is evident in everything he indulges. Having performed with many talented greats like Pat Monahan of the Band Train and Jim Peterik of Survivor/Ides of March, Wally has also toured in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay for New Year's Eve performances and twice performed the National Anthem at Wrigley Field. Wally has had much success as a singer and songwriter throughout his professional career ranging from solo recording projects to contest winning songs to national airplay of his original works on network television. At heart he is a soulful singer-songwriter who creates not only the music, but the artwork, the music production and websites it takes to complete his projects. There's no question he is an emerging indie artist destined for more successful endeavors.
At His Best
Instruments Played:
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Piano/Keyboard
Genres Performed:
Rock, Classic Rock, Popular, Swing, R&B, Jazz, Singer Songwriter & Country
Influences:
Pop Music favs: Hall n Oates, Train, Ceelo & Michael Buble'
R&B Music favs: Al Green, Brian McKnight and anything Motown
Country Music favs: Toby Kieth, Kieth Urban and Justin Moore
Rock Music favs: ACDC, Aerosmith, Foo Fighters & Chris Daughtry.
Experience
1992-93: Recorded original pop music project called "Stay" in California with top-notch musicians that have played with Santana and Starship.
1996-Current: Professional vocalist with “Eden Orchestra” and “Indigo”.
1999: Recorded demo tracks for backstreet boys
2002-2006: Formed the band "xSive" that went on to succeed in many areas:
Performed original White Sox song live on NBC at World Series Champs rally.
Same song was also used on Fox Network for a 30 second spot.
Seven original songs aired and continue to air on 2 daytime Soap operas:
"Young and The Restless" and "All My Children".
Winners of the Jonathan Brandmeier - WLUP "Best Original Chicago Bears Song Contest".
2007: Completed CD with new band, "Urban Country" a modern country band.
2008: Created and produced my own solo crossover country music project.
2010 & 2011: Performed in two major New Years Eve productions at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas NV.
2011: “You’re A Beautiful Sight” runner up in “The Song Of The Year” songwriting contest!
2012: "Not Gonna Give It Up" placed in top 50 best songs, “The Music City Songwriting Contest" hosted by Craig Morgan.
2012: 8.13.12 Performed The National Anthem at Wrigley Field, home of The Chicago Cubs.
2012: “Roll With The Changes” receives the “Semi-Finalist” honors in “The Song Of The Year” songwriting contest! This honor is the highest placement next only to the sole winner and four finalists from each category.
2013: 6.6.13 Performed live with Pat Monahan & The Band TRAIN at The House of Blues, Chicago.
2013: 6.8.13 Performed The National Anthem at Wrigley Field, home of The Chicago Cubs.
2014: 1.18.14 Performed on stage with Jim Peterik, David Pack, Kelly Keagy, Mike Reno & Keith Burns at World Stage 2014.
Instruments Desired
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar and Percussion
Genres Desired
Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Singer/Songwriter and Modern Country
Experience
Singer/Songwriter
Recording Artist