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DWIGHT YOAKAM SIDEMAN TAKES CENTER STAGE WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM HIS HOUSTON FRIENDS Brian Whelan barely looks old enough to be shaving, but don’t let the boyish looks fool you: This Seattle native is a battle-hardened veteran of the music wars. Whelan has been around the block more than once working as a side […]

Singer’s musical versatility sets him apart from crowd By Andrew Dansby March 21, 2013 Brian Whelan‘s most visible gig these days is playing guitar, keys, pedal steel and accordion in Dwight Yoakam’s band, which meant he had a busy 2012 playing on and touring behind Yoakam’s excellent “3 Pears.” But Whelan’s new album, “Decider,” makes […]

Brian Whelan: Decider By Steven Spoerl Former Broken West member steps out on his own and delivers. After spending time in both the Broken West and in Dwight Yoakam’s band, that Decider would sound like it does shouldn’t come as a surprise. It’s gorgeously textured powerpop that carries a great deal of vintage Americana influences […]

Brian’s song “Everything” will appear in tonight’s (Wednesday February 13th, 2013) episode of the ABC television show Nashville!  The show airs  @ 10pm (9pm Central).

Brian appears on the Buzz Bands LA list: “Popular With Me 2012: Finale of Buzz Bands LA’s favorite local songs of the year” Check it out here!

Greetings web surfers. I’m about to head down under for ten shows with Mr. Dwight Yoakam, so I won’t be playing any shows in LA for a few weeks.  However, if you miss me head on over to iTunes or Amazon (hard copy or digital download) and buy my new record “Decider” (featuring art by […]

  Brian Whelan’s new CD, Decider, official release date 11/6/2012. Check back soon to listen to track pre-release!