Walter Meego was an American band from
Chicago
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Illinois
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California
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History
Walter Meego was formed in 2004 by Justin Sconza (guitar, keyboards and vocals), Pat Pellegrini, and Colin Yarck (production) in the basement of Pellegrini's house. Patrick Pellegrini left the band in 2005, and Andrew Adzemovic (guitar and vocals) joined the band in 2017. They released a series of EPs before their debut album, "Voyager" was released in May 2008. The band's second full-length LP "Wondervalley" was released in November 2010 as a free download on the band's website and as a paid download on iTunes.
Several of the band's songs have been featured on TV shows and advertisements, including ABC's ''
Ugly Betty
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Heineken
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History
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Beertender ads which aired in the spring and summer of 2008. Additionally, Justin Sconza's solo song, "Pretty Picture," was featured in the
Cox Communications ad "Pod," starting in the summer of 2008. The spot was produced by
Jan Chen and
Lane Nakamura.
On October 12, 2011, Walter Meego's end was officially announced via the group's Twitter account.
Discography
Albums
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Voyager'' (Sony/Almost Gold Recordings, 2008)
''Wondervalley'' 2010
EPs
''Walter Meego EP'' (Self Released, 2005)
''Romantic EP'' (Brilliante Records, 2007)
"Through a Keyhole Tour EP (Almost Gold Recordings, 2007)
Singles
"Usually" (Single - Self Released, 2005)
"Hollywood / Through a Keyhole" (Double Single - Brilliante Records, 2006)
"Through a Keyhole" (UK Only Single - Minds on Fire Records, 2007)
Compilations
''Music for Robots Vol. 2'' (2006)
''Insound.com SXSW 2007'' (2007)
Other
''Make it High Mixtape'' (2006)
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Related
''Paint by Numbers EP (Justin Sconza EP, 2006)''
References
External links
Walter Meego Official WebsiteWalter Meego Facebook PageWalter Meego YouTube ChannelBrilliante Records WebsiteBreakThru Radio - Artist of The WeekReview of Voyager at The Donnybrook Writing Academy
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Rock music groups from Illinois
Musical groups from Chicago