Phil Wandscher is the former guitarist of the
alt-country
Alternative country, or alternative country rock (sometimes alt-country, insurgent country, Americana, or y'allternative), is a loosely defined subgenre of country music and/or country rock that includes acts that differ significantly in style ...
band
Whiskeytown
Whiskeytown was an American alternative country band formed in 1994 from Raleigh, North Carolina. Fronted by Ryan Adams, the group included members Caitlin Cary, Phil Wandscher, Eric "Skillet" Gilmore, and Mike Daly. They disbanded in 2000 wi ...
,
and is now a member of
Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter
Jesse Sykes (née Solomon) (born July 17, 1967) is an American singer and songwriter, best known for her band Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter, which was formed in 1999 with Phil Wandscher.
Early life and education
Sykes was born in Mount Kisc ...
.
Wandscher appeared on
Death Cab For Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie is an American rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington, in 1997. The band is currently composed of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Nick Harmer (bass), Dave Depper (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Zac Rae (ke ...
's album ''
Transatlanticism
''Transatlanticism'' is the fourth studio album by indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie, released on October 7, 2003, by Barsuk Records. At this point in their career, the group had toured and recorded for nearly a half-decade. With tensions risi ...
'', singing backing vocals on the album's title track. He also contributed lead guitar to two
Nada Surf tracks: "Comes a Time", from the 2005 release ''
The Weight Is a Gift'', and "Are You Lightning", from 2008's ''
Lucky''. Wandscher also performs with
Jon Langford's "glam-voodoo space rock" project
Bad Luck Jonathan.
Bad Luck Jonathan with Jon Langford
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References
Living people
American country guitarists
American male guitarists
Whiskeytown members
1970 births
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