Big Walnuts Yonder

Big Walnuts Yonder is an American indie rock supergroup formed in 2008. The band consists of bassist/vocalist Mike Watt from Minutemen, guitarist Nels Cline from Wilco, drummer Greg Saunier from Deerhoof, and guitarist/vocalist Nick Reinhart from Tera Melos.[2] Big Walnuts Yonder's self-titled debut album was released on May 5, 2017 via Sargent House.[2][3]

Big Walnuts Yonder
OriginBrooklyn, New York City, New York
GenresIndie rock[1]
Years active2008 (2008)–present
LabelsSargent House
Associated acts
MembersMike Watt
Nels Cline
Nick Reinhart
Greg Saunier

History

Watt's band The Missingmen and Reinhart's band Tera Melos were both in Ireland at the same time and the two got to talking backstage.[4] Reinhart inquired about Watt's album Contemplating the Engine Room and expressed admiration for Nels Cline's work on it which inspired Watt to suggest the three of them " start a proj.[4] Reinhart suggested Greg Saunier to fill the drummer position to which Watt quickly agreed.[4] It took two years for all four members to get their schedules aligned to start recording what became their first album, Big Walnuts Yonder.[4] Although the album was recorded in 2014, it wasn't released until 2017.[5]

Discography

Albums

Singles
  • "Raise the Drawbridges?" (2017)
  • "Sponge Bath" (2017)
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References
  1. Rose, Willie (May 2017). "Web Exclusive: Greg Saunier on Big Walnuts Yonder". Modern Drummer. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  2. Pearce, Sheldon (March 1, 2017). "Minutemen, Wilco, Deerhoof Members Announce Album From New Band Big Walnuts Yonder". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  3. Geslani, Michelle (February 28, 2017). "Members of Minutemen, Wilco, Deerhoof, and Tera Melos form new band called Big Walnuts Yonder". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  4. Gluckin, Tzvi (August 31, 2017). "Big Walnuts Yonder: Let's Start a Proj". Premier Guitar. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  5. Gaca, Anna (March 1, 2017). "New Music: Big Walnuts Yonder (Minutemen, Wilco, Deerhoof, Tera Melos) – "Raise the Drawbridges?"". Spin. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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