Tens of thousands of teen-age bands form every year in America. How many are still around over ten years later? A hundred? How about with the original members, actively playing and recording? Maybe ten?
WD-HAN beat the odds, and is still beating them.
What magic of music, what harmony of life has energized this triad since 2008? A simple, powerful purpose woven through everything they do: through music they can make a positive impact on people’s lives.
Lead singer Spencer Barnes, guitarist Cal Henry, and percussionist Lea Barnes, along with the band’s manager Marjorye Henry (yes, two married couples), have studied, practiced and learned for years how to wrap their music around listeners’ best inner selves, making it safe for people to reach out to a better life. WD-HAN works in musical styles of emotional depth, mixing blues and rock and ballads with whatever accents are needed to drive the message home.
WD-HAN has played at hundreds of local venues, many major music festivals, appeared on Daytime America twice, toured Taiwan three times, and recorded four albums or EPs. Now, in 2020, this is their year, this is their decade. Releasing new songs every 4-6 weeks, touring, and appearing in more festivals, they are inviting you along for the ride.
Music is also the vehicle these energetic music-meisters use to focus their intentions for a better world where life can flourish. They play many benefits for anti-drug groups and pro–human-rights groups. They have supported orphanages in Ghana and Haiti and charities like the American Cancer Society. They measure their success in people helped.
WD-HAN is no fly-by-night band; they are the future of music in America, fulfilling the very purpose of music: to raise people to the heights of livingness where they belong.
http://thegabber.com/grand-central-comes-to-party/
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/soundcheck/2017/11/27/97x-next-big-thing-schedule-set-times-when-to-see-paramore-walk-the-moon-vance-joy-and-more-in-tampa/
https://local.cltampa.com/event/fergs-live/97x-band-battle-wkerry-courtneywd-handbmk
https://local.cltampa.com/publication/best-of-the-bay/2017/arts-and-entertainment/best-local-band
http://www.97xonline.com/entertainment/97x-shindig-han-performance/N2Ytx60XTeqU6dmZCuvatL/
https://www.jambase.com/article/sunfest-reveals-2016-lineup
Alabama Shakes, Duran Duran and Death Cab For Cutie are among the performers topping the SunFest lineup. Other acts slated to appear in West Palm Beach include The Roots, Slightly Stoopid, ZZ Top, Butch Trucks & The Freight Train Band, WD-HAN, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox and Shovels & Rope, among many others.
http://laiagorephotography.com/blog/2016/2/2/dropin-pickup-and-wd-han-at-jannus-live
“The gritty guitars paired with the hooky melody and airy harmonies create a great contrast in this track. Love this sound!” - Jaime Sarrantonio
http://blog.muzooka.com/staff-picks-of-the-week-january-18-2016/
Posted by amusicblogyea.com
Getting Cozy With: WD HAN
Hi to everyone at A Music Blog, Yea? (Your name is awesome.)We are WD-HAN, a three-piece alternative rock band from Tampa, Florida. Our members are Cal Henry on guitar, Lea Campbell on drums, and Spencer Barnes singing lead vocals. Our name stands for “We Don’t Have a Name”, because…why not? When trying to name the band we felt like everything we came up with sounded too much like a band name, so when “WD-HAN” was suggested and we all laughed our asses off, we went with it! Spence is from Australia, Cal from the Northeast, and Lea from the Northwest, but somehow we all met in high school and have been playing together since.
Our influences run the gamut of of old and new and a lot of what we do has a blues streak to it. I guess illustrating this is the fact that Cal has (literally) almost every Hendrix recording ever released, but on band trips we all still love to listen to newer acts like X Ambassadors, The Temper Trap, and Walk The Moon. With our music, we’re not trying to be a particular genre and when writing none of the choices are based on that, so it’s hard to quantify. But this is a music blog, so we probably should, huh? Ok fine… alternative pop rock, but it really is just about what we like to hear and what gets the message of the song across best.
Giving back is very important to us and a big part of what we’re about. The way we see it, music is our passion – so music for a good cause is as good as it gets. It’s pretty indiscriminate as long as we agree with the message and we’ve played gigs for just about any charity that has asked, from orphanages to cancer and so on. We’ve met some awesome people along the way and even got to spend 3 weeks last year touring and playing for schools in Taiwan to promote human rights awareness.
We had an incredible year in 2014, playing many gigs around our home state, as well recording and releasing our first full-length album, “Kings of Castles”. We worked with an amazing producer, Matt LaPlant, and we couldn’t be more stoked to share it with everyone. Currently we’re working on promoting that album, playing gigs and are soon to start writing again.
Great to meet you all, it’s an honor to be a part of your blog and we hope you like the music!
So long,
Spence, Lea, and Cal
Read it here:
http://amusicblogyea.com/2015/04/22/getting-cozy-with-wd-han/
Posted by The Aquarian Weekly
Mystery In A Name: WD-HAN
"You might be unsure of what WD-HAN means; it’s an acronym for “We Don’t Have A Name.” While they may claim they don’t have a name, WD-HAN has a lot of heart to make up for it. This indie band from Clearwater, FL keeps their lyrics and music authentic and expressive."
Read the rest:
http://www.theaquarian.com/2015/04/08/risen-from-reverbnation-selections-from-the-aquarian-weeklys-current-opportunities-campaign-on-reverbnation-com-week-6/
Posted by Australian Musician
"Self-belief is a powerful thing. Florida based trio WD-HAN (short for We Don’t Have A Name) know in their heart that they have some strong songs, a great live sound and are intent on taking it to the world one step at a time. Late last year they released their debut album Kings of Castles, featuring ten quality, impeccably produced pop rock tracks. Across America, they’ve had a few little wins along the way, each time reaching further into the market they’d dearly like to break. The wins are becoming more frequent, the reach is becoming wider. They’ve played gigs in various American cities, toured Taiwan last year and at the time of our interview were in Melbourne, Australia."
Read the rest:
http://www.australianmusician.com.au/wd-han-making-name/
Living in the Land of Oz: Live interview with Spencer Barnes
Listen to it here:
http://tindeck.com/listen/bmwtb
http://www.theequalground.com/indie-music-album-reviews/wd-han-kings-of-castles
http://youtu.be/KRer64MgMlg
WD-HAN sits down for an interview with Jerry Penacoli and Cyndi Edwards of NBC's "Daytime".
"WD-HAN are an Alternative/Rock/Blues/Indie band from Tampa Bay in Florida, who have recently been gigging to promote their CD Release: Kings of Castles… We'll be working with these guys again soon…."
http://www.thestudentpocketguide.com/magazine/
What makes a band good? I could ask one hundred people that question and get one hundred different answers. That’s part of the magic of music, everyone has their own taste and feelings about the bands and artist they love. If you were to ask me that question, I would have to say that the best music you will ever hear is from a band that has passion. Sure there needs to be some skills and good musicianship involved, but you can immediately tell the difference between a band that is playing music because they love it and it’s fun for them, and the ones that are doing it for other reasons. When I checked out the music on WD-HAN’s Reverbnation page I could tell that this group was one of those bands that is very passionate about their music.
Cont: http://shutter16.com/wd-han-for-the-love-of-music/
WD-HAN (pronounced WD, as in WD-40; and Han, as in Han Solo) is a trio that delivers polished, radio-ready rock. This group of mid-20-somethings has been together since 2008, performing all over Florida and opening for New Politics, Sing It Loud, Lady Danville, and Guster.
WD-HAN are Lea Campbell, drums; Cal Henry, guitar; and Spencer Barnes, vocals. This Saturday at the Local 662 in St. Pete, they will release their first full-length album, King of Castles. They sat with us to enlighten us on their plans for world domination.
Cont: http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/soundcheck/artist-of-the-day-wd-han/2198078
WD-HAN's members are Spencer Barnes, Cal Henry and Lea Campbell. In need of a name, it was upon the suggestion of a friend that WD-Han ("We Don't Have A Name") was considered and loved instantly. You can check out their awesome rock music on their website www.wdhan.com.
Cont: http://www.do-goodcreative.com/wd-han/
http://tbo.com/arts_music/big-country-living-on-after-death-of-leader-20130829/
WD-HAN is a band with an interesting name, WD-HAN actually meaning "We Don't Have A Name." The band started while Cal Henry, the lead guitarist, was still in high school. It wasn't long before he discovered the unique talents of female drummer Lea Campbell and then picked up the vocal stylings of Spencer Barnes one night when Barnes was pulled from the audience to do an impromptu performance with the band; the rest is history.
Cont:
http://www.artistsrunthisplanet.com/musicians/wd-han-fresh-sounds-to-have-fun-to
Hailing from Tampa FL, the members of WD-HAN wasted no time solidifying their spot in the South FL music scene. WD-HAN quickly made a name for themselves, releasing their debut EP “Class Project Earth” in October 2009, and in 2010 performed on national tv on NBC’s “Daytime”. Quite a feat for a band that had only been together since 2008. With the follow-up to their debut EP set to be released later this month, the members of WD-HAN where gracious enough to take some time out and speak with me via telephone about their upcoming EP, their musical influences, and the story behind one clever band name. Following the interview, the band sat down and recorded an acoustic video performance of ”Into The Blue”, the title track off of their new EP, EXCLUSIVELY for StraightUpRandom.com. Check it out below!
http://straightuprandom.com/2011/09/20/str8-up-exclusive-wd-han-exclusive-performance-interview/
Tampa Bay based band WD-HAN (stands for “We Don’t Have A Name”) is a fun-loving rock group comprised of four members: Spencer Barnes on Vocals, Cal Henry on guitar, Lea Campbell on drums and Chaz Radle on bass. Playing mostly originals they have a sound compared to that of Incubus, Kings of Leon and The Temper Trap.
Contrary to their title they certainly are making a name for themselves. In the past year they’ve shared the stage with bands such as Motion City Soundtrack, Sing It Loud, A Rocket To The Moon, Set It Off and many more. WD-HAN has gone on radio stations all over Florida and been to play at multiple colleges. You may have even seen them on NBC’s “Daytime” (twice)!
Now they have put their name in the bag for a slot on this years Vans Warped Tour. Signing up for Ernie Ball’s Battle of the Bands 15, WD-HAN is currently ranked at number 25 for the St. Petersburg area!
http://www.brighteyesnews.com/2011/06/10/tampa-bay-band-wd-han-on-the-vans-warped-tour-2011/
Clearwater-based quintet WD-Han, which stands for "we do not have a name," earned an opening slot for the show after winning the Pasco County Library Battle of the Bands. They kicked off the night with Spencer Barnes’ soulful vocals and a slinky set of alt rock.
http://cltampa.com/dailyloaf/archives/2010/04/27/concert-review-motion-city-soundtrack-with-wd-han-sing-it-loud-and-a-rocket-to-the-moon-at-state-theatre#.TpRjMa79WG4
We'll be playing at The Local 662 this Friday night!
Tickets are $8! We can also take your order online, just send us an email: info@wdhan.com
Also featuring: ANEW, Calling You Out & A Few Days Wasted
111 Boardwalk Place W., Madeira Beach
Free show, all ages!
1-1:45 - George Marshall
2-2:30 - Teak Wood
***2:45-3:45 - WD-HAN***
4-4:45 - Al Torchia & The Tattered Saints
5-5:30 - Lindsay Taylor
6-6:45 - Jimmy Sparks Band
7-7:45 - Sound Express
8-8:45 - Terry Cole and the Honkeytonks
9-10:30 - Ghost Riders
All proceeds go to local charities!
WD-HAN played for the annual Gasparilla Krewe Brewe at Gaspar's Grotto.
WD-HAN will be playing and interviewed on CBS's Studio 10 this Thursday!
Tampa Bay area, tune in to channel 10 (channel 12 on Brighthouse!) at 10am! (Or TiVo it if you are at work!!!)
WD-HAN is the featured act for the first night of the Palm Harbor Relay for Life!
This is a free show, supporting the American Cancer Society!
Relay for Life page: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=37593
WD-HAN will be the featured performer at the St. Petersburg Music Fest by the Bay!
This Sunday from 1-4!
Nationally touring band Scars on 45 are playing at the Local 662.
Monday, May 21st. Tickets are $8
With special guests:
WD-HAN
G2P
Airsickness
WD-HAN on WMNF's Centerstage.
Featured acoustic performance!
WD-HAN is performing in The Ritz's Ultimate Band Series!
Thursday, July 26th. Tickets are $5.
Winner is based on audience applause so come cheer us on!
The Rock Solid Pressure Industry Showcase
WD-HAN - 3PM
We're playing an acoustic set for one hour at Sacred Grounds! Fun little coffee house, come hang out with us! :)
All Ages - FREE - 10:30
4819 East Busch Boulevard #104 Tampa, FL 33617
http://www.sacredgroundstampa.com/
WD-HAN & Logan Paul are playing at Frank's Front Row on November 9th!
$5 Under 21
10:30PM
Frank's Front Row - 308 Seabreeze Blvd
WD-HAN is a featured band at the Run For Your Lives obstacle course!
Tickets: $82, http://www.runforyourlives.com/orlando-overview/registration-orlando/
All Ages
Hired for a private event.
http://www.wicasta.com/indiefrontline/
We dropped by to talk with host Wicasta Lovelace about our music, history and our latest CD “Into The Blue”.
"Catch one of Florida’s hottest bands before they become a national phenomenon!" - Indie Frontline
Original air date - Dec 20 2011
WD-HAN will be the featured musical entertainment at the World of Beer location in Sarasota!
Super Sidekick "The Home for Comics & Rock n' Roll" Presents...
Rise of the Indie Bands - "A Comic Rock Showcase"
12 Bands - Comic Art - Local Vendors
Free Compilation CD w/ Advanced Ticket Purchase!
Saturday, December 8th 2012
@ Gasoline Alley
14042 66th St. N.
Largo, FL 33771
Doors - 3pm
Advance - $10 | Door - $12
VIP Packages available at www.SuperSidekick.com
PERFORMING BANDS: Be sure to "Like" them on FB...
Escape Tonight - http://www.facebook.com/EscapeTonight
After the Fact - http://www.facebook.com/atffla
Rising Down - http://www.facebook.com/RisingDownOnline
WD Han - http://www.facebook.com/wdhan
No Inside - http://www.facebook.com/noinside
Best Day Ever - http://www.facebook.com/BDEband
Bambery - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bambery/396578263733575
High Five Go - http://www.facebook.com/HIGH.FIVE.GO
Coyote Van Shakedown - http://www.facebook.com/CoyoteVanShakedown
UNRB - http://www.facebook.com/UNRBmusic
Lights Out Lemmings - http://www.facebook.com/LightsOutLemmings
Random Encounter - http://www.facebook.com/randomencounterband
WD-HAN at Winter Wonderland in Downtown, Clw. Corner of Drew and Ft. Harrison. 8PM. Free and family friendly!
WD-HAN at the State Theater in St. Pete.
Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Come out to World of Beer in Tampa for a great night of music. Acoustic sets from some of the best bands in Tampa Bay. WD-HAN included!
30 minute acoustic set donated to a group that helps out the Clearwater Community.
Come cheer your throats raw for WD-HAN. Help them with the Market on 7th Battle of the Bands FINALS!
WD-HAN will be in the Studio from the 18-22nd.
Downtown Clearwater show at Roma NYC!
WD-HAN will be rocking new music fresh from the studio at Market on 7th!
Big Country
WD-HAN
$18.00
WD-HAN's music video to Shoot Me Down was featured at the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, NYC.
The Pasco County Library System is hosting a kickoff festival in the Hudson area on property the county is re-purposing into a multipurpose park for sports and leisurely activities.
Rockus Maximus XVII Battle of the Bands Kickoff Show
2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes, Florida
WD-HAN performing at Winter Wonderland in Downtown Clearwater! Corner of Drew Street and Fort Harrison.
Spend New Years Eve rocking out with WD-HAN!
Opening for John Wesley and Anathema at 8PM!
WD-HAN will be opening for the New Politics at the 97x Freebie Weebie.
It will be at The Ritz, Ybor.
WD-HAN as Youth For Human Rights delegates perform at the Asian Summit in Taiwan.
WD-HAN as Youth For Human Rights delegates perform at the Asian Summit in Taiwan.
WD-HAN, front page feature on TheTitleFight.com for a week.
WD-HAN made an appearance at Bristol Studios in Boston, MA after spending all weekend at a world renowned Songwriting Seminar.
Our interview and performance on WPRK's Local Heroes segement in Winter Park, FL.
Popular UK Youtube Channel asked for a feature video from WD-HAN.
At The Coliseum in Bradenton, FL. 21+, tickets are $5.
With WOKE UP EARLY FOR MY FUNERAL, The Dood, Drastic Fall, SEVEN YEARS PAST, Dead End River, Autumn's Pain, Azzitizz, and Trigger City Trio
Details coming soon!
WD-HAN performs at the annual Rock for a Drug-Free World, for non-profit Foundation for a Drug-Free World.
Rockus Maximus 18 Kickoff Show
2818 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, 34639
Listen live: http://3rim.radiopages.info/living-in-the-land-of-oz
10:30pm EST February 8th
Interview with Australian Musician Magazine: http://www.australianmusician.com.au
WD-HAN's next feature with SPGtv will be live footage of their trip to Australia. To be filmed at various points in Melbourne.
Promoting our good works, Spencer & Cal will be playing a private event acoustically.
Playing with Truly Holy, The Good Morning, Palm Springs at The Old Bar in Melbourne.
WD-HAN playing a private wedding in Melbourne, Australia
WD-HAN performing at 3PM at the RedGorilla Music Fest. Exclusive festival held during the week of SXSW in Austin, TX.
WD-HAN performing a prime slot at The Blind Pig in Austin, TX during SXSW.
Held at the Florida Estates Winery off of Highway 52
WD-HAN will be performing with touring band Arson's Harbor at The Neptune Lounge in Tarpon Springs.
Don't Stop St. Petersburg Music and Arts Festival returns for it's 3rd year and in a new location! #DontStopStPete #DSSP15
Saturday, November 28th
3PM | ALL AGES (except for inside Sly Bar)
$10 adv | $12 day of
On November 28th, Don’t Stop Collective will transform the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida into a curated, music festival showcasing 30+ regional and local artists. This year’s festival will take place in the Grand Central District with local vendors and live artists on the very special day of Small Business Saturday.
Now, in partnership with local non-profits Operation Coexist, Hannah's Homelesss and Public Art Project 3rd annual Don’t Stop St. Petersburg, organized by a team of music-minded St. Pete lovers, intends to put the spotlight on the power of music in unconventional spaces!
2015 LINEUP:
Airsickness, Archaic Interest, Ask For Tiger, Black Coast Royals, Broom Closet, Chant The Trees, DEA & SAINT, Denim Blue & Miclain Keith, FayRoy, Fictional Friends, Golden Pelicans, Goodnight Neverland, Hussar, Jackson & the Jackettes, Johnny Mile & The Kilometers, Josh Mclin (of Sleepwave), Kristopher James, Lundy, Luxury Mane, Meatwound, Mickey Spixx, Mushmind, Plastic Pinks, Permanent Makeup, Part Time Models, Poster, Samurai Shotgun, Snacking, Soapbox Soliloquy, Sonic Graffiti, Red Feather, Rogerthomas, Terminus Cursus, Tight Genes, Tommy Simms (Automatic Loveletter), UV-TV, Veiny Hands, WD-HAN
WD-HAN opening for Silversun Pickups, put on by 97x on air.
97X and Ferg's Live Tampa are teaming up to showcase the BEST local music in the Bay area - It’s the Ferg’s Friday Night Live Local Band Spotlight! This Friday, the party starts at 8pm and WD-HAN will take the stage at 9pm. No cover/all ages show, with 97 cent shot specials all night long!
Tire Kingdom Stage
Other acts include: http://www.sunfest.com/2016-lineup?al1_page=index&al1_parentHost=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunfest.com&al1_filterCategory=3
Clearwater's Fun N'Sun Live Love Local Fest presented by Pierce Street Market celebrates all things local! Find love in all the local places and come out to Coachman Park April 30th from 10am - 4pm.
Free!
WD-HAN kicking of the pre-show party for the 97x Shindig with AWOL Nation.
WD-HAN performing at the DeLand Music Festival
WD-HAN at the Florida Music Festival
WD-HAN and All Day Tuck performing at St. Pete FL brewery, 3 Daughters Brewing
WD-HAN teaming up with 97x On Air all summer with weekly performances at their ticket drops!
WD-HAN teaming up with 97x On Air all summer with weekly performances at their ticket drops!
WD-HAN teaming up with 97x On Air all summer with weekly performances at their ticket drops!
The 4th Annual Grand Central Block Party celebrated all things local on Saturday, January 13. From 2 to 7 p.m., locals and business owners huddled up and bundled up, embracing the cold and buying and browsing local goods. Vendors included jewelry, local art, and vintage clothing, plus street-side entertainment from DeLaran, WD-HAN, Infinite Eights, Infinite Third and more.
Come celebrate St. Patricks Day with us at North 30th Sports Pub!
This is a soft opening of the highly anticipated Leaven Brewing! New to the area it's setting itself up as a leader in brews and entertainment. Don't want to miss!