Wendy Darling is an energetic, young band formed in San Diego.
Originally visualized as an acoustic singer-songwriter duo (Cori Rush
- vocals, Nate Heller- guitar, vocals), the pair had instant musical
chemistry and began writing songs at a lightning pace. As they
developed their sound, Wendy Darling realized their music deserved
fuller arrangements, and they sought out other musicians to help hone
the style. The band found its full lineup with the addition of Jon
Freeman (bass, synth) and Hector Verdugo (drums, piano). Since then,
Wendy Darling have reintroduced their soulful indie rock sound to
audiences, playing cafes and house parties as well as rocking major
Southern California venues.
Wendy Darling have continued to fine-tune their style, incorporating
more complex instrumentation (including banjo, glockenspiel, samplers
and accordion), but focused on keeping Cori's sultry, honey-dripped
vocals the essence and forefront of the band. The resulting live show
and forthcoming CD are a blend of indie rock, soul, and folk, with
ouches of electronica as well as vintage psychadelic. There is
sincerity, innocence and joy in the music that comes from Wendy
Darling. This band loves to share their music and their excitement is
contagious.
