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
MembersMike Watt
Nels Cline
Nick Reinhart
Greg Saunier

History

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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

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Albums

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Singles

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  • "Raise the Drawbridges?" (2017)
  • "Sponge Bath" (2017)

References

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  1. ^ Rose, Willie (May 2017). "Web Exclusive: Greg Saunier on Big Walnuts Yonder". Modern Drummer. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  2. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c d 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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