Host J.J. Thomas talks about the group Westwend based in
Knoxville as they brought in a nearly full house to the
Grinder House Coffee on Crossville's Main Street.
WestWend is an Americana/country duo comprised of Jonathan Maness
(guitar, vocals) and Wendy Crowe (vocals). Established in 2011
in Knoxville, Tennessee, they perform and record new traditional
country music. With Jonathan’s roots in bluegrass and
(guitar, vocals) and Wendy Crowe (vocals). Established in 2011
in Knoxville, Tennessee, they perform and record new traditional
country music. With Jonathan’s roots in bluegrass and
Wendy’s roots stemming from the Delta blues, classic country,
and Motown, they have come together to create a sound all their own.
and Motown, they have come together to create a sound all their own.
Wendy Maness watches Jonathon Maness take a lead break during
a song in the show.
The married couple makes some beautiful music together.
Jonathan is both a talented guitarist and songwriter.
Wendy Maness has a voice that reminds listeners of Allison Krause
Westwend sings one of the songs they wrote.
You can find out more by visiting their website.
They are working on their 2nd album to be released
later this year.
Thank you Jim for sharing our vision of celebrating the Singer Songwriter talents we are bringing to Crossville! GrinderHouse loves the buzz about town about these shows and we have every Friday night booked through the year's end! Check it the events that on GrinderHouse Coffee Shop Facebook page to see who is coming down the pike!
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