Wandering Acoustics is a Bay Area band that began as a wife and husband duo. Sonia and Russ, who originally met in a band 3 decades ago, found themselves reigniting their passion of playing music after taking an extended break to raise their son. During shelter-in-place, the couple had the opportunity to play and record music at home and started building a song list which included Beatles, Eagles, Bowie, Tom Petty, CSN and other classic rock and pop songs.
As more outdoor dining areas emerged, Sonia and Russ started to search for places to perform. The Los Altos Village Association (LAVA) gave them their first opportunity to perform at the Los Altos Farmers Market which led to more opportunities at local venues, restaurants, wineries, breweries, festivals and local events.
Seeking to elevate their live performances, Wandering Acoustics welcomed a new member into their ranks. Enter Jeff Schmidt, a skilled drummer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who seamlessly integrated himself into the group, infusing their music with a fresh energy and adding a new dimension to their sound.
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Over the span of three years, Wandering Acoustics has had the privilege of collaborating with a variety of local talents, including vocalists and guitarists Todd Jones, Billy Eisner, Brian Wachhorst, and guitarist Ricardo Silvestri. Each of these musicians brings their unique talents and charisma to every performance.
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As they approach their 200th show, Wandering Acoustics have standing engagements
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The members of the Wandering Acoustics band look forward to connecting with long-time friends, as well as meeting new friends at each of their shows. If you haven't already had the chance, we invite you to experience one of their performances at various local venues, such as The Post, San Pedro Square Market, Tessora's Barra di Vino, Menlo Tavern, Loma Brewing Company, Big Dog Winery and The Mountain Winery.
Visit the calendar for a complete list of upcoming events, or if you'd like to receive the latest news each month, please join the Wandering Acoustics mailing list.
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You can also follow them on Facebook & Instagram for the latest updates! @wanderingacoustics
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For booking info, please send an email to wanderingacoustics@gmail.com
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The members of Wandering Acoustics would love to express their sincere gratitude for your support!
JEFF
vocals, drums, percussion
Jeff is a multi-instrumentalist of 80's fame! He toured as the drummer and keyboardist for the English Beat and General Public. He records and produces music for up and coming Bay Area musicians. He's aptly nicknamed "Thunder" for his thunderous and resonant baritone vocals!
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