Wes Tucker and the Skillets

Wes Tucker & the Skillets are quickly gaining a reputation throughout the D.C. area as a band to watch.  The combination of sophisticated, intelligent lyrics and powerful groves created by stellar musicians is one that people are starting to notice.  The band shifts from folk rock, to funk, to gospel, to soulful ballads in the space of a set list, drawing comparisons to artists like Ben Harper, Jack Johnson and Bob Dylan.  Tucker and the Skillets released Beauty and the Broken in December 2005, even as Tucker’s first album, Tradition, continued to receive praise.  The disc, 11 songs written by Tucker showcases the band’s journey from two guitarists trying to find their footing in a new city to a four-piece D.C. roots rock staple, with Bryan Washam on lead guitar, Dave Rutkowski on drums and Arch Alcantara on bass, in addition to Tucker’s vocals, guitar and harmonica. Beauty in the Broken is an eclectic collection of songs showcasing a talented group of musicians.  Wes Tucker & the Skillets played over 50 dates in the D.C. and Mid-Atlantic region in 2005, including shows in New York, North Carolina, and Atlanta.