The Western Swing Authority
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Danny
May 30th 2024
Incredible band, especially for live performances.
Always an amazing show . Tight as a drum !
Waterloo, ON@The Jazz Room
March 8th 2024
Everything was spectacular, the Venue was perfect, the music was incredible, and the house was packed and very appreciative of every song. It was too bad that singer Dani Strong who was supposed to open the show couldn't be there, but I'm sure we'll see her play this venue again.
We couldn't be more pleased with both the venue and the Western Swing Authority who are incredibly talented and know how to keep a crowd knee-slapping, singing, and having a wonderful time! Can't wait to see them again at the Aeolian Hall of Performing Arts in London Ontario.
London, ON@Aeolian Hall Performing Arts Centre
David
February 12th 2024
Five stars for an engaging performance. A release party for their fifth CD just recorded in Nashville. A sold out appreciative hometown crowd in an intimate venue brought out the best of this western and blues 7 PC swing band. Definitely worth seeing.
Kitchener, ON@The Registry Theatre
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About The Western Swing Authority
With 5 full length albums, numerous singles, videos and countless performances over the span 13 years, the Western Swing Authority has become Canada's most recognized and awarded authentic Western Swing group. Made up of a collection of some of the country's finest touring and studio musicians, they came together to play the timeless style of music they love. Seamlessly combining stellar musicianship and vocals with western swing, traditional country and jazz standards and their own “new vintage” originals, they have created a sound that is truly their own.
WSA have been recognized with awards and nominations in both Canada and the United States and are reintroducing the Western Swing sound to an entire new generation of music lovers with every performance. Their live performances have been described as "all killer, no filler" (Cashbox Canada, 2020)
They have performed and/or recorded with some of the biggest names in Canadian country music, as well as multiple Grammy winning western swing icon Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. Over and above their own performances, the WSA have been requested on multiple occasions to play the roll of house band for several Canadian awards show events like the CMA Ontario Awards Show and The Canadian Country Music Association Legends Show.
Some of the bands highlights over the past 13 years include, performing a private party for Bob Doyle and Garth Brooks, being nominated for the Canadian Country Music Association Group of the Year, and performing at the Paramount Theatre in Austin TX for the Ameripolitan Music Awards.
“Love the WSA. Great accomplished players who play Western Swing like it should be played!” - Ray Benson/Asleep at the Wheel
“The Western Swing Authority is taking our music into the new millennium. With exceptional musicianship and knock your socks off vocals, they’re everything a swing band should be!” - Carolyn Martin/Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee
“As Merle Haggard brought the music of Bob Wills and Western Swing to a new generation of listeners, The Western Swing Authority is paying it forward not only by recording and performing these classics, but also writing new material proudly carrying on the style of traditional Western Swing music.” - Scott Wikle – My Kind of Country
“It’s impossible to listen to this record and not feel happy afterwards.” -Country Perspective
“A retro treat” - New Canadian Music
“Lush and fabulous. ” - Robert Oermann, Music Row Magazine
“Perhaps the finest album I have heard for some time” - Russell Hill Maverick Magazine
WSA have been recognized with awards and nominations in both Canada and the United States and are reintroducing the Western Swing sound to an entire new generation of music lovers with every performance. Their live performances have been described as "all killer, no filler" (Cashbox Canada, 2020)
They have performed and/or recorded with some of the biggest names in Canadian country music, as well as multiple Grammy winning western swing icon Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. Over and above their own performances, the WSA have been requested on multiple occasions to play the roll of house band for several Canadian awards show events like the CMA Ontario Awards Show and The Canadian Country Music Association Legends Show.
Some of the bands highlights over the past 13 years include, performing a private party for Bob Doyle and Garth Brooks, being nominated for the Canadian Country Music Association Group of the Year, and performing at the Paramount Theatre in Austin TX for the Ameripolitan Music Awards.
“Love the WSA. Great accomplished players who play Western Swing like it should be played!” - Ray Benson/Asleep at the Wheel
“The Western Swing Authority is taking our music into the new millennium. With exceptional musicianship and knock your socks off vocals, they’re everything a swing band should be!” - Carolyn Martin/Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee
“As Merle Haggard brought the music of Bob Wills and Western Swing to a new generation of listeners, The Western Swing Authority is paying it forward not only by recording and performing these classics, but also writing new material proudly carrying on the style of traditional Western Swing music.” - Scott Wikle – My Kind of Country
“It’s impossible to listen to this record and not feel happy afterwards.” -Country Perspective
“A retro treat” - New Canadian Music
“Lush and fabulous. ” - Robert Oermann, Music Row Magazine
“Perhaps the finest album I have heard for some time” - Russell Hill Maverick Magazine
Show More
Genres:
Country Blues, Jazz Blues, Country, Country Boogie, Swing, Western Swing
Band Members:
Shane Guse Stacey Lee Guse, Paul Chappy Chapman, Ed Ringwald aka Pee Wee Charles, Matthew Lima, The lovely and talented Dan Howlett and Jim Boudreau
Hometown:
Waterloo, Canada
No upcoming shows in your city
Send a request to The Western Swing Authority to play in your city
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concerts and tour dates
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Past
all concerts & live streams
The Western Swing Authority's tour
Fan Reviews
Danny
May 30th 2024
Incredible band, especially for live performances.
Always an amazing show . Tight as a drum !
Waterloo, ON@The Jazz Room
March 8th 2024
Everything was spectacular, the Venue was perfect, the music was incredible, and the house was packed and very appreciative of every song. It was too bad that singer Dani Strong who was supposed to open the show couldn't be there, but I'm sure we'll see her play this venue again.
We couldn't be more pleased with both the venue and the Western Swing Authority who are incredibly talented and know how to keep a crowd knee-slapping, singing, and having a wonderful time! Can't wait to see them again at the Aeolian Hall of Performing Arts in London Ontario.
London, ON@Aeolian Hall Performing Arts Centre
David
February 12th 2024
Five stars for an engaging performance. A release party for their fifth CD just recorded in Nashville. A sold out appreciative hometown crowd in an intimate venue brought out the best of this western and blues 7 PC swing band. Definitely worth seeing.
Kitchener, ON@The Registry Theatre
About The Western Swing Authority
With 5 full length albums, numerous singles, videos and countless performances over the span 13 years, the Western Swing Authority has become Canada's most recognized and awarded authentic Western Swing group. Made up of a collection of some of the country's finest touring and studio musicians, they came together to play the timeless style of music they love. Seamlessly combining stellar musicianship and vocals with western swing, traditional country and jazz standards and their own “new vintage” originals, they have created a sound that is truly their own.
WSA have been recognized with awards and nominations in both Canada and the United States and are reintroducing the Western Swing sound to an entire new generation of music lovers with every performance. Their live performances have been described as "all killer, no filler" (Cashbox Canada, 2020)
They have performed and/or recorded with some of the biggest names in Canadian country music, as well as multiple Grammy winning western swing icon Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. Over and above their own performances, the WSA have been requested on multiple occasions to play the roll of house band for several Canadian awards show events like the CMA Ontario Awards Show and The Canadian Country Music Association Legends Show.
Some of the bands highlights over the past 13 years include, performing a private party for Bob Doyle and Garth Brooks, being nominated for the Canadian Country Music Association Group of the Year, and performing at the Paramount Theatre in Austin TX for the Ameripolitan Music Awards.
“Love the WSA. Great accomplished players who play Western Swing like it should be played!” - Ray Benson/Asleep at the Wheel
“The Western Swing Authority is taking our music into the new millennium. With exceptional musicianship and knock your socks off vocals, they’re everything a swing band should be!” - Carolyn Martin/Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee
“As Merle Haggard brought the music of Bob Wills and Western Swing to a new generation of listeners, The Western Swing Authority is paying it forward not only by recording and performing these classics, but also writing new material proudly carrying on the style of traditional Western Swing music.” - Scott Wikle – My Kind of Country
“It’s impossible to listen to this record and not feel happy afterwards.” -Country Perspective
“A retro treat” - New Canadian Music
“Lush and fabulous. ” - Robert Oermann, Music Row Magazine
“Perhaps the finest album I have heard for some time” - Russell Hill Maverick Magazine
WSA have been recognized with awards and nominations in both Canada and the United States and are reintroducing the Western Swing sound to an entire new generation of music lovers with every performance. Their live performances have been described as "all killer, no filler" (Cashbox Canada, 2020)
They have performed and/or recorded with some of the biggest names in Canadian country music, as well as multiple Grammy winning western swing icon Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. Over and above their own performances, the WSA have been requested on multiple occasions to play the roll of house band for several Canadian awards show events like the CMA Ontario Awards Show and The Canadian Country Music Association Legends Show.
Some of the bands highlights over the past 13 years include, performing a private party for Bob Doyle and Garth Brooks, being nominated for the Canadian Country Music Association Group of the Year, and performing at the Paramount Theatre in Austin TX for the Ameripolitan Music Awards.
“Love the WSA. Great accomplished players who play Western Swing like it should be played!” - Ray Benson/Asleep at the Wheel
“The Western Swing Authority is taking our music into the new millennium. With exceptional musicianship and knock your socks off vocals, they’re everything a swing band should be!” - Carolyn Martin/Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee
“As Merle Haggard brought the music of Bob Wills and Western Swing to a new generation of listeners, The Western Swing Authority is paying it forward not only by recording and performing these classics, but also writing new material proudly carrying on the style of traditional Western Swing music.” - Scott Wikle – My Kind of Country
“It’s impossible to listen to this record and not feel happy afterwards.” -Country Perspective
“A retro treat” - New Canadian Music
“Lush and fabulous. ” - Robert Oermann, Music Row Magazine
“Perhaps the finest album I have heard for some time” - Russell Hill Maverick Magazine
Show More
Genres:
Country Blues, Jazz Blues, Country, Country Boogie, Swing, Western Swing
Band Members:
Shane Guse Stacey Lee Guse, Paul Chappy Chapman, Ed Ringwald aka Pee Wee Charles, Matthew Lima, The lovely and talented Dan Howlett and Jim Boudreau
Hometown:
Waterloo, Canada
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