Wrinkled Whiskers #7

JULY 18th in Huntington WV!!! The Wax Shadows is an all-original duo, whose music integrates elements of alternative rock and punk, with good ol’ Appalachian holler infused melodies and groove. The Wax Shadows consists of Billy Rutherford on lead vocals and guitar, and Bert Hoopes on bass and vocals. Billy Rutherford is a Huntington native, while Bert Hoopes was born and raised in CA. The Wax Shadows is a recent incarnation. But Billy and Bert have been writing and playing together for years. They each share similar musical interests and influences. Yet, each brings their own style and persona to the music. Both live for a singable hook-on top of a driving rock and punk inspired foundation. You like lots of distorted guitar and big, sweet harmonies? You’re in for a treat. 2022 found Billy and Bert sampling their newest projects at stages around the Huntington, WV area to immediate positive reaction and acclaim. Since 2023 they have been playing at venues and events around Huntington and Charleston, WV as the Wax Shadows, playing all their original songs, sprinkled with some alternative rock classics served up in a way only the Wax Shadows can do. How can a band rock so hard and sweet with only two players? Well, it turns out that Billy and Bert also write, play, record, and produce their own music. How they play it on the record is how they play it live!

Come play in the Shadows!!