biography “Girls.” This is the blunt answer you’ll get when you ask what got Will Cheshier into music. He figured that girls liked rock stars so he should be a rock star. Along the way, however, he fell so deeply under the spell of the music that he forgot to work on his hair. Will draws from his love for all kinds of music to craft an addictive blend of pop melody, funk rhythm, jazz sensibility and visceral blues emotion. Deftly rhythmic lyrics and picturesque stories are woven throughout, delivered by a strong clear voice over agile and densely complex guitar. In addition to his original music, Will performs and extensive and wide ranging list of familiar songs. The list ranges from Marvin Gaye to The Beatles to U2 to Coldplay and on and on. Although he’s now an established regional solo artist, Will cultivated his singular style with tenures in an eclectic chain of bands. They included progressive rock (Sign of Life), brit pop (Up Ten Yen), acid jazz (Headz) and jazz and blues influenced pop (Big Drunk Dummy) as well as top 40, funk and other combos. He has played shows with an equally diverse group of artists including Styx, Pat Benatar, Tony McAlpine, The Smithereens, Monte Montgomery and The Greyboy Allstars. And there’s something for everyone in Will’s riveting melodies, kinetic grooves and lyrics of love, loss, humor and pain. Even girls like it, well, the music anyway. press Cheshier blends jazz, pop, funk and blues with inspired lyrics to achieve a funky mix of poppy folk songs. The fascinating guitar technique and soothing vocals on his debut EP, Eleven to Nine, captivate listeners and emphasize his confounding song writing ability. -Pittsburgh Pulp An acoustic project that shines the spotlight on his guitar technique and staggering song writing ability. … It doesn’t take long at all to hear and respect the talent that bleeds through. …see how you too can experience the magic. -Rikk’s Revues.com Man this guy is cool! I really dig this disc. The guitar is outstanding! And you know I don’t say that lightly. … I can’t rave about the acoustic guitar playing enough. Will Cheshier has a Dave Matthews meets the Bare Naked Ladies sound and I can’t wait to hear the full CD -South of Main Stream.com Thank you, Will Cheshier. Thank you for not being afraid of a little honesty in your song writing. This most important of virtues is sorely lacking in too much of today’s music. …his guitar skills are what make eleven to nine stand out… from the driven chug on “the heart of a fool” to the flowing line that gives “song for no one” its strong emotional pull. -Score Music Magazine venues • The House of Blues Local Spotlight • Geneva State Park Lodge, • Sammy’s in the Flats, Cleveland, Show at the Scene Pavilion, Geneva, OH OH Cleveland, OH • Glenmoor Country Club, • Seekers Coffee House, • Woodchoppers’ Ball, North Canton, OH Middleburg Hts., OH Kent State University-Kiva Student • Happy Dog, Cleveland, OH • Shaker Heights Country Club, Center,Kent,OH • Hard Rock Racino, Northfield, OH Shaker Hts., OH • Banana Republic Crocker Park, • Harry Buffalo, North Olmstead, OH • Shinto Japanese Steak House, Westlake, OH • Hoggy’s Restaurant, Westlake, OH Strongsville, OH • The Barking Spider, Cleveland, OH • IX Center, Cleveland, OH • Symposium, Cleveland, OH • Barrington Golf Club, Aurora, OH • Kellogg Community College, • Thunder Hill Golf Club, Madison, • BAY Arts, Bay Village, OH Battle Creek, MI OH • Beck Cafe, Lakewood, OH • Kent State University-Kiva Student • Time Out Bar, Cleveland, OH • Bold Food & Drink, Cleveland, OH Center, Kent, OH • Tommy’s Place, Rocky River, OH • The Boneyard, Mayfield Hts., OH • Key West Cafe, Westlake, OH • Troutman Vinyards and Winery, • Brandywine Country Club, • Kirtland Country Club, Willoughby, Wooster, OH Peninsula, OH OH • University Circle Arabica, Cleveland, • Brothers Lounge, Lakewood, OH • Lakewood Library, Lakewood, OH OH • Burning River Fest, Cleveland, Oh • Legacy Village, Lyndhurst, OH • Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH • Cabana Island Restaurant, Mentor, • Legend Lake Golf Club, Chardon, • Viking Vineyards, Kent, OH OH OH • Whiskey AGoGo, Mentor, OH • Cain Park, Cleveland Hts., OH • Marcelita’s, Hudson, OH • Wilbert’s Food and Music, • Case Western Reserve University, • Melange, Beachwood, OH Cleveland, OH Cleveland, OH • Murphy’s Ale House, Valley View, • Wild Oats Market, Woodmere, OH • Cashmere Cricket, OH • The Winchester, Lakewood, OH Cuyahoga Falls, OH • Mustard Seed Market, Akron, OH • The Winery At Wolf Creek, Norton, • Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, • Newman Creek Cellars, Massillon, OH Chagrin Falls, OH OH • Winking Lizard Bedford, Bedford, • Claddagh Irish Pub, Lyndhurst, • The Oak Barrel, Valley View, OH OH Lyndhurst, OH • Olde River Yacht Club, Cleveland, • Winking Lizard Gateway, Cleveland, • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, OH OH Cleveland, OH • Painsville Party In The Park, • Winking Lizard Mentor, Mentor, OH • Crocker Park, Westlake, OH Painsville, OH • Youngstown State University, , • Cuyahoga Community College, • Paninis Solon, Solon, OH Youngstown, OH Cleveland, OH • PeabodyÕs Concert Club, • Zinc Bistro, Cleveland, OH • Dino’s of Solon, Solon, OH Cleveland, OH • Doogans of Aurora, Aurora, OH • Phoenix Coffee, Lee Road, • The Enclave, WIlloughby, OH Cleveland Heights, OH • Eton Chagrin Boulevard, • Phoenix Coffee, South Euclid, Woodmere, OH South Euclid, OH • Fairlawn Country Club, Fairlawn, OH • Potbelly Downtown, Cleveland, OH • Fairview Tavern, Fairview, OH • The Promenade, Westlake, OH • Forage Public House, Lakewood, • Prosperity Social Club, Cleveland, OH OH • Fox and Hound, Mayfield, OH • The Pub-Rocky River, • The Galleria at Erieview, Rocky River, OH Cleveland, Oh • Rider Inn, Painesville, OH • Gap Southpark, Strongsville, OH • The Ritz Theatre, Tiffin, OH song list Al Green Take Me To The River Can’t Get Next To You B.B. King Thrill Is Gone Barenaked Ladies Brian Wilson The Beatles Taxman, Drive My Car Lady Madonna, Here Comes the Sun Bill Withers Use Me, Ain’t No Sunshine, Just the Two of Us Cat Stevens Wild World Coldplay Speed Of Sound, Clocks, Viva La Vida Counting Crows Accidentally In Love Daft Punk Get Lucky Dave Matthews Satellite, Everyday Duncan Sheik Barely Breathing Earth, Wind And Fire Shining Star George Benson Masquerade Goo Goo Dolls Slide Goo Goo Dolls/Supertramp Give A Little Bit Inxs Never Tear Us Apart Jack Johnson Sitting, Waiting, Wishing Better Together Jackson 5 I Want You Back James Taylor Country Road Jason Mraz The Remedy, I’m Yours Jimi Hendrix Little Wing Jimi Hendrix/Dylan All Along The Watchtower John Mayer Why Georgia, Daughters, Waiting On The World To Change Bigger Than My Body Lifehouse Hanging By A Moment Maroon 5 Sunday Morning, Secret, She Will Be Loved Marvin Gaye What’s Going On,Let’s Get It On, Inner City Blues Michael Jackson Billie Jean Oasis Wonderwall Otis Redding Dock Of The Bay Ray Charles Georgia The Rolling Stones Gimme Shelter You Can’t Always Get What You Want Peter Gabriel In Your Eyes Rascal Flatts God Bless The Broken Road U2 Where The Streets Have No Name Beautiful Day, With or Without You Van Morrison Moondance, Crazy Love Vertical Horizon Everything You Want will cheshier original songs I Don’t Want Them Anymore The Heart Of A Fool I Don’t Mind I Wish That I Could Tell You Kingdom Of Desire Tough On Me Love Waits Fairy Tale Blues No Pain Not What She Wanted Under This Sun Here & Now Your Blue Skies Walk Away Days Without You Close Your Eyes Lovers Like Me Industrial Strength Love Song For No One My Poor Heart The World Of Love Everything Lover Never Say Long Time This Good Day More What About Now? Diapers And Beer That Wicked Look In Your Eye Believe Everafter Shine What You Gonna Do About It? Booking and Press Information 216.288.7435 [email protected] www.willcheshier.com Will Cheshier Music 2936 Corydon Rd. Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 www.willcheshier.com.