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= The Waynes =

History
The Waynes is an American rock quartet from Cleveland, Ohio. The band's sound is often referred to broadly as indie/folk or acoustic rock. The Cleveland-based band is fronted by guitar-playing singers Matt Sobol and Laurie Hallal, with Derek Poindexter on bass and Kurt Triptow on drums. According to Cleveland's Scene Magazine, the Waynes are known for their spirited, poppy, acoustic-flavored tunes, their vocal harmonies and the blend — and contrast — of Sobol’s and Hallal’s vocals.

The Waynes were formed in October 1991 and were a staple of Cleveland's local music scene throughout the 1990's. Additionally, the quartet a regular act at New York City's "Under Acme".

The Waynes began work on their sophomore album with REM producer Mitch Easter circa 1995, however; the group disbanded before the project's completion and the CD was never released. Since their breakup in the mid 1990's, the Waynes have reunited on an ad hoc basis to perform at various shows and benefits. On 27 March 2009, the Waynes did a live, in-studio performance on "The Inner Sanctum" radio show (on what is now 87.7 Cleveland's Sound) to promote an upcoming reunion concert which would also feature local Cleveland mainstay the Jehovah Waitresses. During the interview, it was mentioned by Matt Sobol that the Waynes would be working to complete and release their unfinished album, now being referred to as "The Mitch Easter Revvo Sessions". Songs that were performed at the August 2009 reunion show included "Blasted", and "Swerve"--two tracks off of the unreleased Revvo Sessions.

Discography
The band released its only full-length album to date, Long Road Gravity, on Sound of the Sea Records in 1994. The Waynes' "Open Book Song" is also featured on the 1991 folk-rock compilation album They Showered Us With Beads and Flowers. The Waynes are currently working to complete Revvo Sessions, however; this has not been confirmed as the album's official title and no release date has been announced.