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Long before his recent appearances in Rolling Stone Magazine as a National Finalist in the Street-to-Stage competition, Wesley Cook was raised in places like small villages in the former West Germany and cities in South Korea with a life-long passion for music and people. "You can see the whole of mankind and much of the world in his music" sums it up pretty well. As a songwriter, listeners are sure to hear the familiar influences of Dave Matthews, Paul Simon, John Lennon and many more, although he captures a sound that is very much his own. As a front man, his high-energy showmanship and down-to-earth charm makes it impossible for the crowd not to love him.

He released his critically acclaimed, solo acoustic debut album, "We've Been Here Before" in 2005 as a resident of Athens, GA and released his newer, full-band album, “New Ground", in May of 2010 with a release show at the famous Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's Velvet Underground. “Leave It All Behind”, from Wesley’s "New Ground" album, was featured on music blog, RadioPotato.com, as one of the “Top 5 Songs of May” and the single "Sway" was featured with a live performance on Fox 5 Atlanta. He has since made regular appearances on television programs such as CBS Better Mornings, NBC 11Alive Metromix Soundcheck, in addition to several Comcast programs. He has performed in Festivals such as the Dogwood Festival, 99X Unplugged in the Park, Dunwoody Arts Festival, Piedmont Park Arts Festival, Summer Shade Festival, the Chattahoochie Mountain Fair, Madison County Fair, AthFest and even Macon GA's famous Cherry Blossom Festival. He has appeared on Radio stations such as DaveFM, 99X, Rock 100.5, WUGA at the University of Georgia and WREK at Georgia Tech.

Wesley was nominated for the "2006 Soloist of the Year" in the Athens Music Awards, which is an Athens Industry Award voted on by Wesley's peers and collogues in the Georgia Music Scene. Wesley has also been on MTV2 as an “Artist on the Rise”. His single “So Long” was even added to the “Essential Athens Collection”, a music compliation available for download on iTunes, features REM, the B52s, and other renowned artists associated with the Athens music community.

As an artist, Wesley has shared the stage with nationally recognized acts such as Zac Brown, Drivin'n'Cryin, Manchester Orchestra, Last Waltz Ensemble, High Tide Blues, the Bridge and even Shiny Toy Guns.

Wesley has loyal fans and critics in the US as well as abroad in countries like Argentina, where he toured in the Summer of 2009.

Wesley is currently touring to continue reaching more people and plans on recording a third studio album in early 2012.

Wesley Cook Wesley Cook, Atlanta , United States

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    Sway

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    So Long

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    Leave It All Behind

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    Tasty Devil Woman

    Wesley Cook on September 13, 2011 14:45
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    Home Grown Girl

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    Sunrise Over Georgia

    Wesley Cook on September 13, 2011 14:41
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    A Letter Home

    Wesley Cook on September 12, 2011 19:07
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    Not Too Far Away

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    Happy Birthday Baby

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    Castle By The Sea

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