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The Wallflowers Biography
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Primary member: Jakob Dylan
Based in: California
Based in: Los Angeles
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GRAMMY award-winning The Wallflowers is an American rock solo project of American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jakob Dylan. The Wallflowers were originally a roots rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1989 by Dylan and guitarist Tobi Miller. The band has gone through a number of personnel changes but has remained centered on Dylan.
The Wallflowers released their self-titled debut album on August 25, 1992. After the release, they began touring nationwide as an opening act for bands, such as Spin Doctors and 10,000 Maniacs.
The youngest of five children, Jakob Dylan (son of Bob Dylan) at age 12, asked for his first electric guitar after he saw The Clash in concert. He started a band while in high school in Los Angeles and, after a short detour studying art at New York’s Parsons School of Design, formed The Apples with Tobi Miller (guitar), Barrie Maguire (bass), and Peter Yanowitz (drums).
Getting together in the early ’90s, The Wallflowers began introducing their rootsy music to their native Los Angeles and found a particularly congenial haven at the Kibitz Room of Canter’s delicatessen, one of the town’s more fabled hangouts. Regularly appearing in the club’s Tuesday night jams, they drew crowds hungry for songs void of glitz and pretense, long on soul, smarts, and feeling.
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He found keyboardist Rami Jaffee in 1990. Rami remembers that night at the Kibitz Room, where he was music director, “After we met, we all went out to Jake’s car, and they played me a demo tape of some songs. When I heard the tape, I said, ‘When do we start?’ and we started rehearsing the very next day.”
Honing its skills playing a number of clubs in L.A., the band worked up demos with Andy Slater, who also became its manager. In 1992, the group released its self-titled debut album on Virgin Records to critical praise. Rolling Stone awarded the album 3.5 stars, commenting, “this album’s rootsy sensibility…seems almost classical in its purity…Theirs is music that wears well – and it’s wise beyond its years.” Musician wrote this is an “impressive debut by a real rock ‘n’ roll band.” Audio Magazine determined, “The Wallflowers stand head and shoulders above most new young bands.”
From the early gigs came “Ashes to Ashes,” “Sugarfoot,” “Be Your Own Girl”, and the other gems that would make the band’s first album a standout. Rave-ups, narratives, and closely observed vignettes, their lyrics dense and imagistic, the songs signaled the arrival of mature, distinct talent. Critics took highly favorable notice, and the group toured with 10,000 Maniacs, The Spin Doctors, Cracker and Toad the Wet Sprocket. While the search for a new record label was underway, the songwriting got sharper and more edgily defined.
With 1996’s quadruple platinum, Grammy-winning “Bringing Down the Horse” from The Wallflowers, Jakob Dylan stepped out of the shadows. With the band’s third album, “Breach,” released on October 10, 2000, he and The Wallflowers stride onto a road all their own.
“I was not tempted to jump on any bandwagon and add rap or metal,” says Jakob with a laugh. “I stayed with my instincts, which means using real instruments and actually playing them. I’m not strictly a traditionalist, but much of what I hear today seems temporary—a novelty, a shortcut. I’m growing and moving forward as a songwriter, pushing myself to explore areas I haven’t gotten into before and doing it with simplicity rather than trying to impress myself or anyone with density.”
After the release of “Bringing Down the Horse,” produced by T-Bone Burnett, The Wallflowers toured extensively for two and a-half years. “6th Avenue Heartache” was an alternative rock hit, and the Top 10 single “One Headlight” earned Grammys for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance (Group). After a six-month break, Jakob returned to the studio in 1999 and began writing.
As usual, he crafted each song on acoustic guitar or piano before bringing it into the band. “I wanted to make sure the songs worked in their simplest forms. No matter how many drum fills or how hard the band plays, the songs have to stand on their own.”
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Though the self-effacing Dylan explains that songwriting for him is “not a bolt of lightning but waiting for a good idea and throwing it down,” there was one literary road he did not want to take – the post-platinum album about the rock life.
“I need to have something to care about writing about, and to do that, you need to live a life. Rock ‘n’ roll and touring is not a life to write about; it’s a fictional life. Having a hit isn’t proof that you’re good, either. To me, success doesn’t mean the end of the story. It means we get to make another record, and there’s a lot more work to do.”
The Wallflowers toured for almost a year in support of their debut. Then, they left Virgin Records. A series of personnel changes followed. Greg Richling became the permanent bass player in mid-1993. The drummer left for another group. The Wallflowers signed with Interscope Records in 1994. The guitarist left soon thereafter. They began recording tracks for “Bringing Down the Horse” before they had a permanent drummer and lead guitar player. Michael Ward, a guest musician on the album, became the lead guitarist. Jakob offers, “He’s the addition I wanted and needed. He has real authority on guitar. He’s taught guitar before, and he’s played with John Hiatt and School of Fish, and he’s toured with John Doe. He can play anything.”
Although the album was complete, the band was not. They still needed a permanent drummer. Andy sent a tape to Mario Calire, a young drummer he and Jakob had seen play at The Mint. Mario recalls, “I threw (the tape) on, and it blew me away, song after song. It was different from anything I had heard. I’m not a songwriter, but I know a good song when I hear it, and they were all good.” He joined the band in mid-1995.
“I had a sense of fulfilling a lot of hopes,” says Jakob of the success of “Bringing Down the Horse.” “I enjoyed some of life’s grand-scale moments. But when it comes down to it, it’s more about the songs. I think of them as snapshots of who you are when you’re arriving somewhere.”
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Where they have arrived is a refreshingly genuine place. In fact, they may be some of rock’s most low-key artists. “I don’t really like discussing what songs mean what, but inevitably I’m asked,” Jakob suggests, “they’re meant to be listened to, not talked about. There shouldn’t be a brochure pointing out what everything means, it’s almost like cheating when you do. I’m painting pictures of an emotion; I’m not always making a point. I’m not always telling a story, I’m expressing how I feel, and the songs reflect how a lot of people may feel.”
In February 1997, the Wallflowers completed a tour opening for Sheryl Crow before beginning a string of their own headlining shows, beginning at the end of February and running through May.
The Wallflowers have sold more than five million albums and have won two Grammy Awards: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Rock Song for “One Headlight” in 1998.
Hits include:
- One Headlight
- The Difference
- Heroes
- 6th Avenue Heartache
- Three Marlenas
- Sleepwalker
- When You’re On Top
- Closer to You
- How Good It Can Get
- The Beautiful Side of Somewhere
- God Says Nothing Back
- Love is a Country
- Letters From the Wasteland
- Reboot The Mission
- Roots and Wings
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More biographical information: Wikipedia
How is the fee of The Wallflowers determined?
✅ The Wallflowers fee determination
The Wallflowers’s manager determines the artist’s concert fee (also known as a guarantee) by evaluating a combination of business, market, and logistical factors.
Here’s a breakdown of key elements considered:
1. The Wallflowers’s Popularity and Demand
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Ticket Sales History: How many tickets they’ve sold recently in the same market or similar ones.
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Streaming & Radio Metrics: Spotify/Apple Music numbers, YouTube views, Shazam stats, radio spins.
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Social Media Following & Engagement: Followers, reach, and how active and loyal the fan base is.
2. Market Strength
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City or Region: Artists can command higher fees in cities where they are more popular.
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Venue Size: Bigger venues mean more ticket sales and higher potential revenue.
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Local Competition: Is the artist competing with other events nearby on the same date?
3. The Wallflowers Touring Expenses
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Band & Crew Payroll: Salaries, per diems, union rates.
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Production Costs: Lights, sound, transportation, backline, hotel, security, etc.
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Travel: Flights, buses, fuel, lodging. Fees are often higher for more distant or logistically complex locations.
4. Type of Event
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Hard Ticket Show: The artist is the main draw; ticket sales drive revenue. The fee is based on expected gross revenue minus expenses.
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Festival or Fair: Often pay higher flat fees as the event assumes ticket risk.
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Corporate or Private Event: Typically, higher pricing due to exclusivity and often minimal promotional benefit.
5. Promoter Offer and Negotiation
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The manager evaluates received offers and may negotiate elements to modify the fee or reduce expenses.
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Promoters/Private Buyers typically present a formal offer sheet that includes:
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Guarantee (flat fee): Minimum the artist gets paid.
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Backend or Bonus: Extra earnings based on ticket sales after breakeven. (Typically, this is not applicable to private/corporate events.)
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Expenses: Travel, accommodations, hospitality, etc.
6. Comparing Fees
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Managers often compare fees of similar-level artists to stay competitive in pricing.
7. The Wallflowers Routing Considerations
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If the date fits smoothly into a larger tour routing, they might accept a lower fee.
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If it’s a one-off or out-of-the-way show, the fee might be higher to justify the extra time and effort.
What other artists are similar to The Wallflowers?
✅ Artists similar to The Wallflowers
Here are artists similar to The Wallflowers, focusing on bands with a blend of heartland rock, alternative rock, Americana, and thoughtful songwriting:
- Counting Crows Emotional, narrative-driven lyrics with a roots-rock sound, similar to The Wallflowers’ melodic style.
- Gin Blossoms Melodic alternative rock with catchy hooks and introspective lyrics.
- Sheryl Crow Americana-leaning alt-rock vibes with storytelling and rootsy production.
- Hootie & The Blowfish Smooth, melodic rock and nostalgic ’90s radio appeal.
- Jakob Dylan(solo material) Shares the same warm, understated Americana sound but more acoustic-leaning.
- The Jayhawks A blend of alt-country and rock that aligns with the roots-based approach of The Wallflowers.
- Pete Yorn Acoustic-driven alt-rock with a thoughtful singer-songwriter feel.
- Matchbox Twenty Polished ’90s/early-2000s rock with emotional vocals and melodic arrangements.
- Bruce Springsteen Heartland storytelling and rock textures that shaped the genre The Wallflowers occupy.
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In the below section, find links and information regarding The Wallflowers videos, music, upcoming tour dates, and Frequently Asked Questions.
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