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Blake Wescott

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Blake Wescott is a musician from Seattle, Washington,[1] who was formerly lead guitarist for David Bazan's band.

Often noted as a drummer for Pedro the Lion,[2] and for his co-writing, production, backing vocals, and multiple instrumentation on former Velocity Girl singer Sarah Shannon's first solo record.

Lead singer of the defunct late-1990s alternative band Bloomsday.

He played guitar and sings backing vocals on records by Saltine,[3] Damien Jurado, Aaron Sprinkle, Seldom (which he also produced), Dolour, Cush, Rocky Votolato, The Long Winters, Denison Witmer, Magneto, and others.

Wescott has toured as a backing musician for Crystal Skulls.

Additionally, he owned Casa Recording Company, which has put out the albums by The Posies, Sarah Shannon, Seldom, and others.

References

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  1. ^ "Sarah Shannon" CMJ New Music Monthly. Retrieved 2015-08-30.
  2. ^ "discography - pedrothelion.org". Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2008.
  3. ^ Bamberger, Bradley (13 November 1999). "Take heart, Posies fans; Stringfellow's Saltine should satisfy". Billboard. p. 18. Retrieved 7 July 2010.