Press Release: Thursday, June 13, 2002 10:40 pm

A group of suspicious characters were arrested on the grounds of the Willoughby Wette Mansion after local police observed them inside the outbuilding known as "Little Brown" making strange noises and surrounded by pipes and duct tape. A police spokesman said that the group were under suspicion of attempting to set up a distillery without a license. Local police were appalled to discover that they had in fact broken up a recording session of the legendary Wetband. In order to make amends the interview rooms at local police headquarters were quickly converted into a makeshift recording studio. Holding cells were provided for overnight accomodation, and Willie B. Wet noted that they were better than many motel rooms he had been in. The Wetband were able to complete their recording session and release their new album: Music From Little Brown.

One of the highlights of the session was the Wetband rendition of their famous song Little Brown. The Wetband were eventually released on bail pending their trial later this year on the reduced charges of trespassing, desecration of private property, disturbing the peace and unlawful possession of dangerous didgeridoos with intent to blow.

Press Release: Friday, June 14, 2002 11:00 a.m.

The Wetband on CD!!!

Reviews and reactions have been pouring in since the surprise release of the Wetband's most recent studio recording, Music From Little Brown, last weekend at the Oakville Recreational Complex & Home For Wayward Cats. The milestone recording, which represents the first time ever that The Wetband proper has appeared alone on CD, was done June 1, 2002, at the now legendary 'Little Brown' recording studio in Mississauga. The sessions were the 4th installment in the famous Play & Learn series of studio efforts by the band.

Some things that have been said so far:

"The Wetband has more dimensions than Doctor Who's tardis....inside & out, a thoroughly amazing exploration into time, space, and sound... "

"Willie's vocals have never sounded richer and more authentic than on his new takes on blues standards...keep the mic close to this guy!"

"That Woody B. Wet can so deftly squeeze the utmost sensitivity out of his new original tunes on acoustic guitar, and then switch effortlessly to roaring, soaring blues rockers on his gleaming black electric axe, is truly breath-taking"

"Jethro Bassman's bang-on bass riffs, combined with his great new original tunes and still emerging powerhouse vocal talents, proves once again that he is the extra dimension that makes this band special..."

"Bassman has more moves than Sherlock Holmes, as he tracks down the mysterys of convergent meaning."

"Digitized Didjeridoo-ing! If this is a sign of things to come, let the future get here NOW!!!"

"'... Just Smiled' is a triumph for Willie B."

"It's good that Kenny has finally reappeared with a few new tunes....long overdue... where has this guy been? Like before, his band mates really make his songs work...the intricate guitar solos from Woody, the solid rhythm guitar from Willie, Jethro's bass line steady and driving, powering the whole thing, and especially the combined vocal accompanyment from the whole group. Hopefully Kenny B knows why his tunes turned out so well at Little Brown."

"Sound quality is way up on this one, although we could use a little more of Woody's voice, and a little less of Kenny's. A proper CD booklet wouldn't hurt this high-end effort, either."

Press Release: Friday, June 21, 2002 First Day of Summer 11:17 a.m.

Wet Note Records, along with representatives for Wet Songs Music, today announced that the long-awaited and much anticipated solo CD by Ted Burton was released last night to a small and intimate gathering on the Oakville-Mississauga border.

The CD, featuring a collection of the great original songs by the renowned bass player from The Wetband, is titled, 'Run And Hide', and is already garnering glowing reviews from critics everywhere, and is beginning what looks to be a rapid ascent to the top of the Wetboard charts.

It hits the shelves today, and represents a milestone recording for the Wetband and all it's fans. A spokesperson said also that the CD contains not only the best recordings of Mr. Burton's greatest hits, but several fascinating rarities, recently unearthed from archival material from the earlier years of this prolific singer/songwriter. The solo debut is sprinkled with a number of stunning 'live' performances which compliment the achievements of the studio works, giving the recording the feel of a classic.

A spokesperson for Wet Note records said that the label is "proud and indeed fortunate in it's association with Mr. Burton, and to have been able to present his work on a Wet Note CD is a privilege".

Rumours are circulating that a Release party, honouring all the recent Wetband- related releases in CD format, as well as the music and history of the Wetband, is in the works.

Congratulations to Ted!!!

Press Release: Thursday, July 4, 2002 1:00 pm

Wet Note Records in association with Wetsongs Music is pleased to announce the release today of the re-issue of the classic Woody B. Wet recording, 'W.W.I'.

The release in CD format of this landmark work became possible only recently, when the original master tapes were unearthed from Wetband discographer and singer/songwriter/videographer Jethro Bassman's private collection. Mr. Bassman was present at the July 7, 1985 recording session at a remote studio in the woods, and is rumoured to have been responsible for engineering the now-famous recording. Wet Note is considering a series, to be titled 'The Bassman Tapes', but further details will be released later.

Wet Note gratefully acknowledges Mr. Bassman's permission and assistance in this project.

W.W.I is considered to be the very first 'solo' release by anyone from The Wetband, and is an extremely rare recorded glimpse into the earlier solo genesis of Wetband co-founder Woody B Wet. Once one of the most sought-after bootlegs ever, W.W.I is now available again almost 17 years to the day after it was recorded.

The new re-issue contains the entire original recording session, slightly remastered to remove some recording process sounds, and includes 3 previously un-released bonus tracks, recorded several years later by Mr. Wet himself.

Every effort has been made to retain the original sound and ambient quality of the original recording, and Wet Note is proud to be able to re-introduce this classic to the light of a 'Clear Day'.

Press Release: Monday, July 22, 2002

A new record company founded by Jethro Bassman and Benny Cooper was announced on Saturday at a party in Guelph. The company, Wet Bass Records will be focusing on new compilations of older material but may also become involved in newer recordings. When asked if he was in competition with Wet Note, Mr. Cooper replied that he didn't see it that way. He was just making recordings that the fans want and fulfilling a niche. Besides Wet Note is a digital company and Wet Bass is strictly analogical. "We're also trying to make a quick buck," added Mr. Bassman. Their first release is expected shortly.

Another Press Release: Monday, July 22, 2002

Wet Bass Records today announced the release of their first recording by the famous group - The Wetband. The album is modestly called, "Wet Replay: Their Greatest Hits." This 90-minute analogue recording is just chock full of hits announced the president of Wet Bass Records, Mr. Benny Cooper. The following description from the liner notes by Ted Burton (the famed musicologist) explains it all said Mr. Cooper. So is this really 'Their Greatest Hits'? No, not really. You may think it's subjective, but there were specific laws in mind that helped structure this compilation. Here are the rules for inclusion of a song:

1. Play and Learn session songs only
2. Original material only (goodbye P&L I)
3. If 2 versions, select the first one
4. Use normal vocalist cycle (sort of)
5. A fan favourite song
6. Totally subjective

So that means, we don't necessarily have the best songs or even the best recordings of a song. But I still think it makes a great collection and it's the compilation that I always wanted. So sit back and enjoy. PLAY LOUD!! A copy of the album cover art was also released:

This album is not to be confused with the comprehensive 'Best Of" package being developed by WetNote."It's just a quick release to make a quick buck - I mean satisfy the fans," said spokesperson J. Bassman. "It's not meant to be a Best of package at all. I means what does 'hits' got to do with quality."

Order your copy now.

Press Release: Tuesday, August 27, 2002

Wet Note Records is pleased to announce that it has released the second 'solo' album by Eric Dennis. Apparently the release is a combination of Mr. Dennis's two most recently recorded original tunes, and various covers that he has compiled from the archives. The front cover art is below. Place your order now.

Press Release: Thursday, September 4, 2002 10 a.m.

Wet Note Records is pleased to announce the release last night of the long anticipated solo album by Wetband great Waynie Burton.

The CD, Small Town Dreams, already hailed as a classic by industry insiders, was released at a small private function last night at a prominent Toronto roots music club. Small Town Dreams will see a fuller release on the weekend at the Greenbelt Croquet Tournament on the Willoughby de Wette Estate in Mooseneck.

The recording features many of the superb original songs of Mr. Burton, along with a number of his classic cover tunes.

'This is an absolute must-have for any Wetband fan, or for that matter any music fan', a spokesperson for Wet Note said this morning.

Here is a look at the front cover of the newest Wet Note recording, Small Town Dreams:

Press Release: Thursday, October 3, 2002

Ray Brother is proud to announce the new Wetband Tracks page where you can go to download sample songs in MP3 format from many great Wetband (and their splinter group) recordings.

Press Release: Wednesday, October 30, 2002

Club WetNote had its grand opening on Saturday, October 26th, 2002. Wetband members and fans gathered for a CD release party in celebration of the band's break into the CD market. The new club is dedicated to collecting and displaying Wetband memorabilia, and has a Wetband collection unrivalled even by the Smithsonian Institution. To celebrate their break into the CD market, the Wetband broke into song and played an impromptu live concert for their enthusiastic fans. Pandamonium broke out when they were joined on stage by drummer Bob Scorcese and guitarist Kid Cola, both of whom are legendary participants in past Blues Festivals and other recording events. Two new CD's also received a surprise release at Club WetNote. The first was Jethro's Wet Replay: Their Greatest Hits, now available on CD. The second CD was Kenny's Roots, Rarities & Influences, a collection that dips deeply back into the music of those who have most influenced Kenny's own musical development. Check out the covers of these two new CD's:

Take a tour of the legendary Club Wet Note.

Press Release November 1, 2002 6:45 pm EST

Wet Note & Wet Bass records minutes ago announced the latest CD release from their most famous artists, The Wetband. The brand new release, 'The Wetband - Wet Replay: Their Greatest Hits Volume 2' follows closely on the heals of the release last Saturday night of Wet Replay Volume 1, at the premiere of Club Wet Note. Volume 2, like it's predecessor, is also the brain child of Wet Bass Records, and co-produced in CD format by Wet Note Records. Thanks must go to Mr. Benny Cooper, president of Wet Bass, for his efforts in fulfilling a long-standing dream of having a true Greatest Hits album released by The Wetband. Wet Note appreciates the opportunity to be involved with such a momentous project.

Kenny B. Wet, Wetband member and co-producer, and Eric Dennis, Wet Note president and CD producer, are both very excited that so many of the great original songs from the famous 'Play & Learn' sessions have found their way into the 'Greatest Hits' package.

Mr. Dennis noted just days ago that Wet Replay: Their Greatest Hits Volume 1 is "the most widely distributed CD we've ever produced. Wet Bass and Benny have done an incredible job on this. We hope that the further collaboration between Wet Bass and Wet Note, as manifested in this superb second volume, is equally as well received. Thank you Wet Bass! Long Live The Wetband!"

View the cover to the latest Wet Note/Wet Bass release:

Press Release November 1, 2002 7:05 PM EST

Wet Note Records is very pleased to announce, as the second release today, of the eponomously named album of the new Wetband splinter group, ET Tu ??. ET Tu ?? is comprised of Eric Dennis and Ted Burton, both members of the famous Wetband, mother of all groups.

Recorded only two weeks ago, at the Leopardette Lounge Studio of Club Wet Note in Mississauga, the album strikes out in new artistic territory. All songs on the recording are original compositions of the two members of the duet, and stylistically encompass dirges, meditations, tunes of thankfulness and joy, isolation and belonging, outrage and love. An absolute must-have for any Wetband fan. Be prepared for something fresh, new, and different. You've never heard anything like it before!

See the cover of ET Tu ??:

Press Release November 1, 2002 8:00 PM EST

In a highly unusual move, Wet Note Records today announced, in addition to the two other brand new CDs, the imminent release in analog format of the extremely rare original tape of Eric Dennis's 'Falling From Formation'. Apparently the original tape was re-discovered at the grand opening Saturday evening of Club Wet Note, during the CD Release party which was held there to celebrate the Wetband's 20th anniversary year.

Rumour has it that this original tape version of the now famous CD by the same name is quite different in content, with several different versions of some of the original tunes, many performed live. The tape appears to have fewer tracks, but is considered highly rare because there were only two copies ever made. It is assumed that the tape unearthed Saturday night is the original master, but this remains unclear. Mr. Dennis, along with Kenny B. Wet and Wet Note Records, has decided to offer it for release to the other three band members. Mr. Dennis declined to comment further on the whereabouts of the other original copy.

Wet Note had indicated that the new copies of the tape will be virtually identical to the original, with no attempt to add Wet Note brand logos. "We'd like this to be a very faithful reproduction of the original", a spokesman said.

Wet Note provided this image of the original analog cover:

Press Release November 7, 2002 8:00 PM EST

Wetband WebMaster Ray Brother announced today that Wet fans can now listen to streaming Wetband songs through Cornerband.com. Just click on the logo below and anywhere else you find it on the Wetband web site:

Press Release February 4, 2003 1:00 PM EST

The Mystery of the Disappearing Woody

Jethro Bassman, the famed musicologist and member of Canada's best known troglodyte blues-rock-country-folk band, reports (in a rare interview) that the case of the 'Missing Woody' is getting stranger by the minute. He informed the media yesterday that Woody's vocals had mysteriously disappeared from the master tapes of the latest Wetband recording session held Saturday night at the Credit View Croquet Club. This morning, he reports further and more frightening news. Woody's songs are nowhere to be found on the second master tape. The only presence of Woody is his take on Jethro's take of the Bob Dylan classic 'I'll Be Your Baby Tonight'. "It's the damnest thing I ever heard," exclaims Jethro. "Either Woody's been in one of those weird Transporter accidents and his molecules are starting to dissipate or else Big Brother is trying to erase every proof of the existence of Woody from the planet." When asked to further elaborate, Jethro replied "Don't ask me, I'm a bass player not a detective". Other Wetband members were not available for comment. The band's manager Ray Brother only mumbled something that sounded like "Woody probably had magnets in his mouth". Experts have been called to investigate this strange incident further. "But the other songs are great!," added Jethro. "The fans will be pleased. We're probably call the album "Has Anybody Heard From Woody?'" Stay tuned for further developments.

Footage of Woody shortly before his mysterious disappearance:

Press Release February 4, 2003 1:05 PM EST

The Disappearing Woody Mystery Deepens...

A brief telegram arrived from Willy B. Wet, currently esconced in a motel near Moosejaw:

Hmmm. Sounds like the Cheshire Cat in reverse, where the mouth (and vocal chords) are the first thing to disappear. Curiouser and curiouser.

Willie

Press Release February 4, 2003 1:10 PM EST

And Deepens...

Earlier today, Crow7, Wetband member Kenny B's agent and manager, issued a terse statement in reaction to Jethro's news conference: Kenny B is shocked and dismayed by the electronic disappearance of the Woodster from the recent Creditview Club recording sessions. As executive producer and CEO of Wet Note Records, he suggests that the Transporter accident theory is the strongest issued so far in the investigation, but as a number 2 theory his gut tells him that the problem lies in the 4-track recording deck used to channel 4 mics into 2 tracks. This would seem to be the only mechanism (other than the transporter) capable of such a degree of separation from the other recorded sounds. If true, not good news for Woody, but an intermittent cable wouldn't have produced the results we did get, whereas an internal 1/2 track cutout might be responsible for this mystery. "I'm a harmonica player, not a doctor", was the last comment heard from Kenny B this morning.

Press Release February 4, 2003 1:11 PM EST

And Gets Murkier...

Wetband General Manager Ray Brother, hounded by the press, finally released his version of the events:

I was crouched down out back, watching the recording session through the basement window when I noticed some movement on the grassy knoll behind me. Someone or some thing was there, holding something or someone. I saw a blinding flash of light. The bottle dropped from my hand. The next thing I knew I was in the hospital with a mouth full of magnets and surrounded by hideous, bottom-feeding press creatures.

Press Release February 4, 2003 3:11 PM EST

Hardheaded Paralegal Analyst Buzz Sawyer provides an incisive in-depth commentary on the Ray Brother testimony:

First off, this testimony doesn't hold water since the bottle apparently broke upon impact with the frozen ground and never apparently had any water in it to begin with, but something much stronger. Next, we must ask why the band manager was crouching outside in back, watching the session through the basement window. And what happened to this so-called "grassy knoll'? My agents have scoured the countryside all around the Creditview Club and have found no knoll anywhere, grassy or otherwise. And if he was indeed watching the recording session through the window how could he see movement behind him? Could the blinding flash of light have been nothing more than a flash bulb? And what exactly happened between the time that the alleged Ray Brother passed out and the time he awoke in hospital? We have reason to believe that we are not talking minutes or even hours here but days. Could he have been flown to Russia and brainwashed into only believing he was Ray Brother, so that as the brainwashing wore off he would begin to suspect that he was not Ray Brother at all, but someone totally different? A Ray Brother manque? OR EVEN WOODY HIMSELF? Fearful of the consequences of his actions, could he have taken the master tapes and knowingly erased all evidence of Woody at this session so that everyone would believe it was not in fact him, Ray Brother, outside the basement window, but in fact Woody B. Wet? And with Woody B. Wet now firmly accused of being the backyard interloper, could he not accuse himself of sneaking up and photographing Woody B. Wet in the act of peeping in the basement window? And might not Woody, passing out in fright upon being surprised, have also been taken to Russia and brainwashed into thinking he was in fact Ray Brother, so that the real Ray Brother could in fact have been IN THE HOSPITAL ALL THE TIME? These are just a few of the unanswered questions that we must continually ask ourselves as we begin to calmly and rationally piece together the events of that night, just like the pieces of broken bottle that were not in fact found outside the basement window, but in the hospital where such beverages are not permitted and are indeed strictly unlawful?

Press Release Thursday, March 6, 2003 5:32 pm

Wet Note Records today proudly announced their first release of 2003, the newest by their premier recording artists, Canada's best-known Troglodyte Blues/Folk-Rock/Folk/Country/Easy-Listening act, The Wetband.

Recorded this past February at the famous underground venue, The Creditview Club, in Mississauga, the newest album documents the latest annual studio PractFest sessions of the band's long-term collaboration with one of their favourite session drummers, the amazing Neil P. Ludwig.

Adding to the still-swirling controversy surrounding the apparent transparent 'disappearance' of Wetband frontman Woody B. Wet from much of the recording session's master tapes, is the suggestion by unnamed sources that the infamous Wet Note co-founder and Wetband producer K. B. Wetnick, reported missing last year, is actually still alive and hiding in the remote mountainous regions dividing Mississauga, Oakville, Bronte Creek and the Credit River.

The suggestion has been insinuated because of the sub-title of the Wetband's newest release, 'The "Missing Man" Quintet'. Wet Note executive Kenny B. Wet denied any knowledge of any facts which might support the rumour. He seemed to become quite agitated when a member of the reviewing press gallery asked if it was possible that the missing vocals and guitar tracks from PractFest '03 had any connection with the rumoured sightings of Wetnick.

'Why don't you ask that old bag of dirt Ray Brother', he was quoted as saying, moments after he thought the microphones were turned off and he thought he was off-the-record.

The Wet Note CEO also spent some time defending the fact that the new recording, the band's first in nearly half a year, is issued on tape only, and insisted it had nothing to do with rival label Wet Bass's soaring popularity and dollar figures in the previous quarter. "We've had a few lay-offs'" he noted ruefully, '"but this has not been a contributing factor in the decision to go with the historically successful retro-packaging on analog for this release".

Hustled away through the crush to his limousine, he avoided any further comment.

Industry insiders say, however, that despite the controversys surrounding the Wetband at the moment, the recording has some great stuff on it. One can only wonder what it would have been, with Woody B. Wet's full vocals and acoustic guitar in their rightful spot on the record.

Wet Note has released the cover art for PractFest '03: The 'Missing Man' Quintet:

Press Release Friday, March 7, 2003

Ray Brother Productions in connection with Wetnote Records is proud to announce the Gala Twentieth Anniversary BW Blues Festival.

Order your tickets now from Records, and check out this year's official poster:

Press Release Thursday, March 22, 2003

Wet Note Records today released this image from the cover of the new Eric Dennis/Kenny B. Wet collaboration, Hyperbolic Paths. Copies are hoped to reach the members of the Wetband in advance of the upcoming Play & Learn V sessions, scheduled for May 31 at the band's famous secret studio, Little Brown:

Press Release Thursday, June 26, 2003 5:23 EST

Wet Note Records is proud to announce the release today of what may be the finest recording yet by The Wetband. The new recording is the product of the recent Play & Learn V sessions held by the band at the famous Little Brown Studio, May 31st 2003. All imagery and most details are being kept under wraps until copies can be delivered to the band members. Band member Kenny B. Wet, who also by coincidence happens to be Producer & CEO of Wet Note, has been heard raving about the recording, and declares this "the best ever, THE Classic Wetband album".

More details are sure to emerge in the next few days.

Press Release Thursday, July 3, 2003

Earlier today Wet Note Records finally released an image of the cover of the newest Wetband recording, after having it's official release confirmed by The Wetband. The first-ever true double-album by the band is currently getting a lot of air time on local airwaves that matter. Reports have it that band member Willy B. Wet is out of town on a trailor-park tour, and has not been available for comment. Reviews so far have all been glowing, and some feel that this is the ultimate Wetband recording. Here is the triumphant cover for the new release:

Press Release Monday, July 7, 2003

Got Their Wojo Workin'?

Although there has been no official announcement, the word on the street is that there has been a new Wetband splinter group formed and they have a new album in the can.

Two of the Wetband founding members, Woody B. Wet and Jethro Bassman, were seen going into the Burton-Oakville Recreational Complex and Home for Wayward Cats with a load of instruments and recording equipment this Saturday, July 5th. This is the same studio the Wetband last used for the critically acclaimed Shut Up! And Tune Me sessions.

The rumoured name of their group is Wojo. There have been no stories on the album name but a few details of the songs recorded have become available. All songs are said to be original material. Woody apparently played at least a half-dozen new songs, one song from the never released Wet Work bootleg sessions, and two legendary Woody masterworks from his W.W I days. Jethro introduced 5 new compositions (continuing his recent surprising productive period) and finally played the most famous Jethro song never heard: Catholic Girls. This song was written for the Play and Learn V sessions but was never recorded for reasons only beknownst to Jethro. Also it is rumoured that Wojo performed a re-make of the Et Tu song Life and Death. Speaking of that song, which was a collaboration between Jethro and that old sixties poet Ted Burton, we heard that one of Jethro's new songs was another Burton-Bassman effort.

At this point we are not sure how much of this story is true and where the leak came from. When we reached Jethro Bassman to ask where this Wet leak was, he merely replied, "Up the stairs, first door on the left?" Speaking of leaks, Wetband fans will be glad to hear that Woody has once more donned his harmonica holder and was even heard to be playing while in the washroom! A reliable source also states that Jethro has already had preliminary talks with an executive from Wet Note Records about releasing this new Wojo album. They were seen at a secretive meeting at a downtown Toronto bar last week.

Please stay tuned and we will update you on this exciting news as more details become available.

Press Release Wednesday, July 9, 2003

MORE WOJO NEWS!

We have just learned that Wojo's new album will just be called WOJO. I guess they ran out of new ideas. Also, we found this scrap of paper while rummaging through the garbage cans of the Burton-Oakville Recreational Complex and Home for Wayward Cats. Neither Jethro nor Woody were available to comment on it's validity:

Press Release Thursday, July 31, 2003

AND YET MORE WOJO NEWS!

Wet Note is proud to announce the forthcoming release tomorrow, August 1st, of the splendid debut recording by WOJO, the newest Wetband splinter group. Comprised of Jethro Bassman and Woody B. Wet, Wojo's eponymously named album was recorded July 5 at the Burton Oakville Recreational Complex and Home For Wayward Cats. Featuring all-original material by both it's members, the CD is perfectly balanced between superb performances of great songs, and carefully understated production values. Wojo has raised the bar at least several notches once again. Wet Note is pleased to introduce (with apologies to the late Ted Williams) the 'Splendid Splinter', WOJO!!!

Press Release Monday, August 4th, 2003

Ray Brother is proud to announce the opening of the new Blues Festival 20th Anniversary Gallery. Check it out and watch daily for new additions!

Press Release for Thursday, August 7, 2003  Club Wet Note

is proud to announce the pending release this coming weekend of Wetband co-founder Jethro Bassman's excellent second solo album:   Murder In Texas.

The CD is currently in post-production at Wet Note Studios, Club Wet Note, a reclusive hideaway somewhere in the remote mountainous regions of the Oakville-Mississauga border.

The compilation CD is a stunning followup to Mr. Bassman's initial great solo effort, the famous Run and Hide. More details of the album will be released after it's official release and delivery this coming Sunday.

A further rumour is circulating that a hitherto unknown and recent solo recording by band member and co-co-founder 'Coca' Kenny B. Wet was quietly released on the same day as the fabulous self-titled CD by WOJO. Mr. Wet has denied any press competition with Wojo, and stated that "the damn thing just happened to get finished the day before". The title has been leaked to the media, and sources now say that it has appeared in the Wetband's official discography as Long Echoes. It joins WOJO and Murder In Texas, forming an amazing troika that have appeared since The Wetband double CD was released.

Queried about several other mysterious titles now appearing in the Discography, Kenny B. Wet was evasive, and mumbled something about Wet Note shutting down temporarily for a late summer vacation for all it's staff.

Hail the newest Wet Note CD, Murder In Texas! Jethro Bassman rules!!!

Stay tuned for further details as they become available.

Press Release for Tuesday, August 19, 2003

Wet Note is pleased to reveal the cover art for the great new release by Wetband co-founder Jethro Bassman, Murder In Texas. The new album has already been on shelves for several days, following it's official release on Sunday, August 10, 2003, at Club Wet Note.

This morning, Wet Note spokesman and producer Kenny B. Wet declined to add much more detail, further to the press release of August 7th, other than to say this:

"Murder In Texas is one of the great recordings by a member of the Wetband and in music in general. If you want to know why, go get a copy and listen! The album speaks for itself! Jethro Bassman is my hero."

Here is the cover of Murder In Texas:

Further Press Release for Tuesday, August 19, 2003

Wet Note wishes to confirm that the rumoured Kenny B. Wet solo recording has in fact been released, and that the title is indeed Long Echoes. Apparently Mr. Wet is insisting that it is more of 'an old poetry experiment' than a new music CD, although this, it would seem, is debatable. A spokesperson for Wet Note was overheard saying that 'I certainly wouldn't accuse this effort of being over-produced'. Wet Note offered this image of the new album's cover:

Press Release: 12:08 am EST Oct. 4th, 2003

Earlier today a spokeperson for Wet Note Records issued a short statement covering several Wetband related items:

1. Apparently several rare and hitherto unknown photos of the legendary Play & Learn V recording session of the Wetband have been discovered in an unlocked vault deep beneath Wet Note Studios at Club Wet Note. The images appear to show the very beginning of the famous recording session which eventually produced the double album CD release, 'The Wetband', from May 31 2003. Although there were rumours around this time that a documentary film entitled 'Let It Be WET' might be in the works, no trace of it has been discovered to date. The few photos discovered in the vault appear to be the only visual documentation extant of the now classic sessions. See them on display at Kenny's Wetband Studio Gallery.

2. Since the departure of the beloved Suze Melbourne back to Down Under, there has been a demand for more photos from the Club Wet Note CD release party where she made her first North American appearance almost a year ago today. Wet Note is endevouring to locate and re-publish the famous photo of Jethro Bassman with his famous fan and co-star, along with other long-lost images from the party. Stay tuned for more news on this front.

3. In other Wetband related news, rumours of a new WE Project recording session have surfaced recently. Wet Note today responded by announcing the surprise release of The WE Project's third album, apparently recorded for the most part on Sept. 17th of this year, at the legendary Another Room Studio in Ajax, where the seminal Songs From Another Room recordings took place so many years ago. The new album is rumoured to be the first in a series of documentary type recordings, which will trace the evolution of the WE Project's all-instrumental development, through experimental recordings and alternate musical forms. Wet Note is proud to release the cover of this daring release:

Press Release: 11 pm EST Nov. 6th, 2003

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