Wes
Watson started playing bass after high school at the age of 19. He still remembers
when he got his first bass - a Kramer Duke (yes, the one with the aluminum neck!).
Ever since, he's had a love of all notes low. While
Wes is comfortable in a variety of styles, and has played in numerous worship
bands and several Rock projects, his passion is for Metal. He is currently the
bassist for InnerSiege, playing fretted and fretless bass.
Wes
toured internationally with the band he co-founded, StrangeLand, playing throughout
the US and Europe, all. For many years, StrangeLand was a main staple in the Metal
tent at Cornerstone, both the Illinois fest, and Cornerstone California. Their
song "The Enemy Has Fallen" was featured on radio stations both in the
US and internationally. When the group disbanded two years ago, Wes and other
members formed InnerSiege, continuing where they left off on their rise to international
acclaim.
"We
have been very blessed to play lots of wonderful places in this band," says
Wes. "God has certainly shined on us, and we are very grateful for the opportunities
we have been given. We try not to waste that!"
One
thing that has remained consistent throughout Wes' playing career thus far is
the search for the ultimate tone. Like many others, he has found his best tone
with the help of David Nordschow, and has been relying on David's designs for
over 10 years.
"David's
amplifiers and cabinets have always been considered the best in the business,"
Was says. "After playing them for more than a decade, I know why: Monster
TONE! His designs always bring out the best in whatever instrument I'm playing,
be it fretted or fretless basses, live or in the studio. Plus he and Lane have
always been wonderful to deal with. David's my man, and he builds my amps."
