Lee Surrette and Bryce Thomas, two popular solo artists on Cape Cod, were itching to play with other musicians. At the same time, a loose group of amazing players, British Steve Askew (lead guitar), John Hovnanian (bass), Bill Brown (drums) found themselves with an opening in their schedule. Throw in two veteran multi-instrumentalists sidemen, Jonathan Larkin (fiddle, mandolin, accordion) and Len Amaral (pedal steel, guitar) and you have a hell of a band. Band alchemist, Josh Albright saw all this talent looking for a new home and boom! The Waywards were born. While you cant call The Waywards a country band, there is a country flavor to all the songs they do. They play songs everyone knows, so you might be inspired to sing along.