The Walla Recovery is the melodic cello-folk/rock quartet prepared to take humanity by the heart. Their earthy debut, With Trembling... unites us with a struggle of hope that echoes within. Live, the band draws the crowd with versatility and eloquence, marking in them a desire for more: a deeper connection, a lingering conversation, an encore.

“Music and lyrics that are both unique and soul-stirring... the kind of music to make any Nashville-lover proud.” - examiner.com

“The words of Zack Smith, lead vocalist and songwriter, challenge the listener throughout, and can't be praised highly enough. An infectious grower.” - crossrhythms.co.uk

Contact Info

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website: thewallarecovery.com

Biography

The Walla Recovery invites you to step off of the platform of nostalgic “what-ifs” and embark on a journey away from unfulfilled longing and toward sacred forgetfulness. Not as those who have finished the journey, the boys of Walla have been chasing the mystery since 2001.

The band’s latest EP, With Trembling... respects the audience with its brutal honesty while challenging them to adopt its expectant hope. Consisting of pilgrims Brandon Reynolds (percussion), Jonathan Kaylor (cello/guitar), Justin Luningham (bass/cello), and singer-songwriter Zack Smith (guitar/vocals), The Walla Recovery offers euphonic versatility and familiarity with each live and studio listen.

These trepidatious troubadours have travelled from Austin to Alabama, Florida back to Fort Worth, near Zack’s childhood home on Walla Ave. The release of With Trembling... marks the most significant stride the band has taken in its trek together. The next one promises to be bigger.

It’s been a long road alone
I’ll try not to be lonely and I'll try to keep a smile
But if you’d come along—
If not for the journey, then just to rest my feet a while
I may endure another mile

Fear and wonder. Risk and reward. The Walla Recovery and you.

Accomplishments

Configurations

The band is available in a variety of formats, from 6-piece (acoustic guitar + cello + drums + bass + piano + mandolin), to 1-piece (solo singer-songwriter), and anything in-between. This range of setup provides opportunity for a wide array of listeners or venues to engage.

Releases