Artist description Joel Lederer was the singer/songwriter/guitarist for the Wheedle. Backed by Ed Hodge on bass and Robert Walker on drums, the Wheedle performed at clubs in Seattle, WA from 1999 to 2001. Lederer dissolved the band when he moved to New York City in the fall of 2001.

Music Style Punk-Folk / Roots Rock

Musical Influences Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Velvet Underground, Beatles, Clash, Dan Bern, Violent Femmes, Pearl Jam (Vitalogy), Luna, Bob Dylan, REM, Built to Spill, Wilco, Elvis Costello

Similar Artists Dan Bern, Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground

Artist History Joel Lederer hails from Pittsburgh, PA. He has lived in Pittsburgh, Bloomington, IN, Seattle, WA and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. He began writing poetry at age 15 and songs at age 17 when he learned a few chords on the guitar. Lederer's lyrics tend to be somewhat dark and introspective, falling outside of the realm of "standard" rock lyrics. The music is a product of a love for both roots rock and punk, from years of solo acoustic performances coupled with a love for the rawness of a full electric band.

Group Members Joel Lederer - singer/songwriter/guitar Ed Hodge - bass/vocals Robert Walker - drums/percussion/vocals

Instruments guitar, bass, drums

Albums April Fools

Location Brooklyn, NY - USA

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