Artist description Welmore Mile have a harmony-filled, acoustic pop sound that is both warm and immediate. Reflecting themes of loss, love and faith, their songs remain both intimate and accessible.

Music Style Acoustic pop rock

Musical Influences The Beatles, U2, Jeff Buckley, Dave Matthews Band, Doves, Turin Brakes, The Samples, Arnold, Wilco, Elliott Smith, Caedmon's Call, Eels, The Who, Coldplay

Similar Artists Doves, Elliott Smith, Storyhill, Travis, Arnold,Turin Brakes, Jars of Clay

Artist History Peter Welle and Jon Gilmore formed the band in early 2001 performing under the name Ashes for Beauty. Changing their name to Welmore Mile in 2003, along with the release of their new album marked a new beginning for their music. The name harkens back to a place from the past, a place close to their origins while also suggesting a world of open possibilities and choices. Welmore Mile will be performing regularly throughout 2003, breaking briefly in August to finish recording their new album with producer John Hermanson (Storyhill, Alva Star, Brenda Weiler), hopefully available by late 2003.

Group Members Peter Welle and Jon Gilmore. Peter Welle has been an active songwriter since picking up the guitar in late 1996 having penned over 40 songs in that time. His musical influences include the Beatles, Jeff Buckley and U2, which can be heard in his songs' sense of melody and emotional uplift. Jon Gilmore has been playing guitar since his early teen years, and has developed a deeply melodic lead guitar style. His understated guitar lines add layers of beauty to Welmore Mile's songs while his outstanding harmonies add strength and polish to their stong love of melody.

Instruments Acoustic and electric guitars, lap steel, piano, drums & bass

Albums Choices Collide - 2003

Location Minneapolis, MN - USA

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