Since forming in 1999, Wonderful has been performing their inspired tunes to an ever-increasing Northwest audience. The band's thoughtful, yet playful brand of music is a timely arrival to the regional scene; their electronic/pop/classical-influenced songs continue to draw audiences at many of Seattle's best-known venues.

The members of Wonderful have been playing together as a band since 1997 when Noah Weaver joined Jon Khanjian, Peter Sali and Jason Holstrom as the Lincolns. The Lincolns' fun, accessible rockabilly won them a first prize in a college talent show, and led to a West Coast tour in 1998. After the tour, though, the band found itself wanting to experiment and grow musically in new ways. Hence Wonderful was born.

Wonderful mixes traditional pop-rock elements with inventive electronic musings. They draw most of their inspiration from The Flaming Lips, Weezer, The Beatles, Aphex Twin, My Bloody Valentine, Bjork and Queen, as well as composers such as Debussy, Ravel, Reich and Messaien.

The Crocodile, Graceland, Showbox, Sit and Spin and I-Spy have all given Wonderful the spotlight over the last two years. Fans and innocent bystanders alike agree that their shows are energized and driven, showcasing the band's finest form. Their first officially released CD, "Welcome to Wonderful" was recorded at Bear Creek Studios with producer Ryan Hadlock (Blonde Redhead, Black Heart Procession and Twilight Singers).

Wonderful will continue in their mission of striving to make the most beautiful music the world has heard. They want nothing less than to continually blaze a new trail and explore the infinite variety of music. Yet in spite of these ambitions and the larger-than-life symphonic nature of their music, Wonderful remains refreshingly unpretentious, driven only by their love of song, and their desire to reveal that love to their audience.

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