A blend of 80's rock and roots rock with a little country flavor on the side.

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THE NAYSAYERS
The Best Band Youâve Never heard Of

With unforgettable songwriting and a sound reminiscent of timeless bands like The Jayhawks, BoDeans and Tom Petty, The Naysayers could possibly be the best band youâve never heard of.

From songwriting deals with Warner Chappell, to leading the popular 80âs group Thinman, Dennis Winslow and Rod Langdahl are no newcomers to the game. Both in their 40âs theyâve been witness to the epic highs and inevitable lows of the music biz. So when the two formed The Naysayers in 2005 they had no intention of making it bigâ¦just making great music. For that reason the Portland, Oregon based group has managed to remain largely under the radar. At the same time, however, both of their independently released albums. Life Without Regrets and Misery Loves Company, have been lauded by industry insiders and earned them a staunch, underground following throughout the Northwest. Terry Currier of Music Millennium called their 2005 debut Life Without Regrets, ââ¦one of the catchiest albums of the year.â

And it is no wonder-their talent for writing seems to grow faster than the gray hairs in their beards. For the last five years Winslow has been a songwriter for FirstCom Music and placed cuts in an arrays of national television shows and films including the likes of Crossroads, âCSI, â âThe Unit,â âLive! With Regis and Kelly,â âThe Bernie Mac Show,â âAmerican Idol,â âSaturday Night Live,â âAccess Hollywood.â âExtra,â âYoung and the Restless,â Playboy Channelâs â7 Lives Exposedâ âThe 700 Clubâ and many more. In addition, he and Langdahl also pitch songs together in Nashville through renowned song plugger Chris Keaton, specically for the Nashville market and separate from material they write for The Naysayers.

Winslow (vocals and guitar) and Langdahl (vocals, guitar and keyboard) are joined by Rick Langdahl (bass), Jim Jacobson (drums) and Jim Fisher (guitar). And though their fanbase streches regionally, they are best known for the extraordinary live performances they put on in their hometown of Portland, Oregon.

Langdahl owns a set building company called Stageright, Inc. which is converted into a performance venue for The Naysayersâ live shows. Langdahl builds and designs the stage and the club, transforming the space into different looks and feels, making each performance feel like a world of its own. At their last show, the space was converted into an authentic European speakeasy! Completely bypassing the hubbub of the local clubs and slinky promoters, these special events have created a bonafide epidemic in grass roots marketing for the group, bringing them new fans the old fashioned way-straight word of mouth.

The band has just finished recording tracks for their third album, Come Into Focus, due for release in early 2007.