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Ed Zigo never thought much of his music career until coming home from school one summer. Even then, it would’ve been hard to convince the Westmain drummer–who last year helped produce the group’s debut album, “Glamour Fades”–that his hobby would become much more than that. Come to Leesburg’s Tally Ho this Saturday, Dec. 7 to see why D.C. music critics have given this group the nod. From a fully self-funded album to the Vietnam veteran who donated his American flag pants to the cause, here’s what Ed added about his time with this truly unique local band. - Northern Virginia Magazine

Ed Zigo never thought much of his music career until coming home from school one summer. Even then, it would’ve been hard to convince the Westmain drummer–who last year helped produce the group’s debut album, “Glamour Fades”–that his hobby would become much more than that. Come to Leesburg’s Tally Ho this Saturday, Dec. 7 to see why D.C. music critics have given this group the nod. From a fully self-funded album to the Vietnam veteran who donated his American flag pants to the cause, here’s what Ed added about his time with this truly unique local band. - Northern Virginia Magazine

The success of a musical group is often judged by more than just the quality of its repertoire or the talent of its members. Defining characteristics of musical acts that have made it big are passion, ambition and cohesiveness within the group. Local rock band westmain embodies these.

The group has never missed a show for anything less than a special event or an emergency, members said, and the quartet shares a home. It doesn’t get much more cohesive than that. - Prince William Living

The success of a musical group is often judged by more than just the quality of its repertoire or the talent of its members. Defining characteristics of musical acts that have made it big are passion, ambition and cohesiveness within the group. Local rock band westmain embodies these.

The group has never missed a show for anything less than a special event or an emergency, members said, and the quartet shares a home. It doesn’t get much more cohesive than that. - Prince William Living

"Anything but boring, WESTMAIN stands head and shoulders above the crowd. Expect big things!"

Sherry Sabine
NEW DRIVEN - Sherry Sabine

"Anything but boring, WESTMAIN stands head and shoulders above the crowd. Expect big things!"

Sherry Sabine
NEW DRIVEN - Sherry Sabine

"We showcased westmain as an opener in an earlier concert. This local band was so full of engery and fun, and pleased the crowd so much, we invited them back as the headliner!" - Leesburg Today

"We showcased westmain as an opener in an earlier concert. This local band was so full of engery and fun, and pleased the crowd so much, we invited them back as the headliner!" - Leesburg Today

“We have been to plenty of shows in DC and we can definitely say, one of the best performers
we have seen!” - DC Music Download

“We have been to plenty of shows in DC and we can definitely say, one of the best performers
we have seen!” - DC Music Download

If you’re drinking away your sorrows, Westmain is the band you would want playing at your pub. Even if you’re just drinking, Westmain is still the band you want rockin’ your party. They’ve built a reputation with their dynamic live performances. Now, after releasing their debut album Glamour Fades, Westmain can rock you even if you drink alone.

Glamour is a solid shot of bar-band rock. The beats are big, the grooves are deep, and the guitars are loud. The songs are tight and powerfully played. They bite like the best whiskey.

The album’s themes lack the smoothness you might look for in your favorite liquor, though. “At some point or the other most people deal with love, lust, loss, addiction, fear of death, among other things,” vocalist and guitarist Tommy Rothman told D.C. Music Download in an interview earlier this month. “The one common theme of life is that everything has an end.” So Westmain might not be drinking buddies to lift your spirits.

Regardless, the album’s middle tracks pack the best (spiked) punch. “Highway Robbery” is guitarist Paul Davis’ bid to be Virginia’s greatest guitar hero. His scorching solos sound great mixed with the song’s molotov cocktail of blues, funk, and classic rock.

“Say What They Will” is the perfect chaser after such a heated track. Christina Morris’ guest spot, with its quiet vocals and soft melody, takes off some of the album’s edge. The tune’s acoustic arrangements provide dynamic diversity to a set of songs otherwise played to be heard over a bar’s chaotic din.

Tommy Rothman might be right. Everything does have an end, except Glamour Fades if you put it on repeat – as you should. Especially if you’re drinking. - DC Music Download

If you’re drinking away your sorrows, Westmain is the band you would want playing at your pub. Even if you’re just drinking, Westmain is still the band you want rockin’ your party. They’ve built a reputation with their dynamic live performances. Now, after releasing their debut album Glamour Fades, Westmain can rock you even if you drink alone.

Glamour is a solid shot of bar-band rock. The beats are big, the grooves are deep, and the guitars are loud. The songs are tight and powerfully played. They bite like the best whiskey.

The album’s themes lack the smoothness you might look for in your favorite liquor, though. “At some point or the other most people deal with love, lust, loss, addiction, fear of death, among other things,” vocalist and guitarist Tommy Rothman told D.C. Music Download in an interview earlier this month. “The one common theme of life is that everything has an end.” So Westmain might not be drinking buddies to lift your spirits.

Regardless, the album’s middle tracks pack the best (spiked) punch. “Highway Robbery” is guitarist Paul Davis’ bid to be Virginia’s greatest guitar hero. His scorching solos sound great mixed with the song’s molotov cocktail of blues, funk, and classic rock.

“Say What They Will” is the perfect chaser after such a heated track. Christina Morris’ guest spot, with its quiet vocals and soft melody, takes off some of the album’s edge. The tune’s acoustic arrangements provide dynamic diversity to a set of songs otherwise played to be heard over a bar’s chaotic din.

Tommy Rothman might be right. Everything does have an end, except Glamour Fades if you put it on repeat – as you should. Especially if you’re drinking. - DC Music Download

If you’re drinking away your sorrows, Westmain is the band you would want playing at your pub. Even if you’re just drinking, Westmain is still the band you want rockin’ your party. They’ve built a reputation with their dynamic live performances. Now, after releasing their debut album Glamour Fades, Westmain can rock you even if you drink alone.

Glamour is a solid shot of bar-band rock. The beats are big, the grooves are deep, and the guitars are loud. The songs are tight and powerfully played. They bite like the best whiskey.

The album’s themes lack the smoothness you might look for in your favorite liquor, though. “At some point or the other most people deal with love, lust, loss, addiction, fear of death, among other things,” vocalist and guitarist Tommy Rothman told D.C. Music Download in an interview earlier this month. “The one common theme of life is that everything has an end.” So Westmain might not be drinking buddies to lift your spirits.

Regardless, the album’s middle tracks pack the best (spiked) punch. “Highway Robbery” is guitarist Paul Davis’ bid to be Virginia’s greatest guitar hero. His scorching solos sound great mixed with the song’s molotov cocktail of blues, funk, and classic rock.

“Say What They Will” is the perfect chaser after such a heated track. Christina Morris’ guest spot, with its quiet vocals and soft melody, takes off some of the album’s edge. The tune’s acoustic arrangements provide dynamic diversity to a set of songs otherwise played to be heard over a bar’s chaotic din.

Tommy Rothman might be right. Everything does have an end, except Glamour Fades if you put it on repeat – as you should. Especially if you’re drinking. - DC Music Download

If you’re drinking away your sorrows, Westmain is the band you would want playing at your pub. Even if you’re just drinking, Westmain is still the band you want rockin’ your party. They’ve built a reputation with their dynamic live performances. Now, after releasing their debut album Glamour Fades, Westmain can rock you even if you drink alone.

Glamour is a solid shot of bar-band rock. The beats are big, the grooves are deep, and the guitars are loud. The songs are tight and powerfully played. They bite like the best whiskey.

The album’s themes lack the smoothness you might look for in your favorite liquor, though. “At some point or the other most people deal with love, lust, loss, addiction, fear of death, among other things,” vocalist and guitarist Tommy Rothman told D.C. Music Download in an interview earlier this month. “The one common theme of life is that everything has an end.” So Westmain might not be drinking buddies to lift your spirits.

Regardless, the album’s middle tracks pack the best (spiked) punch. “Highway Robbery” is guitarist Paul Davis’ bid to be Virginia’s greatest guitar hero. His scorching solos sound great mixed with the song’s molotov cocktail of blues, funk, and classic rock.

“Say What They Will” is the perfect chaser after such a heated track. Christina Morris’ guest spot, with its quiet vocals and soft melody, takes off some of the album’s edge. The tune’s acoustic arrangements provide dynamic diversity to a set of songs otherwise played to be heard over a bar’s chaotic din.

Tommy Rothman might be right. Everything does have an end, except Glamour Fades if you put it on repeat – as you should. Especially if you’re drinking. - DC Music Download