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Founder of @wellkeptsecret.co
Director at @lomaxarchive
I do music stuff
🥁: lotta folks
🏠: New Orleans, LA

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New York! Anna Lomax Wood and Lomax Archive Label Director @reedtwatson will join @willhermes tomorrow night at @roughtradenyc to talk all about the AMERICAN PATCHWORK project we just released through @qobuz. Admission is free with an RSVP. Join us!

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So proud about the records I co-produced with Anna Lomax Wood! Read about them here: https://oakiedog.substack.com/p/presenting-blues-folk-and-nola-greatness?r=2g7co&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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#GRWM Set up time! Had the pleasure of playing this beautiful rig for the last two weeks s/o @soundandbackline for the great gear!

Kit:
90’s @yamahadrumsofficial Maple Custom
20,10,12,16
14x6.5 Maple Custom snare
And a surprise @ludwigdrumshq 14x6.5 Hammered Supraphonic

Cymbals:
8” Trashformer
10” Linear Smash
14” Oriental China (modded)
16” S Dark Trash Crash (top)
16” K Custom Dark Crash (btm)
16” @stack_ring_percussion Clap Stack
18” K Special Dry Crash
18” K EFX Crash
20” K Special Dry Crash
21” K Custom Complex Dark Ride

Sticks: HD4 & MJC4

@zildjianusa
@vicfirth
#tgdrums #drums #explore #edits

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“Turn” from Arena Rock for the Underground. Watch the full film + read our @stereogum premiere at the bio link! Soundtrack out now through @wellkeptsecret.co

Directed by Fraser Wright (@fraser_left)
Produced by Joshua Johnson (@jiggiejayy)
Executive Producers: Will Marsh (@willmarshwriter) Jason Barnes, @charlesmarsh.uva
Editing by Fraser Wright.
Performances filmed by Joshua Johnson.
Additional filming by Fraser Wright, Will Marsh, Lucho Mejia (@quien.es.lucho)
Interview by Ruby Zlotkowski (@rubyredspells)
Associate Producers: Alejandra Vansant (@allllllllllllllllle) and David Moss.

The performances from Arena Rock for the Underground are available now as a digital EP via Well Kept Secret, produced and engineered by Will Marsh and Fraser Wright.
Mixed and mastered by Fraser Wright.
Assistant engineered by Lucha Mejia.
Will Marsh: lead vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar.
Fraser Wright: backing vocals, lap steel, acoustic guitar, bass, tambourine.
Recorded in New Orleans, LA, Fall 2025 at Will and Ale’s House, Fraser’s Volvo, and Le Petit Theater.

Special thanks @reedtwatson @quien.es.lucho Bethany Lee @__flobert__ @lowlandhum @noahazzard Le Petit Theatre, and our fundraiser supporters: @jonforeman @allisenavidad Anna Schwab @safari_heidi @arirenespitz @ethan.theme @_adventureprincess_ Hunter Cameron @jameswrght @karenwrightmarsh and @austindbouchard

Thank you for watching. We love you. Long live Gold Connections. x

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“Desert Land” from Arena Rock for the Underground. Watch the full film + read our @stereogum premiere at the bio link! Soundtrack out now through @wellkeptsecret.co

Directed by Fraser Wright (@fraser_left)
Produced by Joshua Johnson (@jiggiejayy)
Executive Producers: Will Marsh (@willmarshwriter) Jason Barnes, @charlesmarsh.uva
Editing by Fraser Wright.
Performances filmed by Joshua Johnson.
Additional filming by Fraser Wright, Will Marsh, Lucho Mejia (@quien.es.lucho)
Interview by Ruby Zlotkowski (@rubyredspells)
Associate Producers: Alejandra Vansant (@allllllllllllllllle) and David Moss.

The performances from Arena Rock for the Underground are available now as a digital EP via Well Kept Secret, produced and engineered by Will Marsh and Fraser Wright.
Mixed and mastered by Fraser Wright.
Assistant engineered by Lucha Mejia.
Will Marsh: lead vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar.
Fraser Wright: backing vocals, lap steel, acoustic guitar, bass, tambourine.
Recorded in New Orleans, LA, Fall 2025 at Will and Ale’s House, Fraser’s Volvo, and Le Petit Theater.

Special thanks @reedtwatson @quien.es.lucho Bethany Lee @__flobert__ @lowlandhum @noahazzard Le Petit Theatre, and our fundraiser supporters: @jonforeman @allisenavidad Anna Schwab @safari_heidi @arirenespitz @ethan.theme @_adventureprincess_ Hunter Cameron @jameswrght @karenwrightmarsh and @austindbouchard

Thank you for watching. We love you. Long live Gold Connections. x

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“I Know” from Arena Rock for the Underground. Watch the full film + read our @stereogum premiere at the bio link! Soundtrack out now through @wellkeptsecret.co

Directed by Fraser Wright (@fraser_left)
Produced by Joshua Johnson (@jiggiejayy)
Executive Producers: Will Marsh (@willmarshwriter) Jason Barnes, @charlesmarsh.uva
Editing by Fraser Wright.
Performances filmed by Joshua Johnson.
Additional filming by Fraser Wright, Will Marsh, Lucho Mejia (@quien.es.lucho
Interview by Ruby Zlotkowski (@rubyredspells)
Associate Producers: Alejandra Vansant (@allllllllllllllllle) David Moss.

The performances from Arena Rock for the Underground are available now as a digital EP via Well Kept Secret, produced and engineered by Will Marsh and Fraser Wright.
Mixed and mastered by Fraser Wright.
Assistant engineered by Lucha Mejia.
Will Marsh: lead vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar.
Fraser Wright: backing vocals, lap steel, acoustic guitar, bass, tambourine.
Recorded in New Orleans, LA, Fall 2025 at Will and Ale’s House, Fraser’s Volvo, and Le Petit Theater.

Special thanks @reedtwatson @quien.es.lucho Bethany Lee @__flobert__ @lowlandhum @noahazzard Le Petit Theatre, and our fundraiser supporters: @jonforeman @allisenavidad Anna Schwab @safari_heidi @arirenespitz @ethan.theme @_adventureprincess_ Hunter Cameron @jameswrght @karenwrightmarsh and @austindbouchard

Thank you for watching. We love you. Long live Gold Connections. x

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Many of you have asked. “Did you *really* get married in a drive-thru?” “A pink Cadillac? Really?” “Was this really a surprise?” “Is Elle sure of what she’s doing?” All are valid questions.

Yes is the answer to all of these questions. Here are some professional photos to prove it. Then, at the end, my favorite photo of the entire affair— mostly because E looks like a complete boss and we both have this smug look of satisfaction.

“Did we just pull this off?” Yes, we did. For our next feat, join us in New Orleans on July 31. Invites are coming in the mail and digitally. If you’ve ever dreamed of the perfect party, a uber-casual wedding reception, and a concert that folks will talk about for years… well…. you should mark your calendar.

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“Confession” from Arena Rock for the Underground. Watch the full film + read our @stereogum premiere at the bio link! Soundtrack out now through @wellkeptsecret.co

Directed by Fraser Wright (@fraser_left)
Produced by Joshua Johnson (@jiggiejayy)
Executive Producers: Will Marsh (@willmarshwriter) Jason Barnes, @charlesmarsh.uva
Editing by Fraser Wright.
Performances filmed by Joshua Johnson.
Additional filming by Fraser Wright, Will Marsh, Lucho Mejia (@quien.es.lucho)
Interview by Ruby Zlotkowski (@rubyredspells)
Associate Producers: Alejandra Vansant (@allllllllllllllllle), David Moss.

The performances from Arena Rock for the Underground are available now as a digital EP via Well Kept Secret, produced and engineered by Will Marsh and Fraser Wright.
Mixed and mastered by Fraser Wright.
Assistant engineered by Lucha Mejia.
Will Marsh: lead vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar.
Fraser Wright: backing vocals, lap steel, acoustic guitar, bass, tambourine.
Recorded in New Orleans, LA, Fall 2025 at Will and Ale’s House, Fraser’s Volvo, and Le Petit Theater.

Special thanks @reedtwatson @quien.es.lucho Bethany Lee @__flobert__ @lowlandhum @noahazzard Le Petit Theatre, and our fundraiser supporters: @jonforeman @allisenavidad Anna Schwab @safari_heidi @arirenespitz @ethan.theme @_adventureprincess_ Hunter Cameron @jameswrght @daniellevigoans @karenwrightmarsh and @austindbouchard

Thank you for watching. We love you. Long live Gold Connections. x

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“Iowa City” from Arena Rock for the Underground. Watch the full film + read our @stereogum premiere at the bio link! Soundtrack out now through @wellkeptsecret.co.

Directed by Fraser Wright (@fraser_left)
Produced by Joshua Johnson (@jiggiejayy)
Executive Producers: Will Marsh (@willmarshwriter), Jason Barnes, @charlesmarsh.uva
Editing by Fraser Wright.
Performances filmed by Joshua Johnson.
Additional filming by Fraser Wright, Will Marsh, Lucho Mejia (@quien.es.lucho)
Interview by Ruby Zlotkowski (@rubyredspells)
Associate Producers: Alejandra Vansant (@allllllllllllllllle), David Moss.

The performances from Arena Rock for the Underground are available now as a digital EP via Well Kept Secret, produced and engineered by Will Marsh and Fraser Wright.
Mixed and mastered by Fraser Wright.
Assistant engineered by Lucha Mejia.
Will Marsh: lead vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar.
Fraser Wright: backing vocals, lap steel, acoustic guitar, bass, tambourine.
Recorded in New Orleans, LA, Fall 2025 at Will and Ale’s House, Fraser’s Volvo, and Le Petit Theater.

Special thanks to @reedtwatson @quien.es.lucho Bethany Lee @__flobert__ @lowlandhum @noahazzard , Le Petit Theatre, and our fundraiser supporters: @jonforeman @allisenavidad Anna Schwab @safari_heidi @arirenespitz @ethan.theme @_adventureprincess_ Hunter Cameron @jameswrght @daniellevigoans @karenwrightmarsh and @austindbouchard

Thank you for watching. We love you. Long live Gold Connections. x

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Have you been trying to contact us this week? Well, sorry. We’ve been a little out of pocket negotiating a profound new development in Australian/American relations. 🇦🇺❤️🇺🇸 
Yes, you heard correctly: we snuck off to Las Vegas and got married in a pink Cadillac in a drive-thru chapel yesterday, May 27th. Following that, a stretch limo took us on a tiki bar crawl, ending with dinner with a view of the Bellagio fountains. Everyone on the route got commemorative poker chips— and don’t worry, you will get one, too!  We are working on planning receptions in both New Orleans and Sydney, and you can expect to get some mail from us, soon. We are grateful for all of our wonderful friends and family all around the world and all the love and support we have always received from them.   Our cat Irma was so excited at the news that she ran into the house and knocked over a stool, which we have on security camera footage and will share soon. Yes, we also hired a photographer and will have real photos to share ASAP.   While Elle is negotiating a green card, we will be celebrating with a domestic honeymoon to the World Cup— yet another stop on this whirlwind journey that started at the Chart Room in New Orleans and continues to surprise and delight us in a million wonderful ways.

We love all of you and consider you part of our family. THANK YOU!!!

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It is a special and rare thing to have someone resolutely in your corner, even rarer for it to be someone who sees and values things so closely to the way you do. @reedtwatson is a Believer. And given half a chance ( or 30 minutes and a Guinness at @markeysbar ), he’ll make one out of you, too. Do yourself a favor and follow @wellkeptsecret.co and subscribe to his @substack for occasional emails that will turn you on to new music, old music, new people and positive new ways of thinking about how we go about the things we care about. And listen to the end of this track…you’ll hear him.

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