About West Dakota Stutter — West Dakota Stutter

West Dakota Stutter is a newly annexed chunk of land that was originally stolen and borders Dickinson ND & Miles City MT. WD is requesting statehood and I will be running for governor!

Neil Filo Beddow - Guitar/Vocals

Neil was born & deranged in the same town where his parents lived. He was diagnosed early on with a disease called SAD, solo acoustic disorder. His relapses are further apart because the musicians he ends up with know how to count time. When asked, "Did you write these songs?" He responds, "No, I just make them up." His music is real.

John Sanders - Bass

John has been practiced in the art of Bassmanship since he was three months old. He was raised by squirrels in Central Utah where he was taught to store 6 walnuts & 8 grapes in his diabolical blow hole. Though a sought after musician bitcoin commodity the question remains, "How does a squirrel itch his walnuts?" John is a terrific bassist!

Mike Helland - Bass & Sax

Mike Helland escaped from the Bay Area after being held hostage by large creatures from the Tar Pits. They coerced him to play in a number of bands over the years until he was finally able to escape after a mysterious fire. He straightened the curves out of an old Yakety Sax and made a soprano sax-carbine as his equalizer. He was last seen headed for Alaska but stopped in Bozeman, MT. He is considered armed with some extreme musical talent and could be fun to hang around. Sometimes he also plays bass, vocals and percussion.

Chrysti M. Smith - Drums

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From out of the Awesome Polka Babes, currently into Flamenco, presently a Stutter in WDS and a pirouette of her own, Chrysti is the real deal in our percussion section. She plays first chair djembe with a duffle full of noise makers while seated on her cajon. She comes with skill and credentials from East Montana/West Dakota with vibrations of drumming in her hands. One of her other passions is reading dictionaries as Chrysti the Wordsmith. She plays well with others. Word Up!

Ivy Sehulster - Vocals & Percussion

Ivy Sehulster has been singing since she was born even after her doctor slapped her. That didn't stop her from continuing to sing her way through her early journey past school with some music theory and musical productions. When people hear that Ivy is performing with WDS these days, they are happy to hear she is still using her voice to make music. She is a good quick study and wants to continue to use her gift and she likes coffee.

Larry Parkes

Lawrence 'Larry' Parkes is a Canadian born, North Dakota Montana grown, Minnesotan don't cha know! He plays in a band and at the same magical time he is a Stutter. too. With modern technology like the telegraph and sliced white bread who says you can't be 2 places at once. With video eyeballs that travel the footage of public domain he makes killer video that blends like oil and water to go with the story of the song, much like a bitchin' Camero. He, too, is delicious! Email parkes.lr@gmail.com. Check out his YouTube channel under Lawrence Parkes.

Rachel Jackson

Rachel Jackson is a photo stitchin', embroidery teachin' self sufficient off the couch into a meaningful existence style of photographer. Her use of natural light captures the candid spontaneity of laughter, love, tears & joy that can embrace even imperfections & flaws. Rachel can capture life as it happens. She's been with WDS near the beginning and she hasn't run off yet! This makes her a full time Stutter - wouldn't you like to be a Stutter too? You would have to buy the t'shirt, though...

You can see her work and get in touch with her at thewildwherever.com or @thewildwherever on Instagram.