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the whatnot

NH's best bongo rawk band playing fun upbeat music

About Me

The band has shared bills with national acts such as OAR, Howie Day, Virginia Coalition, Ari Hest, and Matt Nathanson. They have also shared the stage with regional artisits Zox, Entrain, As Fast As, Averi, and more.

We are also listed at thefacebook.com ! (global New Hampshire search for "The Whatnot")

ORDER "ONE MORE FOR POCKET" (2006) HERE!:

All CD orders come with a free sticker! Please allow 10-14 days for all orders.

BUY "WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT" (2003) HERE!:

Other stuff can be purchased at:

The Whatnot Souvenir Shop (also has t-shirts!)
- click here
Apple iTunes - click here
MSN Music - click here

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/5/2004
Band Website: thewhatnot.com
Band Members: The Whatnot is: Chris Mathews on percussion, Matt Junkin on bass, and Patrick Curry on guitar, with all three members lending their vocal talents to the original songs and cover song arrangements. The band formed in November of 2002.
Sounds Like: Guster, Dispatch, OAR, Barenaked Ladies, the Beatles
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Stream "Thunderclouds" on dominos.com!

Do you like pizza? Do you like The Whatnot? Well, you're in luck! The Whatnot has been added to the dominos.com media player. dominos.com is the website for popular pizza joint Domino's Pizza. Fol...
Posted by the whatnot on Mon, 21 May 2007 01:37:00 PST

NEW SHOW ADDED - THIS FRIDAY OPENING FOR BEN KWELLER!

Hey everyone! We're real excited to share that we've just added a show this Friday at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. We'll be playing their end of the year outdoor concert, opening for Ben Kwell...
Posted by the whatnot on Mon, 07 May 2007 01:36:00 PST

we played a show at the Brick House on Friday, right?

The reason why I ask such a question in the title is because I don't really remember playing a show at the Brick House in Dover, NH on Friday night.  I remember getting to the Brick House.  ...
Posted by the whatnot on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:42:00 PST

paradise lounge = awesome

it's snowing.normally in the winter, especially by february, this is not news.  usually the first sentence in this blog is followed by the word "again" followed by expletives.  but no work f...
Posted by the whatnot on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:47:00 PST

PARADISE LOUNGE SHOW MOVED TO 8:00PM

The time for this Friday's show at the Paradise Lounge in Boston, MA has changed from 9:00PM to 8:00PM.  Doors will now open at 7:30, and the first act, Braxton Parker, will go on at or a little ...
Posted by the whatnot on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:15:00 PST

places to download (now updated with iTunes information!)

hey y'all.  as "one more for pocket" creeps into digital download stores, we'll continue to inform you.  here's the updated list of where you can download it:iTunes:WOO!  Download away!...
Posted by the whatnot on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 07:28:00 PST

"one more for pocket" fun facts...

I was in the car today listening to "One More For Pocket" and was thinking of how much fun we had making it.  There's so many things to say about the process that I decided to put together a list...
Posted by the whatnot on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 06:07:00 PST

random ramblings

no particular reason for this blog, just got some things on my mind.first, we've been getting way more friend requests from bands than from individuals.  and while it's nice to get requested from...
Posted by the whatnot on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:55:00 PST

luminous stars

so we've been playing this new new tune out at recent shows called "luminous stars".  i guess it's kinda un-whatnot-like in the sense that it's not the ultra-pop happy happy joy joy type of song ...
Posted by the whatnot on Sun, 27 Aug 2006 09:18:00 PST

operation: thank you

yesterday we played operation: thank you, which is a yearly benefit for the troops' families.  it's a barbecue that shows our appreciation to the troops and their families for their dedication to...
Posted by the whatnot on Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:30:00 PST