About
Founded in 2018, Way Behind The Sun is a traditional and original country music band from the Hudson Valley region of New York.
Members:
Virginia Ronconi: Vocals/Guitar
Ty Ronconi: Guitar/Vocals
Tommy Califano: Bass/Vocals
Homer Weiss: Drums
Former Members:
Thom Johnson: Drums
Thank you for 5 years of music & memories!
What is “Way Behind The Sun?”
The band name is derived from an originally unreleased Byrds song of the same name, recorded for their Ballad Of Easy Rider album in 1969.
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- Virginia Ronconi - Vocals/Guitar
Married her guitar player and hired her little brother on bass. Addicted to vintage Western wear.
Vocal Inspirations: Emmylou Harris, Caitlin Murtagh, Linda Ronstadt, Michelle Branch, Raul Malo, Rodney Dillard, Don Reid
Favorite Pickers: Roger McGuinn, James Burton, Dale Watson -
- Ty Ronconi - Guitar/Vocals
Italian by blood, but a Cajun Honky-Tonker at heart. Has been known to bend a few B-strings on the Tele.
Guitar Inspirations: Clarence White, Brent Mason, Bob Warford, Dale Watson, Pete Anderson, Eddy Shaver, Brad Paisley, Sal Califano
Favorite Singers: Elvis Presley, Ray Price, George Jones, Alan Jackson -
- Tommy Califano - Bass/Vocals
Has over 20 basses and infinite encyclopedic knowledge of all things country music.
Bass Inspirations: John Entwistle, Ronnie Lane, Skip Battin, Chris Ethridge, Bill Wyman
Vocal Inspirations: Gram Parsons, Roger McGuinn, Buck Owens, Don Everly, Ray Price -
- Homer Weiss - Drums
The newest member of WBTS, but a veteran behind the kit. Homer has been playing drums since age 14 and is a lifelong fan of country music, with his favorite being Waylon Jennings.
Homer is a veteran of the United States Army and currently a volunteer firefighter.
