Celebrating their 10-year anniversary in 2025, DOWN WEST began life as a street-performing acoustic guitar and cajon duo in 2015. Now a (much louder) alt rock trio featuring songwriter Steve Stanard on guitar, Theo Waddell on drums and Ron Feliciano on bass, it's the kind of song-focused rock that could only grow in Southern California. With an unapologetic 90s-era emphasis on guitars, hooks and the message, DOWN WEST is driving David Bowie into Crazy Horse’s garage in a noisy R.E.M. Ford Taurus.
Down West is releasing a flurry of singles in 2026 in the lead up to their new album drop toward the end of the year. Their most recent LP, “Cold Sun,” was released in September 2025, following the summer single releases of “Break Down The Door,” “Hollow” and “Little Big Men.”
Down West release an original Christmas song in December 2025. Down West has released over 60 songs, including 2 LPs, 4 EPs and many singles.
“We have to say there is this timeless vibe about Down West, possibly because of their musical influences that they are quite open about, however the musicianship and quality of songwriting demands to be recognized as something quite special and addictive.” — beehivecandy.com