Will Evankovich is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer. In 2004 he formed American Drag, a band in which he was the guitarist as well as the lead vocalist. From 2007-2009 he toured with Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw as part of the Shaw-Blades project. He would also make his debut in musical theater in 2009 as a guitar player in the musical American Idiot. In 2014, Will would become a member of The Guess Who, recording and touring with the band until 2021. In 2022, after many years working with Tommy Shaw and Styx, Will was officially announced as a member of the band. Will and Styx are now about to release a brand new record called Circling From Above. It comes out on digital and streaming platforms on July 18th, with vinyl and CDs available now.
In this interview, Will shares details about the writing and recording of the new record. Since he co-wrote and produced the album, he also gives us the stories behind a few tracks and tells us what it takes to get that signature Styx sound in the studio.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
