Wheeland Brothers

The Wheeland Brothers are two Southern Californian brothers who grew up in Orange County surfing, scarfing down hole-in-the wall Mexican food, and jamming around beach bonfires.

They combine fun, catchy melody and lyrics with the cool attitude and positive energy of reggae, as well as the down-to-earth, organic honesty of acoustic rock, ukulele lullabies, and flip flop hip hop. Sunshine music inspired by waves, hangin’ with friends, and dreaming of distant shores.

The brothers Nate “Frogg” and Travis Wheeland officially began their musical journey during a backpacking trip to Kalalau on the island of Kauai in 2010, where they were inspired to create their first album “Toast to the Coast”.

MOTM 2025 Artists

Wheeland Brothers

Wheeland Brothers

The Wheeland Brothers combine fun, catchy melody and lyrics with the cool attitude and positive energy of reggae, as well as the down-to-earth, organic honesty of acoustic rock, ukulele lullabies, and flip flop hip hop. Sunshine music inspired by waves, hangin’ with friends, and dreaming of distant shores.
El Wencho

El Wencho

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Bill Whyte

Bill Whyte

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Jerry Diaz

Jerry Diaz

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Jim Hoehn

Jim Hoehn

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The Landshark Band
Mike Nash

Mike Nash

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Gramps Morgan

Gramps Morgan

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Harold Boothe

Harold Boothe

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Heather Vidal

Heather Vidal

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Steve Hopper

Steve Hopper

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Brent Burns

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Donny Brewer

Donny Brewer

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