Q&A: Wesley Bright & the Hi-Lites Frontman Discusses Band's Rapid Rise

Lead vocalist Brent Wesley talks about the group's origins and why it chose a '60s-inspired sound instead of current trends. The band will play at this Saturday's North Canton Gone Mad event.

On so many fronts, Wesley Bright & the Hi-Lites are unlike any burgeoning musical act you've heard in recent years. That's evident in every facet, from lead vocalist Brent Wesley's powerful voice to the accompanying trombone, saxophone and trumpet. If you search for the eight-man soul band on YouTube, you'll only come across a couple mobile-phone videos posted by concert attendees. The guys have a Facebook page, but they haven't attacked the Web like most newcomers. Fans wanting digital downloads of the Cleveland and Akron natives might want to think twice — their upcoming album, "Get It Right," will be a vinyl-only release availbe in June. The band is a '60s throwback, and that's completely by design. Wesley and the outfit of musicians, …

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