WesFest 6 Marquee A Stage in Waiting Gryphon Labs, led by Pete Griffin, opened the show RMG–the Rick Musallam Group–made their debut that night Chris Norton on keys Joe Travers on drums Joe and his famous spin Jamie Kime on guitar Bill Steinway on keys Tamara Silvera & John Whynot opened the WF All-Stars set Graeme Whynot backed up his rockin parents on guitar & bg’s Ali Handal followed w/ her killer guitar Colin Keenan wrapped up the All-Stars set Mike Olekshy on guitar Erich Gobel on guitar Bryan introduces this year’s Tribute to Wes Danny Mo & the Exciters kick off the second half of the show w/Michael Ruff on keys Danny Morris & David Cowan enjoying the groove This year’s guest of honor, Joshua Tyson – the newest recipient of the Wes Wehmiller Scholarship Denise Kaufman & Cherstin Polson join the Exciters Ben Thompson is again an Exciter on guitar Marty Walsh also joins on guitar David Cowan returns to the Exciters on drums Claire Finley (2007 Scholarship recipient) & Will Lydgate on vocals Aly Ocampo on vocals Headliners PSP made their SoCal debut at WF! Wes’ biggest influence, Pino Palladino, grooving like only he–and Wes–can A great shot of Philippe Saisse Philippe jamming on the keys Another great shot…Simon Phillips on drums Simon was amazing Simon Phillips chatting with the audience PSP – Class act Bryan Beller, once again, is a pro as the show’s emcee Peter Gordon of Berklee thanks the Wehmillers & gives an update on the scholarship Stacey Ferguson thanks everyone & encourages all to join the online communities Bryan Beller & Stacey Ferguson – Co-Producers of WesFest Nancy Ekman, overseer of the merch table John & Paula w/Berklee alums Ben Thompson & Justin Schornstein (2009 Scholarship recipient) The WesFest committee and scholarship recipient Joshua Tyson share in a photo op backstage with Pino Palladino Danny Mo, Paula, Pino, 2010 scholarship recipient Joshua Tyson and 2009 recipient Justin Schornstein Bryan Beller, Stacey Ferguson, Peter Gordon, Paula & John Wehmiller John & Paula Wehmiller share a moment on this wonderful night