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New Original Release
More than just a Cover Band!
Our first of several new singles has been released! Click below to hear a sample of our new track "Doorways". Available on all major platforms NOW!
WCN IS BACK AT Harry's nighclub in Pismo beach
Sept 13 2024 9pm
Our favortive beach side home away from home! Come enjoy an amazing evening (if not the entire weekend!) with the WCN crew as we light up the stage at the #1 live music venue in the central coast!
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WCN plays the Heros night at sanger Farmers Market
Sept 14 5:30pm
We're all about celebrating and honoring our community heros and this is gonna be a special one for sure!
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WCN returns to Queens Inn
Oct 12 2024 6:30pm
We're BACK!!! An exciting early evening show at Oakhurst's hidden patio gem, Queens Inn!
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WCN IS BACK AT caruthers harvest festival
Nov 9 2024 3pm
See us at our favorite secret festival! Awesome wines, amazing food and great times! More info to come!
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WCN is at CEntral Sierra RIB COMPEtition in north Fork
Nov 10 All day event!
What Comes Next and Dime Museum ROCK The Central Sierra Rib Competition, presented by North Fork BBQ on November 10th! Benefitting "Beyond the Barracks" A Veteran NON-Profit
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About Us
The beginnings
What Comes Next is a name that has meaning. After Kelly and Brian endured a devastating loss, they decided that their combined love of music would help soothe their pain. At one point, the question was asked, "What Comes Next?". Ever so fitting, this is the passion they have chosen as their outlet for art, creation and self expression.
We are a professional, high energy band playing the best in Rock, Country, Pop, Originals and more! Established in 2019, with many years of entertainment to come!
Growth and change. History in the making!
It all started in The Hillmans' living room, March of 2019. With Kelly leading on vocals, Brian on Drums and the help of close friend, guitarist Dene Seal, What Comes Next was formed. Auditions were held for a Bass player and after one look at his polished stage presence, and hearing the booming bottom end of seasoned musician, Frankie "Frankie Rocker" Munoz, the decision was easy! Brian added his talents on vocals, synthesizers and a signature Keytar to the instrumental mix.
After a few shows Brian decided that with him primarily managing sound and production it would be best to bring in a new drummer. Cole Souza was added to the group and the trio became a quartet. With diligent rehearsals and a natural chemistry, the group gained popularity. During the Covid 19 closures, WCN performed and hosted for other groups from all around the Central Valley many live streamed shows from Jackson's Roadhouse in Clovis CA and even their own beautiful Mountain back yard.
A year later, Dene decided his personal plate was getting full and reluctantly handed the reigns of Lead Guitar over to newcomer, Guitarist and Vocalist Tyler Kavookjian. Shortly after, Cole decided to move out of the area. The very talented Michael McMeans was quickly tapped to fill the large shoes left by Cole. When his audition included the stellar licks of Rush's Tom Sawyer we knew we had a winner!
A season passed and we yearned to play more intricate and complex music, so the net was cast to add a second guitar player. The amazing Chris Elkins joined the ranks as the newest member.
What Comes Next now has six multitalented members. As we've evolved, so have our harmonies and vocal additions from each member!
Our Future (What Comes Next!)
After successfully playing dozens and dozens of our own versions of various cover tunes, it was decided that we needed to do something more. In summer of 2022, the first song created, produced and recorded by WCN is "Doorways" written by Brian and our good friend, Singer/Songwriter Chris Elkins of Big Elk Rock Band www.bigelkband.com at Rabbit Hole FRS https://www.facebook.com/RabbitHoleFRS.
The first of many in the pipe, we look forward to telling OUR stories through music for years to come.
We focus our performances to Private Events, Fairs and Festivals, with the occasional music venue sprinkled in for good measure. We've played several prestigious venues and festivals, such as The Big Fresno Fair, Oakhurst Fall Festival, Bass Lake Live at Pines Resort, Jackson's Roadhouse, Fox Affiliate KMPH Morning Show, 95.7fm The FOX's Hog Heaven, Harry's Night Club Pismo Beach and more! Check out our Facebook page for the latest list of upcoming shows www.facebook.com/whatcomesnextmusic/events