Walden

In late 2012, four schoolmates joined together to form something that would become much larger than the sum of its parts. Hailing from Athens, Georgia, Walden emerged as the city’s newest rock sound. The band quickly captured the college town’s attention, taking them from a debut performance at a Pizza Hut to a headline show at the historic Georgia Theatre just two years later.

Comprised of Richard Becker (vocals/guitar), Jamie de Lange (bass), Eric Hangartner (vocals/piano) and Andrew Mendel (drums), the quartet has remained just that ever since. While each share a dream of traveling the world creating music, they are drawn together by a common understanding of what’s truly sacred: the band.

8 years after its inception, Walden has burst onto the scene with many major festival appearances, including Bonnaroo, Sloss Music & Arts Festival, Hulaween, and Shaky Knees, as well as directly supporting acts including Moon Taxi, Band of Horses, and Ripe. These four young men have quickly become one of the biggest upcoming musical acts in the nation, capturing the attention of audiences of all ages with their raw sound, infectious energy, and the undeniable connection they share on stage.