When We Was Young

Toronto indie rock band with roots-rock heart, Canadiana soul and stories worth singing along to.

Toronto, Ontario

Welcome to When We Was Young

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Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Chris Pacella

Frontman delivering heartfelt gritty melodies and driving rhythm acoustic/electric guitar work.

Bass Guitar
Ben Elling

Laying down the deep melodic grooves and driving bottom-end pulse of the WWWY sound.

Guitar
David Rudoler

Crafting twangy riffs, soulful leads, and authentic roots-rock guitar hooks.

Guitar & Backing Vocals
Jorge Watty

Adding rich layered guitars and vocal harmonies that round out the five-piece sound.

Drums
Nathan Wynes

The dynamic backbeat powerhouse keeping every live room locked in tight since day one.

When We Was Young is a Toronto indie rock band mixing roots-rock and Canadiana influences with sharp storytelling, memorable hooks and songs for anyone who's ever made a bad decision and found a good story.

Live Heritage

Storied Local Venues

WWWY has electrified stages across Toronto's most legendary live music institutions.

The Horseshoe Tavern Lee’s Palace The El Mocambo Cameron House Junction City Music Hall Silver Dollar Room Hard Rock Cafe The Rivoli The Griffin Pub Rancho Relaxo Smiling Buddha Caddy’s Open Tuning Festival