About

 

Founded in 2018, Way Behind The Sun is a traditional and original country music band from the Hudson Valley region of New York.

Members:

Virginia Ronconi: Vocals/Guitar
Ty Ronconi: Guitar/Vocals
Tommy Califano: Bass/Vocals
Homer Weiss: Drums

Former Members:
Thom Johnson: Drums
Thank you for 5 years of music & memories!

What is “Way Behind The Sun?”

The band name is derived from an originally unreleased Byrds song of the same name, recorded for their Ballad Of Easy Rider album in 1969.

  • - Virginia Ronconi - Vocals/Guitar

    Married her guitar player and hired her little brother on bass. Addicted to vintage Western wear. She’s a New York Italian born and bred, but her heart is in the Southwest.
    Vocal Inspirations: Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Caitlin Murtagh, Raul Malo, Rodney Dillard, Don Reid, Michelle Branch
    Favorite Pickers: Roger McGuinn, James Burton, Dale Watson

  • - Ty Ronconi - Guitar/Vocals

    If he’s not enjoying Country & Irish music, he's likely rocking out to upbeat, twangy Tele-picking tunes—Cajun included. Known for bending B-strings on the Tele, his guitar influences include Clarence White, Brent Mason, Don Rich, James Burton, Bob Warford, Dale Watson, Pete Anderson, Eddy Shaver, Brad Paisley, and Sal Califano.

  • - Tommy Califano - Bass/Vocals

    Has over 25 basses and encyclopedic knowledge of all things country music. He could happily listen to Buck Owens for the rest of his life.
    Favorite Bassists: John Entwistle, Ronnie Lane, Skip Battin, Chris Ethridge, Bill Wyman
    Vocal Inspirations: Gram Parsons, Roger McGuinn, Buck Owens, Don Everly, Ray Price

  • - Homer Weiss - Drums

    The newest member of WBTS, but a veteran behind the kit. Homer has been playing drums since age 14 and is a lifelong fan of country music. His favorite artist is Waylon Jennings, who he loved so much, he named his Beagle after him.
    Homer is a veteran of the United States Army and currently a volunteer firefighter. He also enjoys playing guitar for fun.