WWWY When We Was Young
When We Was Young
Toronto, Ontario

Welcome to When We Was Young

Thanks for stopping by. While you're here check out our music, upcoming shows or learn more about us!

Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Christopher Pacella

Dynamic frontman delivering the goods.

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 vocals rounding out the sound.

Drums
Nathan Wynes

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

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, plus festivals and community street parties.

The Horseshoe Tavern Lee’s Palace The El Mocambo Cameron House Junction City Music Hall The Silver Dollar Room The Griffin Pub Rancho Relaxo Smiling Buddha Monarch Tavern Dead Dog Records The Painted Lady Linsmore Tavern Handlebar Black Swan The Cat Pub and Eatery Open Tuning Festival Major/Minor – Bloordale Music & Arts Festival McMurray Ave Street Festival Bracebridge 150th Community Celebration Pape Park and Play Glenbrae Street Party Delaware Street Festival