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Wapituli ... A Truly Unique Vocal Duo!

Wapituli performs songs that have stood the test of time yet making them sound contemporary. It's "Timeless Music" ... 'All Time Favorites' ... the music we've all grown up with, transformed into fresh sounding up-to-date versions by Wapituli's unique and exciting musical and vocal arrangements.
 Wapituli makes your old favorites sound 'new' again!

Over the years, audiences at Bardstown’s "Kentucky Bourbon Festival", Corydon, Indiana’s "Art On The Square" & "Friday Night Band Concert Series", Orleans, Indiana's "Concert In The Park", The 2008 Orange County R.E.M.C. Annual Meeting, Kosair Shrine Club in Louisville, KY, Palmyra, Indiana's Annual "Fish Fry", The "Fire Department Festival" in St. Anthony, IN, Turtle Run Winery in Lanesville, IN, Doe Valley Swim & Tennis Club in Brandenburg, KY, Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant in Starlight, IN, and several 'special events' at Caesar’s (now Horseshoe Casino) Indiana, have delighted in Wapituli’s enjoyable performances.

J.P. Mattingly and Dennis Hill formed Wapituli in 1999. Dennis and JP’s smooth voices & heartthrob styles hark back to the swingin' greats of earlier decades. Their versatile lead and back-up vocals combine to form a unique style with a natural flair. Using the latest midi & digital technology they create and produce the distinctive musical arrangements that accompany their music. A talented keyboardist, J.P. foregoes the keys on stage, adding a conga beat to the duo’s musical mix, while Dennis adds acoustic guitar.

The new CD "Wonderful Journey" is now available. Check it out here.

Some of Wapituli's "All Time Favorites" (Here's just a few examples, there's more) .....
         To listen to a preview MP3 (15 to 25 seconds in length), click on those songs underlined in blue.

Additional Biographical Information About the Vocal Duo ... Wapituli
J.P. Mattingly has been writing, producing, and performing music since high school. An accomplished keyboardist, he joined guitarist Nick Melton and formed "Mattingly & Melton", a duo that went on to represent Southeast Indiana in the "True-Value Country Showdown". Soon after, J.P. stopped performing 'live' to concentrate on studio work with Dennis Hill. They co-produced demos and album projects for several local artists as well as their own 'studio group', "Ursa Minor". J.P. returned to 'live' performing when, in the early 90’s, along with his cousin Dawn Haggard and Dennis formed "Gypsy", an unique vocal group that had the privilege of performing at the Indiana State Fair during it's brief existence. In the interim, J.P. joined with his father, Dr. John Mattingly to build, operate, and produce musical events at "Indian Creek Theatre", a entertainment venue in Corydon that hosted concerts by Phil Keagy, Dino, Little Jimmy Dickens, Jerry Reed, and other well known regional and national artists. "Wapituli" was formed in 1999 as a 4-piece group, evolving into the duo it is today. J.P.'s son, Dustin, is also a musician and former member of the regionally popular alternative rock group "Thank You Jade". J.P. is also a talented video producer in addition to his audio recording studio skills.
Dennis Hill was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. While at Michigan Technological University, Dennis began a career in radio broadcasting that  eventually brought him to Corydon, Indiana as owner/operator of WJDW-AM & FM. You may have also heard Dennis "on-air" as a Louisville radio personality on 98.9 FM, "The Hawk". He left the radio business late in '01 after a 2 year stint as Operations Mgr. for the Kentucky News Network. His music performing career began in 1974 Michigan with a 5-piece show band, "STEEL-Satin", a group that became popular enough to eventually work 'full-time' for about a year and a half 'on the road' in Michigan, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming, Iowa, and 3 months in Canada. Not long after moving to Corydon in 1979, Dennis formed the "MUSICYCLE Variety Entertainment Show.", which featured music, choreography, costumes, and comedy. The MUSICYCLE performed at several area festivals, Indiana State Parks, conventions, and other events, often traveling as far as Hot Springs, Arkansas, St. Louis, Missouri, Flint, Michigan, & Cincinnati, Ohio. Dennis began working in his home recording studio with J.P. Mattingly in 1985, producing a solo cassette album ("Secrets") and a couple of duo projects with J.P. as a 'studio' group called "URSA MINOR". They began performing together 'live' as part of "GYPSY" (see J.P.'s bio above). Wapituli was formed in 1999. Throughout the past 20 years, Dennis has also performed as a solo entertainer (Click here for info about Dennis as a solo) and recently has teamed up with Lori Clark to sing at a few venues. Click here for information on Dennis & Lori.
 
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