Phil Wandscher is the former guitarist of the alt-country band Whiskeytown

Whiskeytown

Whiskeytown was an alternative country band formed in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1994. Fronted by Ryan Adams, other members included Caitlin Cary, Phil Wandscher, Eric "Skillet" Gilmore, and Mike Daly. They disbanded in 2000, with Adams leaving to pursue his solo career...

, and is currently a member of Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter.

Wandscher appeared on Death Cab For Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard , Chris Walla , Nick Harmer and Jason McGerr ....

's album Transatlanticism

Transatlanticism

Transatlanticism is the fourth studio album by Death Cab for Cutie, released October 7, 2003 on Barsuk Records. Prior to the album's release, Ben Gibbard stated: "...unlike The Photo Album, I feel like this record is definitely more like a proper album...

, singing backing vocals on the album's title track. He also contributed lead guitar to two Nada Surf

Nada Surf

Nada Surf is an American alternative rock band. Formed in 1992, the New York band consists of Matthew Caws , Ira Elliot and Daniel Lorca .-Early years:...

 tracks: "Comes a Time", from the 2005 release The Weight Is a Gift

The Weight Is a Gift

The Weight Is a Gift is Nada Surf's fourth full-length album. It was produced by Death Cab for Cutie guitarist Chris Walla and mixed by Geoff Sanoff. It was released in 2005 and features vocals from the Long Winters frontman John Roderick...

, and "Are You Lightning", from 2008's Lucky

Lucky (Nada Surf album)

Lucky is the fifth studio album by American alternative rock band Nada Surf. It was released February 4, 2008 in Europe; February 5, 2008 in the US, Canada and Australia; and February 18, 2008 in the UK and Japan to very positive reviews. It reached #82 on the Billboard 200.The band issued an...

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