a creative hub hosting a lifetime of musical exploration, collaboration, and passion
Founded by Darryl Whalen, a dedicated musician based in Seattle. With an extensive background in a wide range of projects, including the bands Numbskull, The Buddy Love Combo, Swank Motel, Baghwan, and The Shivering Denzies, among others.
Originating from Cleveland, Ohio, Darryl has played many esteemed venues such as the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Art Museum, Cleveland Browns Football Stadium, Geauga Lake as well as Live television performances, radio appearances, wedding receptions, intimate living rooms and countless music venues and dive bars.
Darryl’s image graced the cover of the alternative press magazine’s inaugural paid issue in 1986 with his band, Numbskull!
In addition to his unique musical journey, Darryl is the owner of Healthy Painting & Restoration based in Seattle, Washington. Healthy Painting & Restoration began in Cleveland, Ohio in 1978, offering top-tier, health-conscious services for both the puget sound area and beyond.
Outside of playing in various music projects, operating Healthy Painting & Restoration he also enjoys his extensive record collection, discovering new vegan restaurants around Seattle and getting out into nature with his cat Cricket!
Tommy Millers Guitar in 1999
Buddy Love with Swank Motel Live at Geauga Lake in 1996
Buddy Love meets The “Charo” - Cuchi Cuchi! in 1998
The Shivering Denizens live at Ballard’s Sunset Tavern in 2007
Buddy Love Combo with Sam Butera in 1999
2nd appearance on Fox TV News in the Morning 2001
Buddy Love Combo Live on Fox News 3rd Appearance in 2002
Buddy Love Combo Debut Show in 1997
Buddy Love Combo with Keith in 1999
Darryl’s bands have had the privilege of sharing the stage with renowned acts like Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Milkmen, Flaming Lips, Scratch Acid, Nancy Sinatra, Exene Cervenka & Lydia lunch, Soul Coughing, Brian Setzer, Scream and many more, although he humbly admits to struggling to recall all of the remarkable opportunities he has experienced.
When Darryl Whalen was a 15-year-old punk kid, the Ramones, The Damned, and the Sex Pistols emerged in the mid-1970s—before the terminology of “punk” or “punk rocker” even existed.
From 1981 to 2001, Darryl not only immersed himself in the music scene but also showcased his talents as a radio and events DJ. He lent his skills to a diverse range of genres, including punk rock, stoner rock, hardcore, metal, lounge, swing and honky tonk, among others, enriching the vibrant music landscape of Cleveland, Ohio.
His contributions to numerous LP’s, 45’s, cassettes, cd’s and underground music magazines solidify his enduring impact.
Cocktailrama
Evolutionary
“Bhagwan” Album Cover
The Swank Motel (1996)
Wilbert's Bar & Grill
The Buddy Love Combo (1998)
The Buddy Love Combo (2001)
"Swank Motel" opens for “Nancy Sinatra” (1995)
The "New" Buddy Love Combo (2017)
The Buddy Love Combo’s first appearance on “Fox TV News in the Morning” with host Stefani Schaefer (2000)
“Bhagwan” receives letter from “Dead Kennedys’”/”Alternative Tentacles’” “Jello Biafra” (1988)
"Swank Motel" opens for “Nancy Sinatra” (1995) Ticket
"Swank Motel" opens for “Exene Cervenka” & “Lydia Lunch” (1996) show produced by, and artwork by “Derek Hess”
"Darryl Van Whalen" opens for “The Flaming Lips” & “Scratch Acid” (1987)
The Buddy Love Combo’s “Two Sides of Love” cassette tape label (1999)
“Numbskull” opens for “Suicidal Tendencies” (1986)
“Scene Magazine” announces The Original Buddy Love Combo’s first show ever (1998)
"Swank Motel" opens for “Brian Setzer Orchestra” (1996) Ticket
"Swank Motel" opens for “Brian Setzer Orchestra” (1996)
"Swank Motel" opens for “Soul Coughing” (1995) show produced by, and artwork by “Derek Hess”
“Free Times Magazine” announces the first, and only release to date, from The Buddy Love Combo – “Two Sides of Love” (1999)
DARRYL’S BANDS SINCE 1981
There are others that I remember but cannot recall the names, there are also a number of bands that I have forgotten about altogether - this does not mean that they were not great bands, or great experiences. If you are someone that I have done a music project with that is not on this list, please contact me.
Thank you to each and every person that has allowed me to join their project or has participated in any way with these musical projects! Oh, and please forgive me as well
Armpit
Gutted
UV Blast
Derelicts
Heathers
Pizza Girl
F*** Facw
Numbskull
Basket Case
Mommy F***
Rollercoaster
Swank Motel
2-Minute Hate
60 yr. old punk
Mumbo Jumbo
The Numbskulls
60 yr. old punk
Slick Red Hangers
Shivering Denizens
Darryl Van Whalen
Buddy Love Combo
Clinical Brain Death
AA & The Alcoholics
Dr. Joyce & The Brothers
Animals Who Kill People for Sport
Tom & Darryl’s Screwed Up Acoustic Lounge Band
Bhagwan – The Only Hindu Biker Band from Cleveland
Disciples (a.k.a. “Disciples of Death”, “Disciples of Dirge”)
False Hope (Pre the more well-known “False Hope” from
The Old Stoners (a.k.a. “The Old Stoner Kids on The Block”)
Healthy Painting & Restoration preps the set for “Godsmack’s” “Awake” video (2000) “Mansfield’s Historic Prison”, which was used for the film “Shawshank Redemption”