Columbus, Ohio
The Wailin' Whalens
Welcome to the Classics
Lela and Dennis Whalen, a wife and husband duo in Columbus, Ohio, playing classic rock, old-school country, and newer Americana with an emphasis on vocals and harmony. We're glad you're here!
Who are we?
The Wailin' Whalens are Lela and Dennis Whalen, a wife and husband team in Columbus, OH.
Our music emphasizes vocals and harmony, with an acoustic guitar that's along for the ride.
We perform what we like to listen to: a sometimes eclectic combination of musical styles covering classic rock, old-school country, and newer Americana.
Born in the basement
We both love music and have been playing and singing for fun our whole lives. We started playing and singing together in 2021, right in our basement.
After working through some harmonies and sometimes suspect guitar playing, we've come through it with only minor scrapes.
If you can find another duo that will play Hank Williams Sr. and Nirvana in the same set, go check 'em out.
Bookings
With 2026 in full gear, we're putting together our summer and fall schedule. To discuss booking us, check out the booking page.