Walter Etc. (alternatively known as Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra) is an American folk punk band based in Ventura, California.
The band was formed in 2009 by childhood friends Dustin Cole Hayes, Kris Schobert and Jake Lee, though has had multiple varied lineups. Following the release of their fourth album Well Soon, the band took a hiatus, before reforming in 2016 as Walter Etc.
The latest album produced under the name Walter Etc., When The Band Breaks Up Again, was released in 2023 via SideOneDummy Records. In 2025, Hayes announced the end of the hiatus for Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra, sharing on social media that the group had recorded a new album under their old name and buried a copy in the California desert, only to be released if it could be found. The cassette tape was uncovered by a fan within hours, and the album Yikes Almighty was released on July 18, 2025 via Lauren Records.
The band has provided support for Modern Baseball and Knuckle Puck while on tour in the United States. They also provided support for Jeff Rosenstock on his European tour in 2024.
Discography +Walter Etc.Release dateTitleLabelSeptember 8, 2023When The Band Breaks Up AgainSideOneDummy RecordsMay 7, 2021There ThereMaking New EnemiesMarch 27, 2020Dark Comedy Performance Piece of My LifeMaking New EnemiesDecember 12, 2018ChaparralCounter Intuitive RecordsAugust 24, 2017Gloom CruiseLame-O RecordsMay 13, 2017Split (with Diners (music))Lauren RecordsJanuary 4, 2017Always LeavingMaking New EnemiesMay 17, 2013Psalms From Rainy Day LandMaking New EnemiesOctober 7, 2012Fawned Of GargoylesMaking New EnemiesJanuary 23, 2012By GollyMaking New EnemiesNovember 1, 2010Grunts and Groans from Reptar's BellyMaking New Enemies +Walter Mitty and His Makeshift OrchestraTitleLabelJuly 18, 2025Yikes AlmightyLauren RecordsSeptember 6, 2019Puddles of AlligatorsMaking New EnemiesJuly 21, 2014Well SoonMaking New EnemiesNovember 20, 2011Overwhelmed and UnderdressedMaking New EnemiesSeptember 29, 2010Cliché Definitions of SuccessMaking New EnemiesJanuary 1, 2009Every Town Needs A CowboyMaking New Enemies
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Walter Etc. Band Making New Enemies