Pete Kornowski, realized in his early twenties singing and songwriting were among his many talents.  He met up with Joe Cheslock when taking a job at a local music store where Cheslock worked.  They proceeded to spend some of their evenings sharing musical ideas.  It wasn't long until Joes roommate, Josh Peterson, was persuaded to join on bass.  Rounding out a four piece arrangement, Cheslock invited co-worker, Zack Dey to fill in behind the drums.  Recreational sessions eventually turned into rehearsals as they fine tuned live versions of songs Kornowski had written years earlier.  After little debate, the band settled on the name Mollies Way, the street where their initial meetings took place. 

Opportunity came in 2008, when the band was offered a slot opening the Brown County Fair in DePere WI.  Rehearsals focused on building a repertoire of songs strengthened the group, and sparked new ideas.  More local gigs followed as the group established its straightforward rock & roll sound.  In March of 2009, Mollies Way released a self produced LP, 'The Salt and the Season', a combination of songs crafted by the group, and reinterpreted versions of Kornowski originals. 

More opportunities followed, with several return visits to Green Bays' popular IQ's, Bayfest (2010), and three consecutive appearances at Green Bays 4th of July festival in 2009, 10 & 11.  Mollies Way was also the first live band to take the stage at House of Valdar, a Green Bay live music venue.

In the twilight of 2009, original drummer Zach Dey departed from Mollies Way.  Planning not to miss a beat, Mollies Way quickly discovered Candy Dax, a local drummer with the enthusiasm needed to remain on the move.  Candy successfully inspired the group to expand it's reach, helping to land gigs in neighboring states, and booking a September 2010 west coast tour that included a performance at the Wisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA.  The tour pushed the band to complete The Great Deceiver, a second self produced release.

Late 2010 included a move from Candy Dax to Adam Cain behind the drums, and in 2011, Bryan Cain entered on bass after the exit of Josh Peterson. The Cains talents received a warm welcome as the band continued to move forward.   Most recently, Mollies Way is preparing songs for a third release, in the hopes to continue having new opportunities to play. 

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