The Elect is a six piece jam/rock band based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Its sound breaks the traditional mold of today’s typical rock bands by combining the best of many genres: story-telling of folk, heart of blues, and energy of rock which creates a feel-good, moving jam. The band is currently playing throughout the midwest in support of their newly release self titled CD. The album is available via their website and through a variety of online retailers such as iTunes, MSN Music, and Tower Records.
The Elect's Reviews
"A CANDIDATE WORTH ELECTING. . . . Hints of jam-rock come out, but the group really nails what matters – a tight-knit sound around lead singer Michael Weir's gritting and spirited delivery."
- Chronicle-Tribune March 5, 2005
"These guys rock!"
- Kevin McCreery, Tantric - March 11, 2005
"The Elect: I'll pop in their self-titled album when I want mellow, night music. It has the right amount of groove and a good mix of acoustic and electric guitar. The band really shines on their 6½-minute track, Sunshine in the Moonlight, with tight playing that accentuates Michael Weir's vocal prowess. And they can cut loose on jams, such as every body Knows and Black Water."
- Randy Setter, Chronicle-Tribune - March 15, 2005
"The 11 songs of "The Elect" resemble the wide-reaching resume of a band at the top of its game. Commonly filed under the heading of “jam” act akin to the Grateful Dead or the Why Store, the Elect covers enough earthy ground to collect fans of Van Morrison and the Band."
- Review of "The Elect" CD by Dave Lindquist,
Indianapolis Star - March 25, 2005
"The Elect serves up a delightful dose of good old country rock and southern tunes. My favorite of [the recently released self-titled CD] was the third track which held true to [the band's] originality. That song just makes me want to grab a beer with my buddies and rock out. The piano part of that song is fantastic and adds a different sort of quality . . . that helps it stand apart from the rest of the cd."
- Ryan Hoffer, Shut Eye Records & Agency
"The self-titled disc is a great collection of pop songs, tastefully recorded and performed. Michael Weir has developed into a great songwriter and the band has matured well."
- Steve Hammer, NUVO Newsweekly
October 5-12, 2005
"Indiana's Best Kept Secret;" "Winning sound and style;" "Innately sincere, hardworking Midwestern rock music that tickles the brain as well as engages the dancin' feet."
- Nuvo Newsweekly
"Great vocal abilities and tasty guitar style" - Indianapolis Music.Net
"Indy Star News votes The Elect CD No.8 for 2005"
"This veteran band has always been as organic and self-assured as its self-description -- Van Morrison fronting the Allman Brothers -- suggests. The Elect's self-titled album advances the story by delivering a wealth of hooks. Standout songs include, That Night, Sunshine in the Moonlight, and the biggest catch of all -- bewildered epiphany, you been Lookin, at Me Funny."
- David Lindquist - Indy Star - December 5-12, 2005
