Since the band is made up of members of different ages and different cultures, we have quite a large range of influences. Some of our favorites are Rush, Primus, Les Claypool, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Grateful Dead, Audioslave and the Chili Peppers, although that is just scratching the surface.
To be honest, we are influenced by everything we hear.
Sounds Like
We don't think we sound like any other band. You might be able to pick out some of our influences, but we are, unmistakably and unabashedly, just Native Import. Take a listen...and see what you think!
Native Import is a hard working and hard-hitting four-piece rock ‘n roll band based in Sarver, Pennsylvania. The band members each come from different walks of life as well as different parts of the world. This mixture of culture and ideas is what creates their unique and amazing sound – a sound that is very hard to categorize, but even harder to ignore. Their influences include classic bands such as Black Sabbath, Cream, and Rush, as well as newer bands such as Primus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Modest Mouse. No matter how you describe their sound, Native Import is a sonic assault that leaves a resonation within the listener.
Bass player English Dan, born and raised in Braintree England, is the band’s primary songwriter. His completely unique style and set of influences provide a strong foundation for the other band members to build upon. Lead guitarist and vocalist Jeff Sleigher contributes his considerable and well-honed guitar skills as well as his distinctive and soulful vocals. Rhythm guitarist Jeremy Weiland adds his own set of past musical experiences and influences to the mix, and drummer Brandon Dawson keeps it all together with his flamboyant and funky beats. The end result is a fluid groove of pure emotion.
Since forming in 2003, the band has gained tremendous experience together as a group, which allows them to bring an energetic show that always ends with a very pleased crowd. With their hard work, insatiable drive and creative showmanship, Native Import has become a local favorite with many loyal fans.
A personal thanks to you guys for being so awesome, and having hearts big enough to donate your time to help us raise money! (And we didn't die a horrible death by tornado! lol) Can't wait till the Native Chicken Import Shack show!!!
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Please come join us this Saturday, June 21st from 3pm to 11pm at the Beacon Hotel in Renfrew, PA to help raise money for M.S. ! We have been holding benefits for M.S. for several years now, and we would like to make this one better than ever before !!! There will be live music all night provided by Angel & the Prophets, Rhythm Hawks, Lost Souls, Native Import, and Arrgh!! We will also have Food, Pop, Beer, and a TON of prizes including Chinese auction gift baskets, gift certificates, a car detail gift certificate worth $150 dollars, and a brand new Fred Bear Vapor 300 Archery Bow valued at $ 279.95 thanks to the great generosity of O'Donnell's Sports Supply in Portersville (724-368-3418). It will be outside, so bring your lawn chairs, but coolers are not allowed. In case of rain, the show will still go on inside. Kids are welcome with responsible parents, and we are trying to get pony rides if possible. Tickets are only $5. 00, so come have fun and help us donate to a great cause!
Whats up guys? Sorry I haven't been able to check ya out! Hope all went well with the show last night! Somewhere down the road here soon V will be seein' ya!! Peace!!! Go Penguinos!
someone should let me know a week or so ahead of time before your next show, I've been gettin fridays and saturdays off now but it doesn't hurt to make sure I can call off.
Thanks for the add. Had an awesome time Saturday. You guys rocked! I've got some photos as well as some video from Saturday night to pass .. me an email address and I'll get them to you.
what time do you guys start? You failed to mention that in your bullitens. I work midnights now, so hopefully it's kinda early. Havn't seen you guys play in a while, and I need to be dawson-ized like you wouldn't believe.
oh, p.s., here is the link, it's nothing special, but it did make me giggle. http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchAndListen/play/b7b1bfd0?from_hall_of_fame=1
the link i posted on your page the other day wasn't spam! it's a funny video of this weird lady singing a song. she honestly reminds me of my mom. but in any case, i was just joking about recruiting her for backup vocals. RZ was not hacked! phew!
