Guitar: Rick Poss, Tony Gilkyson, Erik Koskinen
Bass: Will Sexton, Joshua Grange, Jack Saunders, Paul Bergen
Drums: Rick Richards, Dony Wynn, Don Heffington, Richard Medek
Keyboards: Danny McGough
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"Weeks is, hands down, a genuine master." - TOM HALLETT, PULSE OF THE TWIN CITIES
photo by Jen Hellow
Influences
JJ Cale, Steve Cropper, Led Zeppelin, The Faces, Cat Stevens, Duane Allman, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, The Kinks, The Blasters, Peter Green, Traffic, STAX, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Wall of Voodoo, Shakin' Pyramids, BB King, Tom Petty, Beck, Radiohead, Cream, Tommy James and the Shondells, Harry Nillson.
Sounds Like
"...the hits that dominated the radio circa 1972-75 marked a nirvana of sorts for songsmiths who excelled with melody and harmony above all other elements. And when it comes down to it, that’s what makes Weeks’ music so appealing." - PETER BLACKSTOCK, NO DEPRESSION
"Randy Weeks writes amazingly crafted, beautifully melodic songs and delivers them with his own brand of laid back vocals and surfboard cool." - LUCINDA WILLIAMS
If critical raves drove the record charts, RANDY WEEKS would rightfully be top of the pops. After all, consider just some of the evidence: “An amazing songwriter” (Salon.com). “Smart songwriting and a broad palette of pop music influences” (CD Now). “Amazing musician” (Billboard). “Cooler than an Eskimo beer box” (Houston Press).
And Weeks’ admirers are hardly limited to the music press. “Randy Weeks writes amazingly well crafted, beautifully melodic songs and delivers them with his own brand of laid back vocals and surfboard cool, very hip approach” says Lucinda Williams, who included his song “Can’t Let Go” as the sole cover on her Grammy winning album, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.
Such talent has served him well. After venturing west from his hometown of Windom, Minnesota, Weeks spent nearly three decades as an integral member of the Los Angeles music scene. There he helped revive country rock and launch the Americana music movement as a member of the legendary Lonesome Strangers.
As a part of the scene that included Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jim Lauderdale, Rosie Flores and Buddy Miller, The Strangers recorded three influential albums, two of which were produced by Pete Anderson (of Dwight Yoakam fame) and garnered a Billboard top 40 hit.
In the late 1990s Weeks struck out on his own and since then has recorded three highly acclaimed albums. The first, Madeline, on Hightone records, was followed by Sold Out At The Cinema and Sugarfinger. Without exception, his albums have drawn rave reviews from fans and media alike. In addition, he’s had songs featured in several movies, including Shallow Hal, Sunshine State and Say It Isn't So.
In 2006, Weeks left L.A. for the “Live Music Capitol of the World,” Austin, Texas, partly for a change of pace and partly to "broaden his horizons." He has received an enthusiastic welcome from new fans and critics alike and has had the good fortune to share the stage with some of Texas' finest, including Joe Ely, James McMurtry and Jon Dee Graham.
With its’ rich musical legacy, the Lone Star State has been the perfect place to craft a fresh batch of songs. Currently, Weeks is busy working on his highly anticipated fourth album, scheduled for release February 24, 2009.
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Live at the Full Moon Barn Dance, Austin, TX. Filmed by Philip & Sherry Fagan.
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Live at Momo's Club, Austin, TX. Filmed by Philip & Sherry Fagan.
Rockin' the Bays was absolutely awesome! Great people, great music, how could you go wrong. Thanks for jammin' at the Sand Bar! We look forward to hearing you perform every chance we get. Thanks for being the great person that you are! More entertainers should be as down to earth as you. Your music is the best! A fan forever! Patty...from the U.P.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed your show at the Casino. I have hooks and melodies going through my head from your cool songs! Hope to see you again. Best of luck!
Leeann Atherton's Full Moon Barn Dance 3600 S. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78704
Sunday March 22 2 - 10pm
GATE OPEN @ 2PM Love Donations Please $10 with Potluck to Share $15 without Potluck
Backyard, Bands, BBQ, BYOB Family Event Come Early
2:00pm Leeann & Tony Airoldi 2:30pm Wendy Colonna 3:00pm Chris Wall 4:00pm Ruby Jane 4:30pm Leeann Atherton Band 5:00pm Gary Nicholson 6:00pm Katzenjammer 7:00pm Ray Bonneville 8:00pm Randy Weeks 9:00pm The Lost Pines
