Ryan Weber: Upright Bass, Electric Bass, Vocals
Sam Weber: Guitar, Vocals
Shai Cookie Peer: Piano, Organ
Emmet Corndog VanEtten: Drums
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The Band, Ronnie Hawkins, Chuck Berry/ Johnnie Johnson, The Beatles, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Carl Perkins, Merle Haggard, Leon Russell, Cash, Paul McCartney, Muddy Waters, Hank Williams, Little Richard, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Fats Domino, B.B. King, Bo Diddley, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley,
Willie Nelson, Various Artists
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What they say about The Weber Brothers
THE WEBER BROTHERS-LOST AND FOUND (2004)
NOW MAGAZINE-CD REVIEW
"Imagine a band so indebted to the likes of Bob Dylan, the Band and Dr. John that their music comes off like the last 25 years never happened, straight-up rock devoid of pretense or any definable link to Cobain or Yorke, played by two young guys. That's the Weber Brothers. Sure, they cut their teeth backing up Ronnie Hawkins, but they find their own voice on Lost And Found, their second album. In melodically complex rock numbers, saxes, trumpets and trombones add subtle textures to Sam's world-weary voice, which has developed a unique timbre only hinted at on the Webers' debut set... If you're searching for the perfect disc to spin between Desire and Music From Big Pink, look no further." NNNN-NOW Rating Critics Pick > BY BRENT RAYNOR
Ryan and Sam Weber have been playing music together since Sam received a guitar for Christmas when he was eight years old. Ryan, two and half years older than Sam, picked up the bass and soon the brothers were playing shows all over their native Westminster, Maryland in bands such as Illegal Aliens and the Northern Lights. After finishing high school and traveling to cities such as Nashville, Memphis, and Amsterdam, the Brothers decided to send a demo tape to Ronnie Hawkins, whom they have idolized since they saw his performance in The Band’s (Martin Scorsese's award-winning 1976 concert documentary of The Band's farewell performance) ‘‘The Last Waltz’’.
Hawkins was so impressed with the Weber Brothers’ talents that he invited them to his house north of Peterborough to attend his 90 day ‘‘Rock and Roll Boot Camp’’. After three months of living and rehearsing on Hawkins’ farm, the brothers became members of Ronnie’s world famous band ‘‘The Hawks’’. Under the wing of the Hawk they learned the importance of rehearsing daily, leadership and group dynamics.
Having undergone heart surgery and later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Ronnie Hawkins was only playing a handful of shows a year. The Brothers decided to strike out on their own and quickly became tuned into the music scene, building a loyal fan base with their high energy rock and roll sets. On October, 4th 2002 the Weber Brothers were asked to take part in a tribute to Ronnie Hawkins held at the legendary Massey Hall. At the age of 18 and 20 the brothers played along side their heroes Garth Hudson and Levon Helm of The Band as well as musicians like Jeff Healey, Kris Kristofferson, Domenic Troiano and the Tragically Hip.
The Weber Brothers celebrated the release of their debut album ‘‘149 Lake Street’’ January 11, 2003 with a sold out show at Market Hall, featuring special guest Garth Hudson of The Band ..boards. The following year saw the brothers tour across Canada and the United States where they met another idol, John Fogerty, played a private performance for Robbie Robertson in Los Angeles as well as an audition for Chuck Berry in St. Louis at Blueberry Hill.
2004 was another big year for the Weber Brothers, boosted by their appearance in the CTV documentary Ronnie Hawkins- ‘‘Still Alive and Kickin’’ which aired August 20th . Their 2nd album, ‘‘Lost and Found’’ was released May 15, 2004 with Johnnie "B Goode" Johnson as their special guest. Supported by a tour that has taken the band all places in between and beyond, "Lost and Found" received NOW magazine's "Critics' Pick" and garnished a NNNN rating.
April 23, 2005, billed with Leon Russell, The Weber Brothers released their 3rd album entitled "Bare as Bones" . Recorded and mixed by Alec Fraser, award winning producer of the acclaimed Liquid Toronto Recording Studio. Among his many accolades, Alec has recorded and or produced multiple WC Handy, Juno, Mapleblues and Canadian Indie Awarded CD..s for many international artists. Alec also assisted the production of the Weber Brothers first album "149 Lake Street". "Bare as Bones" features an acoustic duo setting, with Sam and Ryan Weber as the contributing musicians. Harmonies are found across this disc, backed by dog house slap bass and thumbin' style guitar playing.
In the summer of 2005, Ryan and Sam Weber were offered a spot in a rejuvenated Ronnie Hawkins’ band as The Hawks. Ronnie’s new hand picked band, also includes Shane Pinchen from Simcoe, Ontario on guitar and Jeff Webster from Delhi, Ontario on drums. During the 2005 Havelock Jamboree the band opened for Travis Tritt and welcomed over 50,000 attendees. The Weber Brothers can be found backing the legendary Hawk at concert halls across North America as well as fronting The Weber Brothers band in support of their 6 independent album releases with current band members Shai "Cookie" Peer, and Emmet "Corndog" VanEtten.
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Hope to catch you at Dobro Wednesday night...If I don't see you tomorrow, I probably wont get the chance to before you head back State-side. So if I miss you, I'll catch you next time you come back 'home'!
Damn Sam, who' da thunk a bicycle could put the Weber Brothers on hiatus. Be sure to get back up to The Bay when you're all healed up and ready to rock.
Dude, come back and play Westminster soon guys. Serious lack of good music in this area. Very well way take a trip up north some time next year though. If so, I'll have to meet up with y'all.
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