No stranger to the Chicago music scene, southside native and singer/songwriter Al Weber has been writing and performing for the past seven years. After finally forming Weber Band in March 2005, the music immediately took on a different direction from the traditional latte-drenched singer/songwriter sound. Coffee cups were knocked off the tables from brother Andy Weber’s powerful keyboard hooks and the booming rhythm section of Greg Skelly (drums) and Jay Marino (bass), forcing the music into larger Chicago venues like House of Blues, Park West, Metro, Schubas, Double Door, and Martyrs. Weber Band's brand of groove-pop had arrived. 2005 saw the band showcasing at Chicago’s Mobfest and Indianapolis’ Midwest Music Summit. In early 2006, Weber Band recorded their debut self-titled EP at Gravity Studios with producer Jay Marino. It was released to a capacity crowd at Wise Fools Pub (Chicago) in August 2006. In 2008, Weber Band began performing with Cosmic Unity Horns (Eli Jones / The Right Now) and Connor Grant (Treologic) on electric guitar. With the current line-up, their high-energy live performance has peaked. They are currently writing for their follow-up EP to be released in 2009.
Shows Opening for National Acts
Freddy Jones Band || Party @ St. Mikes (Chicago) || June 2009
Smashmouth || Cubby Bear (Chicago) || August 2008
Blue King Brown || Double Door (Chicago) || August 2008
Zac Brown Band || House of Blues (Chicago) || June 2008
Blind Melon || Metro (Chicago) || May 2008 || 1st Support
Josh Kelley || Duke O'Briens (Crystal Lake) || June 2007
The Samples || Martyrs (Chicago) || March 2007
Michael McDermott || Beverly Arts Center (Chicago) || January 2007
Michael McDermott || House of Blues (Chicago) || December 2006 || 1st Support
Virginia Coalition || Park West (Chicago) || November 2006
Trevor Hall || Schubas (Chicago) || August 2006
Pete Francis of Dispatch || Schubas (Chicago) || February 2006
Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root || Collosseum (Mokena IL) || November 2004
Robert Bradleys Blackwater Surprise || Double Door (Chicago) || November 2004 || 1st Support
Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens || Elbo Room (Chicago) || November 2003
Venues Performed
Chicago || House of Blues, Park West, Metro, Schubas, Double Door, Martyrs, Wise Fools Pub, Cubby Bear, Goose Island, Uncommon Ground, Durty Nellies (Palatine), and plenty of other corner bars
Champaign, IL || Cowboy Monkey
Madison, WI || UW Memorial Union, Harmony Bar
Milwuakee, WI || Summerfest, Shank Hall, The Miramar Theater, The Annex @ Marquette University
Los Angeles || Molly Malones
Regional Showcases Performed
MOBFest (Chicago) - June 2005
Midwest Music Summit (Indianapolis) - July 2005
Street Festivals
Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party - July 2007
Wells Street Art Fair - June 2007
Guinness Oyster Fest - September 2006
Sheffield Garden Walk - July 2006
Guinness Oyster Fest - September 2005
Rock Around the Block - July 2005
Beverly Art Fair - June 2005
Television Performances
Fox 32 Chicago News - Interview and Live Performance - May 2004
Radio Performances
ESPN Radio AM 1000 - Silvy and Carmen Show - June 2004
Fearless Radio - New Music Binge - August 2006
Fearless Radio - New Music Binge - December 2006
Hey - Come see this show at Reggies Rock Club at 21st and State This Thursday 4/30 starting at 8 PM and its 17+. Its Treo w/ Ang13, Wes Resless w/ DJ Alo, MC Longshot w/ his band, Shapes and Sounds, My Boy Elroy on Decks and Beatbox, and hosted by Pugslee Atomz. This show is gonna be ridiculous.
Just saying, Whut up! Swing by eMusic to pick up our songs and others for FREE!! Thanks for all the support! Let me know what you've been up to! Dave Dave Tamkin
You're welcome! I took a couple others, but unfortunately, they turned out blurry. I definitely had a good time tho... you guys put on a great show! ~ Heather / Chicago Live
