Artist description Tweed hails from South Florida and is determined to stand out from other bands with their uniqueness. They appeal to many different types of listeners; rock, alternative, jazz, country, funk, adult contemporary and acoustic calmness. One must just give Tweed a good listen to see which side of them is most appealing...

Music Style Our own...with a little bit of melodic attitude thrown in.

Musical Influences Pink Floyd, Van Halen, U2, Bob Marley, Allman Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Pearl Jam, The Cure

Similar Artists Dave Matthews, Collective Soul, Barenaked Ladies, Wallflowers, Toad, Goo Goo Dolls, Allman, Petty, Browne, REM, U2, Pearl Jam, Matchbox Twenty, Phish, Counting Crows, Springsteen

Artist History Recent TWEED highlights include: Shows for U2's touring company, opening for Hootie & the Blowfish, Three Dog Night, & Dr. Hook; their songs "Lie For Me" and "Thought About You" went to #8 and #17 respectively on the MP3.COM North American Alternative-music charts; featured on the NetMusic Countdown with the TOP20 bands in the country as an up-and-coming artist; has become a featured band at the HARD ROCK CAFE in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Group Members Jay Whetsel - lead vocals & guitar.......... John Presti Jr. - drums & percussion, backing vocals.....Tony Smith - bass.....Jonah Goldberg - lead guitar

Instruments Fender, Godin & Takamine Guitars, Fender & Hartke Amps, Tama drums, Paiste cymbals.

Albums Coffee Beans & Tea Leaves, Stone Prophecy, Songs from the Blue Room

Press Reviews LISTEN.COM's editor writes: "So radio-ready, it's not a stretch to imagine any of Tweed's warm alternative songs playing in the opening scene of a feel-good, twenty-something sitcom. The vocals wrap around you like a thick fuzzy blanket while the groovin' rhythm, sultry sax and wah-wah powered guitars rock you to sleep."......JAM MAGAZINE writes: “Tweed approaches their music with novel style, ignoring overworked Hootie-isms. Thankfully, there’s never any meandering scatology, since the band prefers to use lots of different sonic textures and quick change-up styles.”

Additional Info Tom Dietz - sax

Location Boynton Beach, FL - USA

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