Artist description WEED Inc. is an alternative power pop trio from Portsmouth, NH. With incredible melodies and emotionally-charged live performances, WEED Inc. is creating a buzz in the Northeast.

Music Style Power Pop

Musical Influences The Beatles, Radiohead, Lou Reed & Velvet Underground, The Who, Matthew Sweet, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Joe Jackson, The Kinks, Aerosmith, Neil Young

Similar Artists Matthew Sweet, The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks, The Replacements, Big Star/Alex Chilton, Foo Fighters

Artist History It was 1998 when Leo Ganley (lead vocals, guitar), Tim McCoy (bass, vocals) and Norm Fuller (drums, vocals) formed "the first truly great band to emerge from New Hampshire," (The Boston Globe), after playing many gigs together but in separate bands. The three had a few songwriting sessions together, and the results were undeniable: Weed inc. had formed its roots. Weed inc. has an addictive sound all their own. "They pull from a variety of non-contemporary influences (The Who, The Mats, Elvis Costello and The Kinks, to name a few) to generate one of the best efforts from a New England based band since the glory days of Buffalo Tom and Dino, Jr." writes Martin England of Showcase Magazine. Weed inc. is genuine, and remains true to their master: The Song. The band is a creative force with a talent for capturing their raw, energetic live musical performance from the stage and recording it in the studio, making their music impossible to remove from the CD player. Their first album, "Trampled, Beaten and Obeyed," was released in 1999 and received incredible reviews worldwide. All of the major radio stations in NH, corporate and independent, played tracks from the album on a daily basis- a feat unheard of for an unsigned band. Later that year, Weed inc. was awarded "Best Alternative Band" and "Best Rock/Pop Band" by Spotlight Magazine. In 2000 the band was awarded "Album of the Year," by Spotlight Magazine, for "Trampled, Beaten and Obeyed." Weed inc's songwriting talent and emotionally charged live performances have earned them opening slots for well-known acts such as Fuel, Candlebox, American Hi-Fi, The Flys, and The Figgs. 2001 brings the release of Weed inc's second album, "Sweet Delicious," and it is just as the title suggests. "'Sweet Delicious' is nothing short of pop genius, with tightly coiled arrangements, straight razor harmonies, and hooks you could hang your summer dress on,” writes Showcase Magazine. Recorded with Capitol recording artist Andy Happel at Dizzyland in NH and Boston Music Award-Winning Producer David Minehan at Woolly Mammoth in Boston, "Sweet Delicious" was released in June 2001 by RockMePopMe Music. WEED Inc. was chosen to represent the state of NH in Chris Moon's "Colors" project commemorating 9-11-02. Visit http://pro5.com/colors for project details.

Group Members Leo Ganley, Tim McCoy, Norm Fuller

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums Trampled, Beaten and Obeyed (released in 1999), Sweet Delicious (released in 2001)

Press Reviews The Boston Globe: "WEED Inc. is perhaps the first truly great band to emerge from New Hampshire..."

Additional Info For booking information, call 603.431.5600

Location Portsmouth, New Hampshire - USA

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