Relatively unknown in the UK until this year, indie-rock band The Weeks’ career is rapidly gaining momentum.
Having proved their worth as the Kings Of Leon’s support act on their recent tour the five-piece are keen to put their stamp on this side of the Atlantic with their own first headlining UK tour.
The Weeks have a hectic festival schedule ahead of them with spots at the Hard Rock Calling Festival and Bilbao BBK Live.
And such is the popularity of them in Manchester that they’ve been forced to add an extra date at Northern Quarter’s Soup Kitchen on July 3.
Originating from Mississippi and formed in 2006 while still at high school, the band is now only just out of their teens.
Unconcerned with reputation and music genre The Weeks have a long haired, understated look which is far more simplistic than their music.
Their maturing sound has proved to be a massive stride forward in the band’s evolution from previous albums such as Gutter Gaunt Gangster and Comeback Cadillac.
Infectious, southern rock influences give an individual edge while powerful homeland lyrics of modern life in the Deep South incorporate the band’s grass roots giving them a distinctive identity.
Recent setlists show refreshing song variation from thought provoking ballads Ain’t My Stop with its clear vocals to up tempo The House I Grew Up In with its massive hooks and chorus.
Brother In The Night brings a feel-good factor to the album and uses melodic keyboard with gentle riffs while still proving to be unusually easy to dance to.
Their recent offering Dear Bo Jackson released earlier this year in the USA is due to hit our shores on July 15.
For more information about the band visit http://www.theweeksmusic.com/
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