Bio and Press
The Scott Weis Band has been voted one of PA’s best bands by Shinbone magazine.
We are happy to announce that Scott Weis has been named “A Great Blues artist of Pennsylvania” , and will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in April at the Pennsylvania induction ceremony in Philadelphia. Congratulations Scott
Simply stated, the Scott Weis Band is “No Bull Rock and Roll” (Tinsley Ellis – Blues Great). This summer SWB headlined festivals in the northeast with averaging crowds of 15,000 people.
For 7 years the band’s been working the eastern seaboard of the US splitting bills, headlining festivals and night clubs. Leaving each show with waves of fans blown away with the style and talent that is brought out each night. What draws the crowds is their pure soul sound, emotionally infused rock played with the genius of musicianship rarely seen in a live show.
Scott Weis’s soulful voice and searingly melodic guitar playing fused with unison harmonica.
Todd Lanka on Bass and Acoustic Bass and Dave Becker on Drums.
The culmination of this band leaves crowds with a lasting question in there mind where did these guy’s come from?
The gestation was perhaps Band of Gypsies, Led Zeppelin, Cactus, Cream.It is plain and simple it’s The Scott Weis Band.
So lets groove on back to the days when rock music had freedom… the days of the Filmore, when rock was pure and innovative, and the musicality was key, let us now say we have The Scott Weis Band.
Scott and his crew have raised the levels of blues and rock with their high energy infused style, blending in a little good ole’ Memphis soul to set you musically free. SWB has gained fans across the country one listen at a time.
After seven years and two CD’s the SWB is in the studio set to release two CD’s by 2012. One acoustic and one electric showing the ever growing musical diversity of the Scott Weis Band.
Tour History
Scott Weis Band has put his time in as a working musician for many, split bills, shared the stage for artists of all styles;
Buddy Guy, J.R. Wells, Jerry Garcia, BB King, Blues Traveler, Robert Cray, Little Feat, George Clinton, The Night Hawks, Richie Havens, Bon Jovi, White Snake, Dave Matthews, Paul Gerimiah, Adrian Legg, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Little River Band , The Bengals, The Hooters, Tinsley Ellis, Louisiana Red , Dana Fuchs ,Anna Popavic ,Dave Mason ,Rick Derringer,and many more.
When we think we heard it all, SWB breaks out the acoustical instruments in the middle of a set, upright bass, acoustic guitar and percussion, and raises the bar again, taking you on a total powerful soulful journey of music. SWB is simply not to be missed – they do it all with 100% heart and soul”
- Sam Kelic, NE East Entertainment
A Scott Weis trademark, not only is Scott a great singer and guitar player, but when he solo’s with one hand on the guitar and the other playing harmonica in harmony, drives crowds to their feet – this is truly a sight to see and hear.
- The Night Hawks
The Scott Weis Band, whose music not only served as a satisfying prelude to the main feature, but also held their own to the point an audience member might forfeit their expectations anything was to follow. This was simply because the musical need was fulfilled by this fantastic band.
- Pocono Record
To see the Scott Weis Band live is a whole other experience. I have not seen a musical union like this in years. Their musical bond is reminiscent of Led Zeppelin or Cream.
- Kate Walter, New York,Freelance Writer
Scott Weis sings with the passion reminiscent of Joe Cocker, Otis Redding.”
- John Sopel, Village Voice
Scott’s guitar playing is a tasteful blend of fusion and raw electric blues”.
- Ron Delmare of Rhythm and Blues Review.
The blend of these three is blues rock magic.”
- Don Sterneker, Producer
This band smokes, A ton of soul that will rock your world!”
- John Popper, Blues Traveler
To See Scott play live is an experience. This soft spoken guy rips his heart out of the guitar and sings with a voice that can sing raw bues, down home soul, or a great ballad, truly amazing.”
- Leon Wilkison
I once asked Scott why is it that when you play, you have this energy that takes over a room?
“For me, playing is a spiritual thing and when I get up and play I am in a trance like state. You gotta feel it deep down or you don’t stand out.”
The Scott Weis Band does not just stand out, they TAKE OVER.
