Archive for 2010
Album Review from Grateful Web
Cut from the same cloth as Animal Liberation Orchestra, G-Love and the Special Sauce, or the Dave Matthews Band comes a jam-pop band for the 21st century known as the Heavy Pets. This Florida-based collective has been touring like mad since their inception five years ago, and have finally delivered their first full-length studio album. The result is a sturdy, uplifting project that could cement the Heavy Pets as the next band to break the mold and enter the mainstream.
PetZoo Festival on GlideMagazine.com
Fans and musicians alike had a blast at this year’s PetZoo Festival, which went down on August 6th and 7th at Priedaine in Freehold, NJ. Now in its third year, the festival boasts a killer line-up while maintaining an intimate experience. Read more about the festival on Glide Magazine’s Hidden Track Blog.
Photos from All Good Festival
The Heavy Pets were pumped to play a high-energy set for an excited crowd at this year’s 13th Annual All Good Music Festival, July 8-11th in Masontown, West Virginia. Here are some images from the show.
Photo credit goes to Concert Photography by David Oppenheimer – Performance Impressions
TOUR 2010
April 5, 2010 Time: TBD :: Jammin’ Java — Vienna, Virginia
227 Maple Ave East, Vienna, VA 22180 $10. For tix and more info visit WWW.JAMMINJAVA.COM
April 6, 2010 10PM :: Capital Ale Warehouse — Richmond, Virginia
623 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219 $7. For tix and more info visit WWW.CAPITALALEHOUSE.COM
April 8, 2010 9PM :: Doc Taylor’s Seaside Market Lounge — Virginia Beach, Virginia
3108 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 $ Free!. For tix and more info visit WWW.MYSPACE.COM/DOCTAYLORSSEASIDELOUNGE
April 9, 2010 9:30PM :: Club R2 — Charlottesville, Virginia
303 East Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 $10 Also performing will be the DJ Williams Projekt. For tix and more info visit WWW.CLUBR2.COM
April 10, 2010 9PM :: Recher Theater — Towson, Maryland
512 York Road, Towson, MD 21204 $15. Opening for Tea Leaf Green. For tix and more info visit WWW.RECHERTHEATRE.COM
April 11, 2010 10PM :: Martin’s Downtown — Roanoke, Virginia
413 1st street SW, Roanoke, VA 24011 $5. For tix and more info visit WWW.MARTINSDOWNTOWN.COM
April 18, 2010 Time: TBD :: EarthFest — Key Biscayne, FL
Go to www.expandthelove.com for more info about Earthfest
April 23, 2010 Time: 9:30PM :: BLUZ Stage 13 — Destin, FL
For more info visit http://www.bluzdestin.com/
April 24, 2010 Time: 9:30PM :: BLUZ Stage 13 — Destin, FL
For more info visit http://www.bluzdestin.com/
April 30th (May 1st) 2am :: Maison, New Orleans, 508 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA – $10
The Heavy Pets perform a New Orleans Backbeat Jazzfest late-night show, upstairs at Maison, with Gene Ween and our friends Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes performing downstairs. For more information: http://www.maisonfrenchmen.com/
May 4, 2010 Time: TBD :: The Engine Room — Tallahassee, Florida
809 Rail Road Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32304 $12. Opening for Toubab Krewe For tix and more info visit WWW.ENGINEROOMSOUNDS.COM
May 5, 2010 Time: TBD :: Common Grounds — Gainesville, Florida
210 SW 2nd ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 $12. Opening for Toubab Krewe and Diocious. For tix and more info visit WWW.COMMONGROUNDSLIVE.COM
May 6, 2010 Time: TBD :: Freebird Live — Jacksonville Beach, Florida
200 North 1st St. Jacksonville Beach , FL 32250 $15. Opening for Toubab Krewe. For tix and more info visit WWW.FREEBIRDLIVE.COM
May 7, 2010 9PM :: The Plaza Theatre — Orlando, Florida
425 North Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 $12. Opening for Toubab Krewe. For tix and more info visit WWW.THEPLAZATHEATRE.COM
May 8, 2010 9PM :: Culture Room — Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
3045 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306 Our very special album release party. Not to be missed! 8PM doors, 18+. Tickets on-sale now at www.cultureroom.net
New Album Now Available
The Heavy Pets are pleased to announce the May 8th release of their second full length studio effort. The self-titled album features 12 colorful tracks, a slew of very special and talented guest musicians, and a distinctly bold and new statement from The Heavy Pets. The album is available right here, for download or through the mail, with a special vinyl edition coming soon thereafter. The release was celebrated with a special party at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on May 8th.
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Concert Review: The Heavy Pets Album Release Party
“The Heavy Pets returned to South Florida on Saturday night for the launch of their new self-titled album. Greeted by an enthused Culture Room crowd anticipating what was to be the most professional presentation of their material yet, both recorded and live. The Pets, a five-piece consisting of Jeff Lloyd and Mike Garulli on guitars, Jim Wuest on keyboards, Justin Carney on bass, and Jaime Newitt on drums with each sharing vocal responsibilities, took the stage at 10 sharp, following a private media party.
They opened with crowd pleaser “Do It Right,” and the band absolutely did just that! Obviously excited and in-tune with the theme, they then continued on with five songs fresh off the new album, showcasing rich vocal harmonies and the tight rhythm section of Newitt and Carney. The highlight of the first set for me was their first single, “Drenched,” with dualing guitars, intertwining between rhythm and lead. Next they delved into “No More Time” and its funky reggae groove. The guitar interplay in a near 30-minute “So Thank You Music” was some of the best I have witnessed and the rhythm section continued to propel the band into some of the most solid jamming they have yet exhibited.
Garulli displayed his vocal dexterity with “Lazy Anna,” a hip-hop tinged tune with an Everlast-like vibe. The story and rhymes are engaging and complimented by an R&B-ish choral hook. Wuest forged the way on his organ for “Spin ‘Round,” one of his originals featured on The Heavy Pets.
Unfortunately, something came up and I had to split abruptly. Believe me; it was tough to leave the Culture Room while it was totally rockin’ in support of their hometown heroes on the biggest night of their career. So far, that is.
Personal Bias: I can’t wait to pick-up the vinyl version of The Heavy Pets.
By The Way: Set 1: “Do it Right,” “Osyrus,” “How Would I,” “Grace Blix,” “Drenched,” “No More Time,” “So Thank You Music,” “Lazy Anna,” “Turn ‘Round,” “Ichibod’s Train,” “Jackie Bones”
Set 2: “Hedi Sigsmondi,” “Girl You Make Me Stupid,” “Tortugas,” “Xylophone,” “Dew Point,” “3am,” “Travel,” “John Galt” E: “Lisa Put a Penny,” “Holy Holy”
— Mike Kligerman
FESTIVAL APPEARANCES
* June 3 - Wakarusa Music Festival, Ozark, Arkansas.
* July 2 – Nateva Oxford, Maine
* July 3 - Ameribeat Festival at Sterling Stage Kampitheatre Sterling, New York
* July 8-11 - Allgood Music Festival, Masontown, West Virginia. date tba.
* July 30 – Cosmic Railroad Family Gathering, Janesville, Wisconsin
* Aug 6-9 – PetZoo! 3, Freehold, New Jersey
We are happy to announce that the band will appearing at the aforementioned festivals and are proud to be included in some of these fantastic lineups. Please click the links and visit the festival websites for full lineups, festival info, and links for early bird tickets.
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