Today we’d like to introduce you to Caleb Logan, Nathaniel Newberry, Greg, and Seth Weaver.
Emerging from the foothills of the southern Appalachians, Hush Money is a diverse modern alternative southern rock band with a contemporary sound that is deeply rooted in vintage rock, blues, outlaw country, punk, and metal. Getting their start meeting in college, and building a solid foundation from there.
The diversity of this eclectic group comes from the widespread backgrounds of each of its founding members. Lead by brothers Greg (drums) and Seth Weaver (lead vocals/rhythm guitar); they provide a solid foundation for the band which they developed through many years of playing a mix of outlaw country and classic rock in many smoke filled bar rooms all across the South.
Seth holds the band down with solid rhythm lines and expertly timed riffs creating a waterproof seal for the band’s core sound. Seth, as well, uses his vibrant raspy voice to lead many of the band’s songs. Establishing a vocal presence has become Seth’s main objective, as his voice is something, at times is hard to imitate by his peers. Brother Greg provides the thunderous and emotive drum lines that are the heartbeat of the band.
Like his brother, Greg also applies his powerful tenor voice to both lead and back up other vocalists in the group. This core sound is complimented, flawlessly, by the musical virtuosity of, the cousin of Greg and Seth, Nathaniel Newberry. Newberry not only holds down the bottom end of the spectrum, which is essential to any good rock band but is also capable of lightning fast riffs and melody lines akin to that of both Cliff Burton and John Entwistle.
The final member of the band is, Caleb Logan. He is a singer/songwriter and lead guitarist for Hush Money. He accents the sound of the group with his gritty melodic riffs and soaring leads, many times consisting of a blend of slide guitar. He contributes the blend due to his love and his opportunity to pay homage to the bands southern roots.
Logan also will put his baritone voice talents to work on many songs you will hear throughout a Hush Money show to add to the bands varied sound. Complimenting their intricate sound, the band also sets fire to the stage with a highly touted and dynamic live show. This ranges from subdued psychedelic ballads with multilayered harmonies, to a full-on energetic onslaught of dueling guitar lines, down-tuned riffs, and a rambunctious display of physicality. Enticing both sing-alongs and mosh pits alike.
Starting from humble beginnings, Hush Money has quickly risen from playing small-town bars to venues and festivals all across the South-East. What was once a small ripple has become a wave that is currently reaching audiences in Mexico, Canada, Europe, Australia, as well as their own backyard in the USA. This is a band that is sure to satisfy a wide variety of musical taste buds as well as provide substance for its diverse fan base.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Not at all. We come from people who believe in hard work and working twice as hard as the next guy if its something you really want. We don’t really come from a background of money, so finances have been a struggle for us. We all work full-time jobs, sometimes seven days a week and practice and gig up to 4 or 5 times a week. We all have loved ones that we go home to, and two of the members either have children or have children on the way. But the one thing that stays consistent is our support on the home front.
Our families and spouses are the greatest gifts to drive us forward, and they really don’t try and hold us back from anything. The hardest part is not having easily accessible funds to do whatever we deem a must. Which includes recording, new equipment, paying a team, advertising, etc… but we do not let it get us down, we are patient and do what we can in the meantime. There is always room for improvement, and we aren’t going to stop until we achieve our ultimate goal of making this no longer a 2nd job, but our full-time job.
Please tell us about Hush Money.
We are a hard southern rock band from the north Georgia mountains. We specialize in playing rock and roll and putting on a show for whoever will have us, whenever they will have us! We are most proud of the progress in the group as a whole. The talent of each member, as well as their dedication to the group. We have put out several songs that have really showcased what it means to put in long hours and hard work.
And there are over 3,000 people who like our Facebook page, that feel the same way. We aren’t like anyone else, when people ask who we sound like the only response we can give is, “we sound like us.” sure we have influences, but the collaboration that we have assembled is like no one else. We take pride in that because there are too many robotic bands and singers out there, we love being individuals pulling from all different walks of life.
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
Having the opportunity to watch my dad and uncles play music, and watching them love what they were doing.
Pricing:
- Download music from Google Play, Spotify, and Apple Music for $0.99 a song
Contact Info:
- Address: 85 Quill Circle Ellijay, GA 30536
- Website: www.hushmoneyband.com
- Phone: 7066692142
- Email: hushmoneymusicinc@gmail.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/hushmoneymusic
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/hushmoneymusicinc
- Twitter: twitter.com/hushmoneymusic4
- Other: www,reverbnation.com/hushmoney4
Image Credit:
Barbie Andrews
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