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From humble beginnings in the summer of 1995 when two young girls from London,
Canada, Andrea Wasse (vox/guitar) and Lorien Jones (vox/bass) found kindred
spirit Lincoln Cushman (keyboards) wandering the streets, The Weekend’s reason
for existence has been to rock the tired masses. The Weekend's self-titled debut
full-length record, produced by Andy Magoffin at the House of Miracles,
contained ten sensational gems that did just that. The Weekend’s fresh-faced
approach, infectious vocal harmonies, sweet keyboards, crunchy guitar and
heartstring tugging lyrics have become a beacon of rock hope in this era of
bland music saturation.
“The Weekend” spent 16 weeks in the Top Ten radio
charts for Campus Radio nationwide which led them to opening for such notable
acts as Green Day, Matthew Good Band, Big Sugar, 54:40 and Default. Their music
has been featured on television in episodes of “Family Law,” Mary-Kate &
Ashley Olson's “So Little Time”, and the CBC series “Our Hero.” The Weekend’s
pop rock candy floss flavored sound has made them one of the most popular
independent bands in the country, being featured on CBC Radio's “Just Concerts”
along with radio and websites around the world. In 2001, MGM Distribution
released their debut album domestically in Australia, and there are plans to
tour “down under” this fall.
Recently, new drummer Jay Westman and second
guitarist Ryan Ford (formerly of Sinclaire) have joined the fold, adding a solid
rock groove that has fleshed out a stronger, tougher sounding version of The
Weekend for 2002.
On May 7th, The Weekend will release their second
record, produced by Gavin "Golden" Brown, with help from Andy Magoffin, Harry
Hess and Krisjan Leslie, called “Teaser EP” that contains five mighty hit songs
guaranteed to impress the pants off anyone who thought this band was great two
years ago. Rest assured it will land them a whole new audience.
The radio
edited first single “Perfect World” will be worked to commercial rock stations
by Bobby Gale with a video to follow. The Weekend will make their first cross
Canada tour this spring to promote the new EP making their Vancouver debut at
New Music West.
The Weekend’s “Teaser EP” and self-titled debut are on
Teenage USA Recordings and distributed in Canada by Outside Music.
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