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In 2006, THE WEEPIES’ big label debut Say I Am You came out on Nettwerk Records. After an initial hard-scrabble tour in their compact car as a duo, Deb Talan & Steve Tannen’s music appeared in more than a dozen TV shows, as well as several major motion pictures. Their iTunes sales topped the folk charts in eight countries. Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol nominated them for a Short List Music Prize, and Mandy Moore asked them to write with her and sing on her album. They were invited to open for the Indigo Girls and invited onto the Hotel Café Tour; they played the Oxegen Festival in Ireland, the Hurricane Festival in Germany, and T in the Park in Scotland. Their MySpace player hit 2 million plays. JCPenney and Old Navy used their tunes as the theme songs for their major holiday TV campaigns. When The Weepies returned home in 2007, they were exhausted. “2006 was amazing. Coming off the road in 2007 should have been this blissed-out time with so much to celebrate, but it was totally depressing. Our rented shack in the California hills was cold, it had a leaky roof and there were mice living in it. Our electric guitar had been destroyed on the last plane flight of the year. We hadn’t seen most of our close friends in months.” “We were empty,” says Talan. “We both felt dark after being in the bright lights for a year. We were looking to reconnect with what moved us about music in the first place. We needed to hide out and write.” HIDEAWAY is the result of their year-long struggle to get tapped in again. Another homemade gem, HIDEAWAY is a darker companion to their last album, with 14 new tunes ranging from the upbeat title track to the jangly rock of “Not Dead Yet” to gorgeously arranged meditations like “How You Survived the War” and “Little Bird.” As with most of The Weepies’ music, there is a happy ending to all the struggle: Deb and Steve were married in 2007, and they had a baby boy, Theo, in October. The Weepies sound on HIDEAWAY remains rooted in their unique writing and unusual harmonies. Their distinctive production is once again filled out by bass player and guitarist Whynot Jansveld, guitarist Meghan Toohey and drummer Frank Lenz. Additional musicians on this album include string player Oliver Kraus, keyboardist John Deley, guitarist Steve Walsh, and horn player/keyboardist Brad Gordon. HIDEAWAY will be released April 22, 2008. A North American tour will follow, with baby boy in tow. In 2006, THE WEEPIES’ big label debut Say I Am You came out on Nettwerk Records. After an initial hard-scrabble tour in their compact car as a duo, Deb Talan & Steve Tannen’s music appeared in more than a dozen TV shows, as well as several major motion pictures. Their iTunes sales topped the folk charts in eight countries. Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol nominated them for a Short List Music Prize, and Mandy Moore asked them to write with her and sing on her album. They were invited to open for the Indigo Girls and invited onto the Hotel Café Tour; they played the Oxegen Festival in Ireland, the Hurricane Festival in Germany, and T in the Park in Scotland. Their MySpace player hit 2 million plays. JCPenney and Old Navy used their tunes as the theme songs for their major holiday TV campaigns. When The Weepies returned home in 2007, they were exhausted. “2006 was amazing. Coming off the road in 2007 should have been this blissed-out time with so much to celebrate, but it was totally depressing. Our rented shack in the California hills was cold, it had a leaky roof and there were mice living in it. Our electric guitar had been destroyed on the last plane flight of the year. We hadn’t seen most of our close friends in months.” “We were empty,” says Talan. “We both felt dark after being in the bright lights for a year. We were looking to reconnect with what moved us about music in the first place. We needed to hide out and write.” HIDEAWAY is the result of their year-long struggle to get tapped in again. Another homemade gem, HIDEAWAY is a darker companion to their last album, with 14 new tunes ranging from the upbeat title track to the jangly rock of “Not Dead Yet” to gorgeously arranged meditations like “How You Survived the War” and “Little Bird.” As with most of The Weepies’ music, there is a happy ending to all the struggle: Deb and Steve were married in 2007, and they had a baby boy, Theo, in October. The Weepies sound on HIDEAWAY remains rooted in their unique writing and unusual harmonies. Their distinctive production is once again filled out by bass player and guitarist Whynot Jansveld, guitarist Meghan Toohey and drummer Frank Lenz. Additional musicians on this album include string player Oliver Kraus, keyboardist John Deley, guitarist Steve Walsh, and horn player/keyboardist Brad Gordon. HIDEAWAY will be released April 22, 2008. A North American tour will follow, with baby boy in tow.

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Amp Auction To Support The Club Passim Cultural Center

While we're recording our new record -- which we are, it's going well -- we wanted to let you know that we are auctioning off our "Say I Am You" amplifier...

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May 18, 01:48 PM

Amp Auction To Support The Club Passim Cultural Center

While we're recording our new record -- which we are, it's going well -- we wanted to let you know that we are auctioning off our "Say I Am You" amplifier to support the Club Passim Cultural Center. This is the actual amplifier used on the "Say I Am You" recording and tour. It is a 1991 Vibroverb 1963 Reissue. It was our main amp on stage and in the recording studio for about 2 years. It’s still in very good condition.

We are happy to sign it if you like, or you can have it pristine (there are a couple of cosmetic dings from life on the road). And if the winner wants, Deb will paint a picture on it!

You can check it out here!

We'll have more news soon, as things with the new recording take shape.
Cheers!
Steve & Deb
Mar 18, 05:15 PM

Tweet

We joined Twitter. Who knows how these things happen. We aren’t crazy-every-second twitterers - there are only so many abbreviated vanity statements we can make every day - but we do check in. In case you’re interested, we have a super-secret Twitter identity: theweepies

An update…hm…we’ve been writing! We’re spending the next little while making a new record. We’re excited. It’s spring: breathe deep.
Jan 09, 10:10 AM

Can't Go Back Now Video On iTunes

The Weepies video for Can't Go Back Now is available for download on iTunes. If you haven't seen the video yet, stream it here.
Dec 03 2008, 05:30 PM

Season's Greetings From The Weepies

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Nov 10 2008, 03:29 PM

"Can't Go Back Now" video!

Weepies puppets - who could ask for anything more?! The new video for "Can't Go Back Now" is in wide release starting today! Produced and
directed by Brad Aldous, it features the talents of puppeteers Tyler Bunch and Ronald Binion. Watch it right HERE!
Nov 05 2008, 05:26 PM

ABC News Now Interview + Video Premier

The Weepies were interviewed by ABC News Now on Thursday, November 6th. This interview first aired at 9:30 AM PST and is now available for streaming online here. You can check to see if your local cable company carriers the network by clicking here.

Coinciding, MSN Music played host to the exclusive premier of the new video for 'Can't Go Back Now.' Please click here to view the video.
Jul 29 2008, 01:06 PM

The Weepies Announce Hideaway Video Challenge WInner!

And the winner of the Weepies Hideaway Video Challenge is...Michael Warner! Congratulations Michael!! Michael's video will be used as the official video for The Weepies first single, 'Hideaway,' and is being featured on today's Imeem homepage. Michael also won $10,000, courtesy of The Weepies and Nettwerk. Check out his winning video here!

To view The Weepies' video announcing the winner, click here.
Jul 03 2008, 04:38 PM

Hideaway Video Challenge

Down to the wire...the Hideaway Video Challenge ends at midnight tonight, July 3! Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to create a video for "Hideaway." We're having a lot of fun looking through them, and we'll announce a winner in a couple of weeks.

Happy July!
Deb & Steve
May 29 2008, 02:09 PM

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May 19 2008, 01:09 PM

The Weepies 'Hideaway' $10,000 Video Challenge

Date: May 16th – July 3rd

2006 and 2007 were breakthrough years for pop-folk band The Weepies – their music appeared in dozens of primetime TV shows and films, they played festivals from the US to Europe, toured with the Indigo Girls, wrote with Mandy Moore, and topped the folk charts around the world.

So after the last two years, we figured we’d give The Weepies a rest and call on their fans to help create a video for their hit song “Hideaway.”
Not only will the winning video be the official ‘Hideaway’ video, but the winning filmmaker will also win $10,000 (and much more!).

Read on and see what you need to do to enter...

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Download the song for FREE by clicking HERE
2. Listen to the song
3. Make a video for the song
4. Upload it to the group by July 3rd

The Weepies will judge all entries. The maker of the winning video will be awarded $10,000!

In order to upload your video entry you must be a user on Imeem and a member of The Weepies 'Hideaway' Video Challenge Group.

Its easy! Just follow these steps and you are on your way:

• If you are not yet registered on Imeem, you can do so by clicking HERE.

• Visit The Weepies Imeem Profile and add them as a friend.

• Visit The Weepies Group for the 'Hideaway' Video Challenge by clicking HERE and join the group.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

1. $10,000 Cash Prize
2. The video will become the OFFICIAL video for the single 'Hideaway' and will be serviced to all major online and television video outlets
3. Official video premier and promotional features on Imeem
4. Video Channel on Imeem for the Winner to showcase all his/her videos
5. Feature the Winner's profile and showcase his/her reel.

SUBMISSION:

Please upload your video to The Weepies 'Hideaway' Video Creation Group by JULY 3rd. You may upload the video anytime prior to the deadline.

CONTACT:

Questions, comments, concerns, or any additional inquiry can be directed to nettwerkcontest@nettwerk.com.

For Official Rules, click HERE

GOOD LUCK!

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