The Latest:
After years of hard work and shows,
300 Pounds has finally found a place
to call home. They rest peacefully,
nuzzled in the warm busom of their
latest release: The Emmeryville
Project. 300 Pounds has finally
found a defining sound and style
to call their own. The sounds on
their latest album ring true to
the live vibe the band has focused
on since its inception in July of
2002. Listen to the tracks and feel
the funk, punk, and dance grooves
wash over you and incite head bobbing
and bootie shaking galore.
History:
300 pounds started as a solo project
with Nate playing accoustic guitar
over a crappy CD player, shamelessly
pumped through the PA of any venue
that would have him. After some
time spent playing open mics and
random dives, Marisa Valera joined
the band to help with harmonies
and occluding Nate's accoustic fumblings.
Afer a few CD player shows and some
trails by fire, Randy macy joined
the band on bass with Jon Moriconi
on drums. The lineup held for a
few months before Randy was replaced
by Pecos and Marisa left to pursue
her dancing career.
Down to a solid crew of dedicated
players, 300 Pounds finished writing
and recording the band's second
full-length album. While they were
generally pleased with the outcome,
they still hadn't captured the vibe
they wanted with their music, and
felt they could do better.
It was a few years before 300 Pounds
went in to record again (this time
in late 2006). They'd spent years
reforming their sound, practicing
like mad, and playing intense live
shows. They wanted to record a raw,
live-sounding, EP that showcased
the fire of their energetic stage
performances.
With the new EP up their sleeve,
300 Pounds has begun seriously pushing
the band forward and taking big
steps to becoming the rock colossus
they all envision. |