hey leroy share a common origin with many bands, a few friends having some drinks and making music. In the beginning hey leroy was just a side project for singer/songwriter Nate Etchison and drummer Jared Newcomb as they had just finished recording a disc with the post hardcore group Ten to Midnight. Those evening jam sessions with fellow singer/songwriter Tim Newman quickly turned into a full fledged band and hey leroy was born. With a full lineup and steady practice schedule the bands sound really started to take shape. The influence of artists such as George Harrison, Elliot Smith, and Death Cab for Cutie can be heard from time to time in the songwriting of hey leroy. Catchy hooks, great harmonies and heartfelt sometimes thought-provoking lyrics are a few of the bands strengths. hey leroy's music comes from life experiences, both the good and the bad.
Based out of the near southwest suburbs of Chicago, the group has played a number of local shows with a diverse group of bands. In the summer of 2006, the band released their first EP, "The Things You Remember Most Aren't Things." After a year and some change of touring the Chicagoland area hey leroy felt ready to record a full length disc. They went to record at the renowned Gravity Studio's in the winter of 2007 and have been slowly but surely getting everything together. December of 2008 the band added phenom guitarist, Barry Wilson, and has been punching out songs ever since. hey leroy has complied over fifty original pieces and can't wait for their fans to hear what they've done with their music. With the debut 'LP coming out in July, hey leroy are eager to share the music they poured thier hearts into with anyone who wants to listen.
