Hey Leroy began with a home recording done by Nate Etchison. He put together a few acoustic songs he had accumulated over the years, and gave them to the drummer of his hardcore/emo band, Jared Newcomb. After Jared expressed his interest in this primitive recording the two friends fumbled around the idea of pursuing this style of music seriously. Nate remembered Tim Newman, a friend of a friend that he had acoustic jams with at various parties throughout college. Once he singed up the members of the band were set.
The three had their first idea exchanging session in the beginning of April 2005. Since then they have written a wide variety of songs and recorded a four-song demo. Hey leroy is currently recording a full lenght album. The songs you are hearing are pre-mixed versions of songs from the new album that will be finished in the coming months.

short description

Hey Leroy is a three-piece band hailing from the great city of chicago. Composed of two singer/songwriters that brought their best songs together and started writing. Their music is a unique mix of alternative, acoustic rock, country, and pop; with songs that you can not get out of your head. The band just released thier debut 'EP, the things you remember most aren't things, in july '06.

biography

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. Hey Leroy has complied over twenty-five original pieces, seven of which can be heard on the band's debut 'EP "The Things You Remember Most Aren't Things." With the debut 'EP pressed and ready to go Hey Leroy are eager to share the music they poured thier hearts into with anyone who wants to listen.