The Chee-Weez

The Chee-Weez
The Chee-Weez

The Chee-Weez performing at a sold out show at House of Blues New Orleans on June 23, 2007.
Background information
Origin New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genres Rock, Country, Disco
Years active 1997–present
Labels unsigned
Website http://www.cheeweez.com/
Members
Todd O' Neill
Matt Richard
Dan Dicharry
Joey Mangiapane
Mark Hebert
Past members
Alan Calegan (1997–1998)
Nick Calligaro (1997–2001)
Steve Marse (1997–2003)
Rob Pourciau (1997–2004)
Brandon Foret (2006–2009)
Kris LaCoste (1997–2010)

The Chee-Weez is a New Orleans, Louisiana area cover band that was formed in 1997 by Kris LaCoste shortly after parting ways with his previous cover band "Black Diamond". After Kris left, its remaining members went on to form Tom's House and played original music until they disbanded just prior to Hurricane Katrina. The Chee-Weez originally covered only Disco tunes but now has branched out and evolved to a variety of music genres from the 1970s to today. Another feature at almost every show is the costumes that the band members wear which is in constant rotation and changes. Past and present themes include disco garb, patriotic themes, various superheroes, Blue Man Group, New Orleans Hornets jerseys, LSU Tigers football jerseys, New Orleans Saints jerseys, The Blues Brothers, Mickey Mouse Club, Dog the Bounty Hunter, Top Gun flight suits, World War II style Army gear and GEICO Cavemen.

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Band members

The band currently comprises Todd O Neill (vocals), Matt Richard on guitars, Daniel Dicharry on keyboards, Joey Mangiapane on bass guitar and Mark Hebert on drums. All band members are also capable of playing other instruments and vocal duties as sometimes you will see Daniel on the drums performing a cover of "Man in the Box" by Alice in Chains and Mark on lead vocals. Ironically, two of the newest band members Joey Mangiapane and Mark Hebert were also Tom's House and Black Diamond band members. The band had always been had five members until June 2, 2006 when Brandon Foret formerly of Foret Tradition was officially added to the roster. On May 11, 2009 it was announced that Brandon is leaving the band to pursue a solo career, and now is the lead singer of The Brandon Foret Band.

Appearances

Southeastern Louisiana

Southwestern Louisiana

Mississippi

Festivals and special events

  • Local area parochial schools' festivals (usually held around the months of April and October)
  • Wedding receptions (only by special request)
  • Swingers conventions

Local media

The band has been featured live numerous times on WWL-TV's "Eyewitness Morning News" and WCKW-FM's morning show. The band has also received airplay on Bayou 95.7's (WKBU-FM) "Under the Covers". It was a twice a week segment that features local bands' covers of popular songs. The band has also appeared in The Times-Picayune newspaper.

Out of state venues

Venues played outside Louisiana/Mississippi include:

Recordings

Their first and currently only CD was recorded on November 27, 2002 at Last Call in Thibodaux, Louisiana in front of a live audience. The title, "As Cheesy As They Wanna Be, LIVE!" was officially released on January 11, 2003 at the sold out CD Release party at House of Blues in New Orleans. A DVD and long awaited second CD is currently in the works and the release dates have not yet been determined.

Awards and achievements

References

  1. ^ Offbeat Magazine http://www.offbeat.com/artman/publish/article_458.shtml?PHPSESSID=633529f5626102e3f76f5c51416d5626
  2. ^ House of Blues New Orleans sold out shows on Fotki

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