Bio
Behind the Music
The Weather Service was formed by Randy Kemp as a studio band in 2016. Since then, the group has published several albums. The Weather Service frequently features regulars such as Greg Packham, who has recorded most notably with Elvin Jones. The Weather Service adds their own twist to tunes like "Operator", "Higher and Higher", and American Songbook Standards like, "Summertime."
T H EÂ Â B A N D
Randy Kemp
Lead Singer, Saxophonist, Keyboards, Organ, Exec. Producer
A leader of many different bands, Randy not only plays, but composes originals too. Randy also arranges pop tunes with a jazz twist.
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"Kemp's cool light tone is reminiscent of the great Stan Getz... an excellent tenor-saxophonist, pianist and singer from the East Coast... "~Scott Yanow, Jazz Historian/Journalist
Greg Packham
Guitarist, Producer
In addition to performing, Greg has a vast repertoire of original music. His tune, Dream Scene appears on Another Groovy Mystery.
He was able to meet and play with notables like Jackie McLean, who wrote the liner notes for Packham's critically acclaimed first Album Action-Reaction on Stash Records, and featured Elvin Jones on Into The Frying Pan.
The Returning Studio Staff
Dave Hermantin, pictured, is the go-to for creating foundational drum tracks with excellent stress on building the dynamics and fills. Gene Leone II plays a soulful blues guitar. Nick Rodriguez spices up the music with congas and aux percussion. Energetic drummer Matt Spencer adds creative drumming and unorthodox playing to The Weather Service's tracks. Doc Stephens holds the groove on bass. Tom Kean brings a fast and modern funk guitar into the mix. Kenny Ginsburg bangs away at those drums.
Behind The Scenes
Kemp and Packham have jointly produced individual songs, and the album Another Groovy Mystery. Nick Rodriguez assists in production and sound design. Erin Halpin, a photographer, has helped capture special band moments. Kemp also designs the album art and videos. And where would the band be without interns?
Albums
Feed The Fire
June 2017
The first Weather Service album sets the tone of the project with both covers and originals. Diversity of styles makes this album stand out, especially the title track written and arranged by Randy Kemp.
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Feed The Fire's most popular track is Hall And Oates' Sara Smile. Recorded in about 3 months, the first manifestation of The Weather Service has high production value.
Another Groovy Mystery
February 2017
Another Groovy Mystery incorporates some slick organ trio into every song. The trio recorded at Greg's studio, Packed Sound, then more tracks were created at Main Sreet Music, Randy's studio.
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Dream Scene is a composition of Greg's that appears on Another Groovy Mystery. It's a favorite of Randy's due to it's cool school vibe. The horns help the hypnotic groove before some punches.
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This album's premise was to play 70's era arrangements of originals and covers.