The Heavy Pets are renowned for explosive live performances and contagious original tunes that showcase their distinctive rock-funk-fusion. The 2007 release of the band’s acclaimed double-disc debut album, Whale, launched THP to the most played independent act on Sirius’ Jam_On. Festival darlings at Bonnaroo, moe.down, Langerado, NO’s Jazzfest and Pet Zoo, which was created in their namesake, The Heavy Pets are notorious for never playing the same show twice. Called “a living, breathing, force of nature” by Dan Sweeny of Relix magazine, The Heavy Pets compel audiences to move and groove along a musical journey crammed with hot electric licks, multi-climactic instrumental solos and fantastical lyrics revealing inspired philosophical leanings.

A tasty brew of rock and roll, rhythm and blues, jazz-funk and reggae fusion, THP’s tonic defies stereotyping. Their deep catalog of originals is captured on several live and studio recorded CD’s including, Live from the Outer Banks, Live from the 9:30 Club, Heavy Air, and the latest release, Slow Motion Conductor. The Heavy Pets are also a touring powerhouse and have shared the stage notable artists Matisyahu, Umphrey’s McGee, Little Feat and Perpetual Groove.

With five skilled musicians who are also lyricists and songwriters, THP was first embraced in the jam scene for their raw talent and tenacious commitment to making great music. But like their cross-over sound, The Heavy Pets themselves have transcended boundaries, crossing a bridge few bands survive intact - into the still-respected periphery of mainstream music through upbeat, danceable, homegrown, skillfully executed tunes and passionate live shows that keep crowds lining up for more.