The Big Question with Jason Weidner of Loretta
by Troy Brownfield

All right. We’ve been talking about Loretta throughout 2003 here at the mighty Shotgun. We’ve talked about how they’re Indy’s greatest musical treasure. We’ve talked about how they’re impacting national venues and radio. And now, the boys (l. to r. bassist Jim Shaffer, drummer Jeremy Weidner, vocalist/guitarist Jason Weidner, the amazingly limber vocalist/guitarist/keys Damon Weidner, guitarist Stan Muller) are about to take an even bigger stab at the masses.

In his review of their sterling new Benchmark Records release, “The Translation”, our Music Editor Shawn Delaney expounded that it was “an amazing introduction to one of Indianapolis’ finest rock outfits, offering up a virtual tour de force of layered guitars, terrific harmonies, and boundless energy.”

I can’t say it any plainer. These guys are The Deal. Their single “The Fire” is set to impact on national commercial radio on January 20th; it’s already been in heavy rotation on National Commercial Specialty Radio, college radio, and XM for months. You WILL know Loretta. Make an early jump and meet Jason Weidner right now. And make way for The Next Big Thing.

THE BIG Q&A

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