The Weavils were formed as a studio
unit on January 29, 1992 and have been
performing together since that date.
He has also acted as assistant musical director
and guitarist for
Act Two/Mainstage Productions/Theatrix's
versions of Jesus
Christ Superstar, Evita,
and Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
in the Fox Valley area.
He has also worked as a house soundman at
the
Crystal Corner Bar,
the Portal Music Cafe, and The
Annex in Madison.
Jeff also mixes for several bands including
El
Donk and PROG.
He is also a seasoned veteran with hosting
Jam Sessions.
"Jeff Gauss is a crackerjack soundman and
knows that room and the Crystal's
soundsystem well."
- Jake ~Friday on My Mind~ WORTfm,
Madison, WI 4/26/5
Jeff resides in Wisconsin Rapids and
serves as the main contact for The Weavils.
His blog can be found here:
http://weavils.com/jeffsblog.html
*Jeff prefers Cleartone
Strings*
Testimonial
I have tried many different strings over the decades of playing and
performing (live and in the studio) but have never found something that
could bend so well and stay in tune over multiple shows, until i found
Cleartone. I never really paid much attention to the brand of strings i
used until i discovered these. The way they hold their tone and tuning,
even while bending WAY outside the normal realm, continues to amaze me.
The durability - whether in a smokey bar, basement studio, outdoors, or
a dusty theatre - is astounding! They also seem to last three times as
long as other brands i have used! The residue from my hands has destroyed
strings in the past but this has not been a problem with Cleartone, and
that is something that amazes me.
I have also found that it takes A LOT to break them (and i have tried)!
They also carry great tone from low to high - and that's quite incredible.
THANK YOU for making such a high-quality product and teaching me that
string brand can make a HUGE difference.
Jeff "Weavil" Gauss
...and is also the co-producer of the LizardzBootz
series
One
of Jeff's productions,
King
Swing,
makes
CD!
It's hard to believe that three years have gone by since I had Bake
Sale on the brain. I have been drooling for months, so it's time to dig
in and put some in the belly.
We start out with a smooth mellow dish in "Intro," but don't let it
fool you, because you are about to have your palate assaulted by "Drive."
BS4 alumni Meantooth Grin, bring you "Intro/Drive" and it's that combination
of sweet and salty, that I know you'll like.
Next we continue the slide into "Turpentine/Wade in the Water." Clovis
Mann returns with another combo taste as greasy breakfast slides into Sunday
morning brunch.
Michael Murphy & the Mob bring some comfort food to the table with
Why "Get a Chevrolet." Once you try it, you will be glad to have them back
and realize that an oldie can be a goodie.
Next it is time to wash some of this down. Here to help us do just
that is Bake Sale first - timer Aaron Williams And The Hoodoo with "Drinking
Blues." 2:57 PM is close enough to Happy Hour…I need a drink.
You better put that drink down or you will end up like Cadillac Pete
and The Heat. They bring us "Rolling Pin." That woman will hit you upside
your chin.
New to the Bake Sale is The Charles Walker Band with a little something
for later on, to help burn off some of these tasty treats. "Boogie Woogie"
will do the trick.
The
Nitecaps stop in to add a little dipping sauce to whatever you want
to spice up. "King Swing"
will definitely do that.
Welcome to the dining room.
Returning from BS4 is Deep Water Reunion. They will get you past that,
this is so good but I'm starting to get full point. Once you hear "I Came
Here to Play," you know that you are in for the long haul and happy about
it.
We are proud to have the talented pat mAcdonald make an appearance
to serve us up some thump and stomp on "My Troubled Mind." It leaves us
with more room in the stomach. Bring it on!
Another new dish, brought to us by Hounds Tooth, reminds us that whatever
new thing we are eating, it is because of the dishes served before. "Blues
is Truth" does just that.
Perry Weber & The Deville's have made an appearance and brought
us a classic Midwest casserole. All the basics are there but nobody is
talking about it because they are too busy eating up "Got My Room."
First timers, The Delta Jets dropped off a plate of greasy appetizers,
with "My Baby Blues." I know you are supposed to eat them at the beginning
but sometimes you go back to them during the middle of dinner, because
they are so good.
The fresh dishes keep coming with The Playground of Sound's "Leavin'
Suzanna." You may be thinking about having that second drink about now,
because you have just been inspired to keep moving on with your journey.
That inspiration led you to fall in love with what you are now sampling.
South End Blues Band brings us yet another new dish with "Love Tsunami."
Sometimes when you try something we haven't had before, you can't help
but laugh when you taste it. "Crossdresser's Blues" by Queenie & the
Blue Cats makes that happen.
Making his first appearance serving us since BS2 in 2001 is Jimmy Vogeli,
with "I Know What I Like." Your foot starts to tap and you're thinking
it's almost time for desert because you really don't deserve this much
good stuff.
BS4 veterans the Jerry Henry Band return with "Sugar Momma." They will
inspire you to clean off your plate, because desert is about to be served.
Desert is a three-piece course with classics on the menu. These deserts
differ a little from the rest of the meal but they are familiar.
This newcomer inspires us to burn off some classic calories with "Walkin
Shoes." Welcome Doug Kroening to the Bake Sale.
"Crucify" by Sue Dabaco and Wise Fools reminds me of mixing the cake
with frosting, ice cream, chocolate syrup and your favorite candy all together
in a bowl. It's all familiar and tastes good.
Aaron Williams And The Hoodoo will "Hypnotize" you, with their song
of the same name. That is what you are going to need after taking this
all in. Hey maybe that type of diet will work for me? Loosen your belt
and hit play again. I dare you!
Ron Hoerter
Compilation Producer,
Bake Sale Volume Five CD
This
song was engineered, mixed, and produced by me
at
Area 31 Productions
In addition, Gep has played for such theatrical
productions as
"Jesus Christ Superstar" and "A Chorus Line".
Geppy currently resides in Oshkosh, WI with
his wife and dog.
*Geppy gets his gear fixed and tweaked by Angeltone Electronics*
Each member of The Weavils contributes to songwriting and vocals.
The Weavils all-originals debut
CD Make it Happen and live releases
Live at the Barrymore (5.8.99) and Live
at Cornstock (7.11.98 and 7.12.03),
as well as FOUR releases from the Vaults,
are all available on this site.
