Saving Abel

Saving Abel
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Saving Abel is an American rock band formed by Jared Weeks and Jason Null in 2004. The band’s name references the biblical story of Cain and Abel. Null came up with the name saying “I googled the story of Cain and Abel and found a line about ‘there was no Saving Abel,’ which just jumped out at me.”

Jared Weeks and Jason Null formed the band in their small hometown of Corinth, Mississippi in 2004. Weeks was playing guitar at his best friend’s house, when Null, who was in a rival local group walked in to rehearse with his band. Within days of that meeting, Null and Weeks were writing and honing the intimate writing style that now defines Saving Abel. In early 2005, the pair’s songs caught the ear of noted producer Skidd Mills (ZZ Top, Saliva, and Robert Cray), who took the band into his 747 Studios in Memphis.

Saving Abel gradually came together with guitarist Scott Bartlett, bassist Eric Taylor, and drummer Blake Dixon. Weeks would toss Saving Abel demos onto the stage whenever bigger bands played in town. Weeks remembers: “ I used to work at a hospital. I’d have to be there at 4:30 in the morning drawing blood. I’d wake people up and stick a needle in their arm. I’d be walking around the hospital, singing ‘Addicted’ in my head, writing down the lyrics on patients’ clipboards and doctor script pads.

After shopping their EP for almost a year, a copy of ‘Addicted’ found its way to former Virgin A&R Consultant, Scott Frazier partner, Rick Smith. They were so excited that they sent the song to company CEO, Jason Flom. Flom heard enough to send A&R vet Kim Stephens (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Edwin McCain) to see the band in Jackson, TN. [1]

Saving Abel released their self-titled, major label debut album on March 11, 2008. The album features the single “Addicted” which peaked at #2 on the US Mainstream Rock Chart. As of October 2008 Saving Abel’s self-titled album has sold over 195,555 copies and peaked at #53 on the Billboard 200.

The first time I heard this band, I was taken away. They were so good. I knew from that moment on I had to see one of their shows! They were on tour with Sick Puppies and were supposed to hit AZ, due to Sick Puppies getting sick, they canceled the show and moved on to San Diego. I decided to get in the car and drive 5 hours just to see this band. I was glad I did. Meeting these guys was so much fun. Actually because I drove to San Diego to see Saving Abel that is how my journey began in the music business. When I was there I met a band called Grins Edge. They are a small local band with tons of potential. I started helping with band promoting and helping them to set up shows in AZ. After that we parted ways and I began Rock Along Productions and started working with several local AZ bands and meeting tons of talented people. Saving Abel still remains a band that I have a special place for. I am proud to say that they have grown to be friends of mine. They are the nicest guys you will meet. Always willing to talk to fans and put themselves out there, even when they are tired and hot. They put so much into their music. They are gifted not only as a group but individually too. These guys like to have fun and truly believe in what they do.

Saving Abel in Denver

Check this band out and their CD. You will be glad you did.

Band Members Jason Null – Guitars
Blake Dixon – Drums
Eric Taylor – Bass
Jared Weeks – Vocals
Scott Bartlett – Guitars

Saving Abel
Track Listing

1. New Tattoo 4:24
2. Addicted 3:44
3. She Got Over Me 4:04
4. 18 Days 3:52
5. Drowning (Face Down) 3:57
6. In God’s Eyes 4:19
7. Sailed Away 3:56
8. Beautiful Day 3:41
9. Out Of My Face 4:15
10. Running From You 3:30
11. Beautiful You 2:52

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHcUEnmQ8AI