Weird Phishes is exactly what it sounds like - the iconic melancholy
rock songs of Radiohead completely reborn as danceable, crunchy
jams. With full-album performances, unexpected mashups, and gluey
funk-driven improvisation, their jam-heavy take on alt-rock classics has
sparked an unexpected energy in audiences across the northeast.
A quick glance at the band’s social media gives a glimpse into why this
unlikely mashup proves worthwhile. “Bought tickets on a whim
because I love both bands, had wanted to check out the club, and
thought it would be amusing. I was not expecting such incredible
musicianship and thought that had gone into their set...it was one of
the best shows I’ve seen in years.” Said one user. “Clean, creative
mashups of a favorite album and great Phish selections. Great energy.”
says another. “Impossibly excellent show.”
In July 2019, Weird Phishes solidified their place in the New England
jam community, playing back-to-back afterparties for Phish’s
performances at Fenway Park. With a growing fanbase and an
ever-changing setlist, the band continued their breakout year with
several headlining performances in Boston and a fall tour to the
midwest, topped off with Phish afterparties in Providence and New
York, and the very last performance at legendary venue Nectar’s
before the pandemic hit. When live music returned in 2021, Weird
Phishes returned with a force. The band made its triumphant return
with a headlining performance at the inaugural Safe and Soundz
festival, and took a victory lap in their home city, selling out the
Aeronaut Cannery and performing at the legendary Paradise Rock Club.

Hayley pulls inspiration from a variety of styles, including 60s + 70s rock + pop, musical theater, folk, blues, soul, psychedelic, funk + bluegrass.  Just as varied, are the many ways she can captivate an audience.  Whether the concentrated potency of her solo acoustic performance, the explosive energy + movement of her full band shows, or one of her theatrical performances, she always brings the charisma, humor + passion to move an audience.  

Her music has been praised by a  wide range of musicians, producers + music lovers alike, for successfully combining a diverse sound with clever, over-the-top lyrics + Vaudevillian-style storytelling.   Hayley reawakens her audiences to the wild parts of themselves, great medicine for these modern times.