Welcome to WeedPatch Recordings.com

We named ourselves “WeedPatch” after a government-run camp where Tom Joad and his family, homeless, find fellowship in John Steinbeck’s great novel, The Grapes of Wrath.

"WeedPatch Recordings created a wonderful CD bringing together music by—and inspired by—homeless musicians. But they didn’t stop there: they pulled together engineers and production folks to make the finished product first-rate. And they produced a compelling companion DVD that told the story of the project. These two tools have helped Friendship Shelter raise needed funds and—even more important—have helped increase awareness of the issue of homelessness in Orange County. From start to finish, Scott Hays’ professionalism and heart made this project a winner for us and for the people we serve. We’re indebted to WeedPatch Recordings for the ‘Shelter Me’ project."

Dawn Price, Executive Director
Friendship Shelter

WeedPatch Recordings is dedicated to the philosophy that all people have a story to share. And we just happened to start our organization by telling the stories of the homeless.

Our first project, Shelter Me, brought together dozens upon dozens of talented songwriters, musicians, students, community members, business leaders, and especially our homeless friends who helped us realize a benefit CD and documentary about the issue of homelessness.

Our next project, Home Again, will bring together another group of creative individuals to help us realize a music-documentary for a national, non-profit organization that builds and renovates shelters for people who find themselves homeless, and with stories to share.

We invite you to read our story, and others, inside these web pages.

Scott Hays, Founder/Owner
WeedPatch Recordings

Hometown Support for the Homeless
Coastline Pilot

Scott Hays’ dream of defying the stereotypes of homeless people has turned into a hometown recording project. Raising awareness for the homeless by rocking out to local Laguna Beach musicians was the inspiration behind “Shelter Me,” a CD from Hays, a Laguna Beach resident and the recording’s executive producer.

Opening a Lyric Window on Homelessness
Laguna Beach Independent

Powerful riffs resound through a pedestrian walkway off Forest Avenue that leads to a cobblestone alley. Fingers that dance along a guitar's neck and a voice that betrays the performer's passion accompany the aural alchemy. David Holland once commanded more prestigious stages, filling concerts venues with roaring crowds. That picture has faded into oblivion. Homeless for several years, Holland continues to play on the streets, still exuding a passion for music to an audience of passersby.