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AL SHIRE & The Henchmen
Rock / Pop / Punk

"Pure-Bred Austin, Texas Rock N' Roll with Horns!!"

AUSTIN, Texas
United States

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   AL SHIRE & The Henchmen: General Info
Member Since10/27/2004
Band MembersAL SHIRE: vocals/guitar. The Henchmen: Will Evans: guitar/vocals. Javier Gomez: bass. Chris Stolz: drums. Ed McNames: trumpet. Mark Wilson: sax. Patricia Hearse: violin. Chris Keen: violin. Additional studio musicians: Terry Irwin: Drums (Fate Out of Tragedy, High Heels, Sunken In, and Merle) Urny Maxwell: Bass/backing vox (High Heels, Sunken In and Merle) Ronnie James: Bass (Fate Out of Tragedy)
Influencesmy daughter and my wife!
Sounds Likea little rock n roll with a bad ass horn section. take a listen and decide for yourself!
Record LabelCode 5 Records
Type of LabelIndie








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Jun 15 2008 8:00P
AL SHIRE & The Henchmen @ Red 7’s Free Summer Sundays w/The Frantic (Chicago) Austin, Texas
Jun 24 2008 8:00P
EMO’S (Austin) OPENING FOR VOODOO GLOWSKULLS!!!! Austin, Texas

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   About AL SHIRE & The Henchmen
Al Shire Guitar*Vocals*Punk Rocker: The day I saw the Sweet Child O' Mine video where Slash walks up to the camera and plugs in that sunburst Les Paul is the moment I knew I would play music, says 29-year-old singer, guitarist and songwriter Al Shire. He's my biggest influence and Appetite for Destruction is the best rock album ever. Welcome to the newly untangled jungle of Shires pop-punk past. A mainstay for more than a decade on Austins fervent music scene, Shire could more quickly count his numerous tattoos than the series of bands hes helped lead. In 2006, however, the counting stops at one as Shire goes solo. I decided to go solo because I got fed up with having to deal with the diplomacy of being in a band, Shire says. There is so much nonsense that goes on when you have to deal with people that are not on the same page as you. Currently writing and recording the next chapter of his musical pages, Shire maintains his pop-punk pedigree while adding new elements to the ever-expanding boundaries of his comfort zone. With this project, I am working the acoustic guitar into the mix to give the sound a little more texture, he says. I also think my songwriting has matured. Among Shires new songs is Fate Out of Tragedy, which adds an unlikely trumpet outro to a hopeful song about finding the silver lining in the wake of immeasurable loss. I wrote Fate Out of Tragedy for my fiancée, Jenn, before she went back to New Orleans for a semester of school, Shire says. It's basically my feelings on how amazing I think it is that in a situation like Hurricane Katrina where so many people lost so much, I found the love of my life and my soul mate. Other recent titles include High Heels, Sunken In and Merle, which is an accidental tribute of sorts. Merle is simply about the hardships that come along with playing in a band, Shire explains. The title has nothing to do with the song, really, but I named it after my cat when he passed away. Joining Shire in the studio and on stage is a revolving cast of characters, including Ronnie James (Fabulous Thunderbirds), Terry Irwin (Pretty the Quick Black Eyes, Shaft: El Grupo de Rock), Ed McNames (Five Ton Chicken, Tribal Nation), Javier Gomez (Superzero), Chris Stolz (Ruins of Broadway), Mark Wilson (Burning Spear) and Will Evans ( LJ All-Stars). While a complete album is in the works, Shires latest offerings can be heard at www.myspace.com/alshire. Give it a listen. And if you dont like it, blame it on Guns N Roses. -- David Glessner
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Al Shire "Wait Around" at the Red Eyed Fly
.. AL SHIRE on a Brazilian Music Show being taped during SXSW 2008: Alex Arizpe Benefit By Chris Gray Published: May 22, 2008 Details: Saturday, May 24, at the Meridian, 1503 Chartres, 713-225-1717. Subject(s): Alex Arizpe Benefit, Meridian Benefits are by nature bittersweet occasions, but the best ones brim with an ­endorphin-arousing mixture of music and fellowship that blots out — temporarily, at least — whatever dire circumstances made them necessary in the first place. That ought to be the case Saturday, when veterans of Houston's punk/hardcore trenches reconvene to aid one of their own: Alex Arizpe, alumnus of Badger, The Tie That Binds, Sore Loser, Beast and most recently the Business Machines, the hard-­rocking Houstonians Arizpe accompanied to Los Angeles in 2003. The drummer was recently diagnosed with cancer and is now undergoing costly chemotherapy, so his buddy Al Shire, who now runs Austin's Wide Eyed Booking, organized this show and another the night before at Austin's Red 7. Headlining in Houston is 30FootFall, who refuse to let widely varying zip codes prevent them from materializing when needed, as well as reunion sets by The Tie That Binds (minus Arizpe, for obvious reasons) and Lake Jackson pre-emo trio Pretty Boys. If you missed them at iFest, psychedelic AOR-smiths Spain Colored Orange will provide another preview of still-unreleased second album Sneaky Like a Villain, while Shire's LJ All-Stars and local ska-thrashers Molotov Compromise round out the bill. Tickets are $10 either in advance or at the door. NEW SHIRTS ARE IN!!!! $15 postage paid!!!! Adult: L, XL Girls: S, M, L, XL

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Marc Clapp





Jun 27 2008 9:06 PM

The taste of Nate is sweet.........
Joey





Jun 28 2008 10:00 PM

Oh my God, please book a show while I'm in town!! July 4th weekend would be nice....
The Winter Dance Party





Jun 26 2008 9:13 AM

woohoo!!! awesome show at emo's. anyone get pictures of us????

hehehehe(evil laughter)
HIJO DE SU...





Jun 22 2008 2:37 PM

whats up mr.
shire?stay cool!
sHeLL~ShOcK





Jun 16 2008 2:34 AM

Happy B-Lated Daddy Day!
XOXOXO - Shelly
Mazillah





Jun 15 2008 3:37 PM

Congrats!
The VGS are one of my favorite bands, have a great show LOL, M.
Juan





Jun 14 2008 6:09 AM

Thanks AL! Hope I can make it to the show tomorrow.
Captain Squeegee (NEW LAYOUT!)





Jun 8 2008 11:29 AM

thanks for the add. we'd love to come to austin! its just so far away...
Terry





Jun 6 2008 2:08 PM

Thanks for the birfday wishes.
Joey





Jun 5 2008 4:47 PM

Howdy!
*D*





May 30 2008 8:26 PM

Good seeing you the other night. Tell the wife I said HI.
D
Shalomi





May 29 2008 7:54 PM

I still have the sticker stuck to my purse you put there two years ago. People always ask about it.
Kurgan





May 18 2008 7:27 AM

We're bringing back Sty! Canadian tour 2009!
casey





May 14 2008 10:14 AM

I'd kiss u anyday,these songz r gonna smoke like a pole!we'll do a 1 city tour and make a million dollars.I can get my sex change into a real man.the hippies are at the galleria today protesting big oil,I drove by and peeled out in my v8 gas eating mustang.
god I hate lib ass hippies! Get a job scumbag!
McKinney





May 13 2008 7:12 AM

Hello from Manchester AL SHIRE & The Henchmen enjoy the songs from the new McKinney album, "Me, Me, Me" and thanks for the add :)
casey





May 13 2008 7:49 AM

Al shire is a fucking asshole who let me get piss drunk in LA and slipped me a mandy.then he took dirty pictures of me and forced me 2 toss his salad.I must admit I loved every minute of it.I can still taste the pancakes he had for breakfast that morning.I love alfred and his jewish penis,it looks like a real one, only smaller and has an ss shaped helmet on top.
that was the coolest butt naked club of all time!
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May 13 2008 10:03 AM

devildoll





May 13 2008 12:31 PM

Dixebra





May 8 2008 12:20 AM

Wow, those songs sound really great! Hope you like some of our music too.

Gracies pol add / Thanks for the add!
MASQUE





May 7 2008 9:57 AM

Thanxx for keepin it Glam!

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AL@WIDE EYED BOOKING/YELLOW CAB DAYS





Apr 27 2008 10:53 AM

Fucky Preppin





Apr 25 2008 1:54 PM

I only wish jesse could have fallen on me! HAHA

I'll slang the merch for you anytime, Al.
WhiteTrash Cowboys





Apr 24 2008 3:30 PM

Love the Johnny Cash remake!! Killer horns.
Thanks for checking out the WhiteTrash Cowboys!
The Declans





Apr 21 2008 5:17 PM

Have finally managed to hear your songs. Holy cow, dude! Your band sounds awesome. Dig the horn section. It's sounds so . . . right! Great vocals too. Keep 'em coming and keep it loud! - Jason.
Jesse Miller





Apr 20 2008 8:42 AM

I ended up passing out behind a dumpster. I am sorry for any discomfort I may have brought you and your associates..God Bless.
The Tie That Binds





Apr 17 2008 11:56 AM

man that Ring Of Fire song stayed in head all weekend long!!!...see ya soon!
Danielle Fidelity





Apr 17 2008 7:22 AM

:)
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Apr 16 2008 9:25 PM

You Rocks like hell!!!!
Cheers John the bassplayer
casey





Apr 16 2008 9:07 PM

MYSELF AND AL SHIRE ARE GOING 2 LA 2 BE GAY PORN STARS. WE'VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD 2 THIS FOR A LONG AND HARD TIME!ALS PENIS IS PRETTY SMALL SINCE HE IS A DIRTY JEW!!!!!!
Trailer Darling™





Apr 16 2008 6:02 AM

Long time no talk.
Plan on coming back to Jersey?

Hope you have an awesomely ghoulish week....xxoxo
HIJO DE SU...





Apr 14 2008 6:44 PM

what's up amigo?hopefully i can make the show!take care..
JETTY BOYS





Apr 14 2008 5:23 PM

Yeah dude we're commin' down early June. I'm not sure what cities yet!

We'll update ya and let cha know

take care man.
The Declans





Apr 12 2008 8:41 PM

Hey Al, thanks for the add. I would've loved to have seen you play in Austin. I had to move on to Memphis. Thanks for the complement. It means a lot. More Declans music to follow. Early days, my friend.
Keep it loud!! - Jason
HENCHMEN





Apr 7 2008 2:29 PM

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Apr 3 2008 6:54 PM

Love the songs,cheers! We could use someone in Austin for scene reports. If you or anyone you know is interested hit us up.
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Apr 3 2008 11:32 AM

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Christopher





Apr 2 2008 6:22 AM

Yo Mr Al Shire! Never said it to ya but great gig at the Key bar, and a lot of fun to play! We should jam more.
Email me your address cuz I think I walked by your place the other day
joe





Mar 27 2008 2:59 AM

so I haven't seen you in forever.
How have you been?
Randall McKaan





Mar 18 2008 10:37 PM

Al,
Stopped by to listen and wish you well. Keep em' rockin'
Randall
WingS





Mar 9 2008 3:14 PM

cowgirlthanks for the requeat cowboy can't belive i didn't have you already...hmmmmm.
devildoll