Blue Shaddy are: Jim McClelland: singer songwriter/guitarist, playing both acoustic and lap slide guitars and stomp box. Sandy McClelland: electric bass guitar. Graham McClelland: Harmonica. Arun Satgunasingam: Drum kit / percussion. Kanchana Karunaratna: Percussion.
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Influences
Hound Dog Taylor Ben Harper Sonny & Brownie Bob Marley Arni Di Franco Jeff Lang Stevie Ray Vaughan
AC/DC Jestofunk Albert Collins Ani Difranco Patty Griffin Flea Bootsie Collins.
***‘I stood at the side of the stage on the Friday night. My eyes got wider, my jaw hung
slacker and my feet developed a mind of their own and danced along, outta control. The Tent in the Tattersalls car park was
pretty much reduced to smouldering rubble
by the time Blue Shaddy had finished their
set and I got the feeling that night that
this is something this Surf-Funk Roots
band does on a regular basis’
- Sam Fell / Rhythms Magazine Oct 2007***
Western Australian outfit Blue Shaddy have started to
attract a lot of positive national attention in the last twelve
months. The band reached No. 1 on the Perth Indie
Charts in May, received a Best Instrumentalist Award (Belly
McClelland) at the 2007 Blues at Broadbeach Awards in
the same month, and then in November took out the 2007
MusicOz Best Blues & Roots Artist.
Plus, the word of
mouth on their amazing live show saw Blue Shaddy gain
invitations to most of the major music festivals on offer.
Early 2008, and that attention is set to grow further, with
Blue Shaddy releasing 'BURY MY GHOST' – their fourth
album and best yet. With multi instrumentalist and band
member Arun Satgunasingam in the producer’s seat, the aim
was to capture the raw, infectious energy and exuberance that
is synonymous with Blue Shaddy.
Combine that with the unique mix of world drumming and
percussion, groove laden bass, acoustic and lapslide guitars,
rhythmic harmonica and heartfelt vocals and the result is a
true reflection of the exciting Blue Shaddy sound. 'BURY MY GHOST' offers a full and varied soundscape. The
big wide open groove of the title track, the intimate vocals
and guitar work of ‘Out of Place’, the grind of ‘Freedom’
(featuring Arun on Chicken Box) and an exceptional remix of
‘Wagtail’ are fine examples of what Blue Shaddy can deliver.
Blue Shaddy went back to their roots to record Bury My
Ghost. Spending time in the old farmhouse where Sandy, Belly
and Jim McClelland grew up proved to set the perfect scene
and added to the atmosphere. The one metre thick stone
walls of the old farmhouse combined with the quiet isolation
of the vast country landscape worked its magic on the album.
“Bury my Ghost took us in many new directions” says Jim.
“We really tried to push the boundaries and at the same time
not lose our musical roots”.
'BURY MY GHOST' certainly achieved all that and then some.
The first single for the album is ‘West Australian Sun.’
'BURY MY GHOST' is available in all good record Stores now,
distributed through MGM.
www.blueshaddy.com
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Photos by Dandapani - info@vedicodyssey.com
About Blue Shaddy-
Singer/songwriter and guitarist Jim McClelland, his brother
Belly (harmonica) and Sandra (bass guitarist and wife of Jim)
were born and bred in WA’s remote wheat belt – a harshly
beautiful environment complete with dust and flies, but with
not a lot else to do but focus on their shared love of music.
When you listen to Blue Shaddy’s songs you get a strong
sense of where these three come from and it is very much
apparent that their heart still lies in their country roots.
Festival highlights: West Coast Blues and Roots Festival, 2005/2006/2007 East Coast Blues and Roots Festival, 2007 Woodford Folk Festival2007 SOCO Cargo2007 Blues on Broadbeach 2007 The Australian Blues Awards 2007 Bridgetown Blues Festival consecutively for the past 6 years UBLUES blues/roots & soul Festival, Singapore 2002 & 2003 Vintage Blues and Roots Festival, Albany (2005,2006,2007) The Mordialloc Festival Melbourne 2006, The Whale shark Festival, Exmouth 2006.
To date Blue Shaddy have three albums independently released and are receiving national airplay on Triple J.
For further information and contact:
www.myspace.com/blueshaddy , info@blueshaddy.com
Hey, just wanted to let you know that my second single and video clip off my Self titled Debut EP has just been released to radio and has now been added on CMC's Top 30. You can check out my new single and video clip 'You Better Run' on www.toridarke.com Would love your support by requesting me on CMC http://www.countrymusicchannel.com.au/cmc/Requests.aspx and helping me to climb the charts.
hey guys used to watch u guys at every gig at the priory in dongara ma sis worked there chloe are u guys playin at bridge town blues if so when i be playing friday hell wanna watch u cheers Codee-Lee
Hey Blue! :) How are you? :) Thanks so much for adding me! :) I love the music! :) Keep up the wonderful work! :) I hope you like my stuff too! :) Stay well! Jordyn xx
COSSAC Entertainment in Conjunction with Craig Goldy's DESTINY BRIDGE program invite bands and solo performers of all styles to express their interest in being part of a National competition to find musicians that will benefit from the Destiny Bridge Program in Australia.
Just wanted to let you know that I have just released my second single off my debut EP.. The track is called You Better Run and it is now uploaded on myspace www.myspace.com/toridarkemusic Would love you to check it out and let me know what you think Hope you have a great week, Tori xx
Josh Owen Band
July Gigs & Espy Residency
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20th July Espy - Front Bar (Band)
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27th July Espy - Front Bar (Band)
31st July Thin Green Line (Band)
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BUDGIE + Phil Emmanuel + The Creptter Children 'The' Fly Fremantle 12 November 2009
Don't forget to re-post this to everyone in W.A. that might be a BUDGIE fan. Even if you owe them a shit load of money they will still be VERY happy to hear from you. I've tried it and worked for me so I expect to see you, your bank manager, bookie, publican and regular pharmaceutical(s) supplier(s) at BUDGIE on the 12th!
Hey Blue Shaddy. Thanks for the friendship and welcome to Bands@Manjimup. Our next gig is now confirmed for Friday 31st July. Headliners Elora Danan are coming back one last time for a farewell concert before this fantastic band breaks up. They will be supported by spooky Minute 36 from Albany/Perth, as well as local Manjimup bands Ashoka and Elektrostatik going head to head for one band member to win B@M Youth Musician of the Year. Check out all bands via B@M’s Top 40, they’re listed right at the toppermost. THIS IS A GIG YOU CAN’T MISS! For those of you too far away to come along we’re working on getting our gigs broadcast over web and FM radio, with Anarchy on Air as a partner - thanks BJ. Peace - The Terminator
Hi Guys, if you're thinking of recording or getting some tracks that never quite sounded right properly mixed or getting some new tracks mastered then please come by & check out some new tracks that I've posted. Rock, Pop, electro, Dance, Acoustic, I'll make them sound so that you'll be proud to hear them on the radio. Recent & current bands include..... Resort, Rainy day women, Dylan Ollivierre, Jane Coby & the Kil Names, Matt Larsen, Leigh Southerland & lots more. I think you'll like my daily rate as well.
Hey Great to chat to you blokes again. As usual I got some video. 5 or 6 clips this time. http://www.youtube.com/WickedLesterKiss666 This is a link to one of the clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOtCtdVhchY Hope to see you again soon Shayne
Hey……… Thanks for being our friend over the years…... We're about to release in a few weeks our new 5th CD….”SIGNS” Have a preview listen and a look at our new myspace face lift for the promo for it..... The Streamliners sending you some good vibes for 2009.
Hey Shaddie, thankyou for being a friend of New Translation. Cool tunes on this space. We invite you to taste a section of our upcoming album with a track named 'Found'. On this track we have liberal sprinklings of Geoff Bradley and Pete Raidel (Goose) on trumpet and sax respectively, the dish finished with Tony Minnieconn's patented vocal awesomesauce. Please let us know what you think? The track will be up for the month of May so get your fill until our anticipated album release towards years end. Cheers Shaun M
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