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Jim McShane

"Songwriter, Keyboards"

CLEVELAND, Ohio
United States

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   Jim McShane: General Info
Member Since6/15/2006
Band Websitemrobscuritymusic.com
Band MembersI play in a band called Raisin' Cain - there a few bands in the US (Nashville, Florida...kudos to ya'll) with this name. Check out our band's website.

Raisin' Cain nor I perform my songs....I'm just trying to get the tunes to whoever needs them.

InfluencesMy parents albums while growing up - Earl Grant (60's Hammond Organ great) Perry Como, Connie Frances, Sinatra, Classical composers like Rimsky-Korsakov, Ravel,Stravinsky

60's/70's Radio, Vanilla Fudge, Hendrix

the group "Yes" - I loved the orchestral arrangements and fullness of the recordings

Joe Sample - jazz pianist - proof you can be funky while still playing great jazz

country group "Restless Heart" (the 80's) their sound brought me to .....country radio, songwriters Hugh Prestwood, (The Song Remembers When) Rivers Rutherford.

Songwriters of all other genres

Cleveland songwriters and musicians - there's alot of talent in this town. Hearing them and talking to them...inspiring......!

God - where it all comes from.
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I'll Always Be your MotherIf you or someone you know, are getting married and looking for a song for a mother/son slow dance, this song, I'll Always Be Your Mother, conveys all the emotions felt on this special day from a mother's perspective. Check it out and CD available for sale at shopmysongs.com

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   About Jim McShane
The music journey for me all started with organ lessons at seven years old. I always had to practice before I could go out to play baseball with my friends. After a little while, I would love to make up my own songs. In seventh/eighth grade I was playing organ with my first band called "The Sykik Sound". I THOUGHT that was a cool name at the time! At 13 years old I joined a band (with my parent's permission) called the"Knights of Brass" - it was a group of kids aged 13 (me) thru 17 doing Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass covers. (you young one's start Googling Herb Alpert). I was playing regularly in nightclubs (with a parent chaperone of course) once a week. We were even flown to a 500.00 a plate Democratic Congressional Dinner in Washington D.C by George Steinbrenner. For a youngin' ...I was living large!!

Played in quite a few rock groups until 1975. I then started playing high energy dance music in bars and hotel chains for a living. That's how I hooked up with Raisin Cain and frequently toured the Eastern United States giggin'. Raisin' Cain made the switch to a special occasion band and that's where we stand today. We do an occasional bar gig here and there.

Really started songwriting in college and haven't stopped since. I have written the theme song for local cable shows and was involved in the music for a Captain Dave Production that won the American International Film and Video Award for best original music for a local children's cable show. I have won two honorable mentions over the years in the Billboard Songwriting contest along with a Honor Award in 2003 for the Great American Songwriting Contest. I am a member of NSAI and ASCAP. See my website www.mrobscuritymusic.com for other details.

I have a beautiful daughter and granddaughter who are a joy and blessing to me as is my family. Thanks for stopping by. God Bless! Jim


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Miss Bonnie





Jul 1 2008 5:24 PM

HI JIM,
THINKING OF YOU AND WISHING YOU
A WONDERFUL 4TH!
LOVE,
MISS BONNIE
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Rich





Apr 21 2008 5:42 AM

As always, it was great working with you Saturday. Best of luck on the new song!

Rich
Miss Bonnie





Apr 8 2008 11:17 PM

HI JIM,
JUST STOPPING BY TO LEAVE SOME
LOVE TO A SWEET GUY AND A
SUPER CREATIVE TALENT!!
LOVE YA,
MISS BONNIE
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Moonshine





Jan 13 2008 9:54 AM

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The weekend might be over, and it's time to go back to work, but at least your job is better than these!! SMILE!!!!
Ramhog Sound Co.





Dec 25 2007 5:28 AM

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Rich





Nov 21 2007 5:40 AM

Hey Jim,

Great working with you this past weekend ... super job, as usual. Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.

Best,

Rich
Rich





Oct 26 2007 6:10 AM

Hi Jim,

Thanks for the add! Had a great time working with you a few weeks back and am looking forward to Saturday's job. And yes, we'll need "luck" to get through that song :)

Best,

Rich
Ramhog Sound Co.





Sep 15 2007 5:39 AM

Thank you you are the best band, I will see you at the next gig.
Jacquee Rae





Sep 8 2007 8:53 PM


Have a great weekend!
SUSAN WEBER





Sep 1 2007 11:08 AM

THANK YOU FOR COMING OUT LAST NIGHT JIM! You truly rock -- I'm so lucky to know you. Could not do this without support like yours. Just because you have the Cd, don't be a stranger at the release party, where we get to spoil you back a bit.

your long time pal,
Susan

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SUSAN WEBER





Aug 24 2007 11:51 AM

Hey Jim -- hope to see you at the show!

Friday, August 31 @ 9
The Winchester Tavern & Concert Hall
12112 Madison Ave -- Lakewood
"...the west side's premier live music venue." - The Cleveland PD


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Thomas/Marx





Aug 19 2007 12:45 PM

Hey Jim, thank you very much for checking us out and leaving us a comment! Glad you liked "We'll Ride Again" Its a blast to play live! Thanks again man!
Danny and Jeremy
~aka / Angel Rising ~





Jul 26 2007 5:02 PM

Hey Jim ,thanks for the kind words...and yes there is alot of great folks in this town.

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Jason Rogers


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Jul 21 2007 8:17 AM

Thanks for being a friend Jim!

~ Have a Great weekend! ~

Keepin' it Country,

Jason Rogers

www.CowboyJason.com
twd





Jul 18 2007 6:43 PM

Hey Jim!!

Thanks for the compliment! I enjoyed your music as well ;)

I saw your myspace on JPF and thought i'd add ya. You can never have enuff friends much less in music ;) See ya round im sure!

RHRF!!!

Tim
Nancy Terzian





Jul 15 2007 10:24 AM

Hi Jim,
Thanks so much for the nice comment!
Nancy
Chad Lee





Jun 25 2007 8:07 AM

I APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT!!!
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Hope you liked my new single "BEER TRUCK".
Available for download at:


The Country Startpage





Jun 11 2007 12:01 PM

Hello Jim,

Thanks for being our friend!
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Visit our site www.countrystartpage.com to see how we support artists by promoting their albums on our site for free.
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gary earl





May 11 2007 2:02 PM

hey Jim McShane, just cruisin' round your block...cool stuff ya got goin'... gary
Jim Gill





Apr 27 2007 5:30 PM

Hey Jim,
Right back at ya! You got my toes-a-tappin' while I perused your page.

Great work!!

Jim
Laura Cheadle





Apr 19 2007 6:21 AM

Hey Jim!
Thanks so much for the add and supporting my music!
How's Ohio treating you?
Keep in touch!
Stay funky,
Laura :)
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Apr 16 2007 1:28 PM

Thanks for being an awesome friend... BOWW CHICKIE CHICKIE BOWW BOWW
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Feb 13 2007 9:52 PM

Have a Great V-DAY!! BOWW-CHICKIE-BOWW-BOWW
SUSAN WEBER





Jan 19 2007 7:07 PM

'The Last One' sounds really great Jim. And now look -- you can come to our show after the Capn Dave festivities!

take care,
Susan

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ryno





Jan 16 2007 1:08 PM

Just swingin' in to wish ya a belated "Happy New Year". May this year bring you continued peace, happiness and joy in yer life....

Be blessed...be love..inspire...

ryno

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Amy Barbera





Dec 19 2006 8:04 AM

Jim,
Thank you so much for your uplifting encouraging comment!! It really meant alot to me!! Stay encouraged in ALL that you do and Dream BIG!! For with God ALL things are possible. Keep up the great work on your music!! You are wonderful! I want to wish you many blessings this Christmas Season!! Jesus Loves You!

Smile and Laugh,
Amy
Lori





Nov 20 2006 4:53 AM

Hope all is well in your world. Great game Saturday as the Buckeyes kicked some Wolverine butt! *giggle* Have a great Thanksgiving Jim!
SUSAN WEBER





Oct 31 2006 3:32 PM

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ryno





Oct 17 2006 9:28 AM

Swingin' by to wish ya a great week..... remember...you can do anything so long as you put your heart and soul into it..... :-) Be blessed...be love....inspire. ryno btw- if you want updates on when i'll be giggin' in the area, feel freee to sign up at my website www.ryannicholson.com...on the right side...or at my myspace (left side) of course that's if yer not already on it...;-)



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Teresa Wright





Sep 11 2006 7:27 PM



Jim, I like yours songs..lets keep the dream alive...Teresa
Bob Palumbo





Sep 1 2006 6:06 PM

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Have a great weekend, Jim...thanx for adding me and Logan to your "Top Friends List"...I'll add your to mine next time I update (this week I hope)...talk to you soon!!
Steve Ronsen





Aug 31 2006 2:58 PM

Hey Thanks for the request....things just get bigger and better every day , don't it..
SR
ryno





Aug 31 2006 12:48 PM

Thanks for swingin' by my myspace page and for the friend request......be blessed......ryno p.s. if ya would like to know when i'll be playin' in your area, feel free to sign up for my gig alert at www.ryannicholson.com (on the right side)






Aug 15 2006 6:57 AM

Hey Jim, Had a listen, coool tunes , My fav is The last One. Hope to meet up in Nashville some day. Good luck with your songs... Linda Wright
Julie Carter-Moriva





Jul 16 2006 10:33 AM

Hey Jim...thanks for finding me and my music on myspace!! Wish you the best of luck and hope our paths cross down the road!!

Julie
countrymusiconline.net





Jul 12 2006 1:00 AM

Hey Jim,

Thank you so much for the add and comment. We're glad you enjoyed our magazine and we really appreciate the support.. Hope you're having a great week!

Traci Kennedy