J.R. Shore

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Two Strike Foul

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Released: Jan 1, 2010

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Two Strike Foul
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If You Wanna Change Me
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Ballad of Jesus Rodriguez
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Run to Reno
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The Grandest View
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General Info

Genre: Americana / Country / Folk
Location Calgary, Alberta, CA
Profile Views: 21577
Last Login: 5/10/2012
Member Since 6/19/2006
Website www.jrshore.com
Record Label Independent
Type of Label Unsigned
Bio
.. At the crossroads between Nashville Tennessee, Austin Texas and Calgary Alberta, lives the musical soul of J.R. Shore. Shore, an award-winning songwriter, is equal parts storyteller, social commentator and performer. Shore's songs provide a glimpse into years gone by, as well as present day characters with melody and lyrics that have audiences hanging on every line...A multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Shore began his musical career in theearly 90's with the Grateful Dead inspired, Hiway 2. Original projects, Sgt.Singalong and the Military and Panama Red followed, with Shore developing greater and greater depth in his writing and performing. In 2004, Shore andhis wife relocated to Music City, U.S.A. He seized the opportunity to see first-hand, what it takes to write and play with some of the best in the business. Extended journeys through the American South gave Shore a taste ofwhere his music came from. Having the opportunity to rub shoulders with Buddy Miller, Chip Taylor and Guy Clark gave Shore the inspiration to spread his own wings wide and carve his own path. After two years in Nashville, playing such venues as The Bluebird Cafe, Mercy Lounge and The Basement, Shore was ready to return back to his home turf, Calgary, Alberta, and ply his songwriting trade in some familiar digs...Upon his return home in 2007, Shore entered the Calgary Folk FestivalSongwriting competition with one of his originals and another songco-written with his wife. These two songs won the best song by a newcomer and best song about Alberta, respectively. Another trip to the finals of the competition in 2008, and subsequent award, has firmly solidified his place among this province's best songsmiths. ..Life in Nashville, and success back home, showed him that people wanted, and even more, needed, to hear these creations. From stories of retired bee keepers to tales of youth of the Navajo Nation, Shore's songs were meant to be heard. ..Along with some of Canada's finest musicians, Shore plays unforgettable, organic music that is as welcomed in a 30-seat listening room, as it is in front of a 20,000-person outdoor concert. Performances at The Calgary Folk Music Festival, Cochrane Valley Folk Club, Canada Day Celebrations and listening rooms throughout Canada, prove his versatility. .. On the heels of Shore's critically successful 2008 debut album, An Impeccable Shine, his sophomore record, Talkin' on a Bus, will be released in July, 2010. Produced by Edmonton's own, Barry Allen, Talkin' On a Bus is one of the most highly anticipated albums to come out of Alberta this year. ..Much like one of his influences, Tom Waits, Shore's performances are rare. As a craftsman of song, these rare performances, as demonstrated with repeated sold-out shows throughout Western Canada, are not to be missed.
Members
..J.R. Shore.. (..vocals, keys, harmonica..) ....Jan McKittrick.. (..vocals and guitar..) ....Brian Horwitz.. (..drums..) ....Mark Jenkins.. (..guitars..) ....KC Hingley.. (..bass guitar..) ....GUESTS AND PAST BANDMATES:.. ..Dave Caplan - bass, counter tops ..Mike Felber - bass, go-getter attitude ..Greg Lamarche - man of 1000 guitars ..Mike Barer - the low end ..Mike Golden - jazz hands, leg hair ..Paul Malin - height and heart ..Mike Angus - high country lady ..Brian Horwitz - quotes, blazing red inferno beats ..Mark Jenkins - guitar, hippie stylings ..Chris Nicolas - baby maker, faceoff specialist ..Woodrow Woroschuck - dobro, the goods ..Mike Nimmon - hilarity, groove
Influences
Dylan, Grateful Dead, Gram Parsons, Tom Waits, Neil Young, Elvis Costello, Lyle Lovett, Woody Guthrie, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Doc Watson, John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Townes .. .......... ....I created my layout at KillerKiwi.net.. ..
Sounds Like
Tom Waits if he tried his hand on Broadway ..Cochrane Times, Oct 2008