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KAPLAN-SHAW is a Blues trio that combines the intimacy of acoustic roots music with the excitement of virtuosity and showmanship. The culmination of a twenty-nine year friendship, KAPLAN-SHAW mix traditional and contemporary Blues covers with their own distinctive brand of original Blues. The result is honest, good time music… served up hot and guaranteed to satisfy!
Lou Kaplan (acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, dobro, vocals) is the founding member of Mad Jack. A mainstay of the Upstate Blues-Boogie circuit, Mad Jack released four independent albums and appeared with the Outlaws, Marshall Tucker Band, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, Duke Robillard, and Commander Cody. From there, Lou went on to join the legendary British Blues band Savoy Brown. As a member of Savoy, Lou recorded a live album and appeared with ex-Rolling Stone Mick Taylor, James Cotton, Humble Pie, and Big Brother and the Holding Company.
Mike Shaw (acoustic guitar, dobro, vocals) has long enjoyed a reputation as one of Upstate New York’s premier guitarists. After serving a stint in the Original Jamo Band, Mike gained much notoriety with the Paul Brother’s Band, recording an album and appearing with the Outlaws, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Marshall Tucker Band, Papa John Creech, and Grinderswitch. From there, Mike went on to front his own Rhythm and Blues outfit, the Mike Shaw Band. Mike’s extensive resume also includes road and studio work with the Drifters, the Tams, Bobby Comstock, Brian Miles, Wells Curtis, Donny and the Dukes, Buzzy Lenhardt, Johnny Russo, Chuck Berry, Mad Jack, and SmackDaddy.
In 1995 Lou and Mike renewed their friendship and began jamming together. These informal jams sparked a collaborative songwriting effort that continues to this day. As things progressed, it seemed only natural that they should pool their collective talents and form a new musical entity. In the spirit of the music they chose the straightforward moniker KAPLAN-SHAW.
Blues aficionados will remember late arrival and longtime friend Al Macomber (drums, percussion, vocals) from Savoy Brown. Al’s drumming graced such Savoy Brown albums as Make Me Sweat and Kings Of Boogie. During his tenure with Savoy, Al appeared with The Gregg Allman Band, John Lee Hooker, Stephen Stills, James Cotton, Spencer Davis, and Mick Taylor. Al has also been a member of Max, Rough Haus, Mad Jack, and The Coots.
KAPLAN-SHAW released their debut CD, titled No Stranger To The Blues, in 2007. Music critic Jon Kleinman of Elmore Magazine proclaimed "If the music on No Stranger To The Blues is any indication, this band should be right at home burning up the stage at blues clubs and festivals around the U.S." In his review, Dick Ward of the Guitar League said “No Stranger To The Blues showcases a unique and potent sound that soars above the norm.”
In 2008, KAPLAN-SHAW released their second CD Mojo Cafe. Jon Kleinman of Elmore Magazine wrote "On their latest outing, Kaplan-Shaw's songwriting and musicianship have both grown in depth and variety." Mojo Café is available at all KAPLAN-SHAW performances and on the web at:
www. kaplan-shaw. com
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