Guitar player for The Informants -- Denver's finest jump blues & swing band
Check out http://www.myspace.com/theinformantsband and http://www.theinformantsband.com for more info.
Influences
Jimmie Vaughan, Kid Ramos, Nick Curran, Chris Duarte (and all of the Texas blues greats), Booker T & the MGs, Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, Jim Thomas (Mermen), Dick Dale, Link Wray, The Black Keys, India, Petger Schaberg (fiction), Simone Muench (poetry), Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, my badass bandmates, all of the bands that I've played with and that were super cool (Joe Satriani, Ian Moore, Pat Dinizio, Tito & Tarantula, etc.), kick ass Colorado bands -- Brethren Fast, Lord of Word, Love Lies, Space Team Electra, Bright Channel, Pteranodon, Paul Galaxy & the Galactix, instrumental surf, Linux and the open source movement, MP3 technology, free music, bitchin' tube amps, digital modelling of bitchin' tube amps, Johnny Cash (my 1st concert), Chris Whitley (absolute genius), New Orleans, Delta Blues, AC/DC, cheap guitars, SX Guitars ($100 of rock power), Robb's Music, my brother Bill, Aaron Anderson, Neil Stephenson, Tracy, Michael Hedges, Neil Gaiman, dogs, cats, Howlin' Wolf, fuzz boxes, computers, lo-fi recording, cheap hi-fi recording...
Let's Roll - The Informants On Stage At Elway's In Denver
Ukulele Johnny - The Informants On Stage At Elway's In Denver
Stiletto Angel - The Informants On Stage At Elway's In Denver
Guitar player for The Informants -- Denver's best blues band (2008-2009 Westword Music Award winner). It's all about the Juke Joint Boogie baby! Check out theinformantsband.com and The Informants MySpace Page for everything you need to know about the band.
"These folks are nasty and fun my friends... Beware, judging from what I’ve been hearing, they will not be Denver’s little secret for long."
(Dan Aykroyd, a.k.a. Elwood Blues, House of Blues Radio Hour)
"Total joy! This may be the best CD and the best band to emerge out of North America in many a year... The album everyone’s been waiting for! And I ain’t jivin'!"
(Real Blues Magazine)
"...these guys 'get it' and understand how to take a bit from the past, add bit from the present and come up with something familiar yet fresh."
(Blueswax Ezine)
"On tracks like Stuck On You and Let’s Roll the band shows their skill for writing tight, upbeat rock numbers with catchy hooks that could lure even the clumsiest dancer to the floor."
(Scene Magazine)
"From the 1st act to the last, Blues Under the Bridge had some serious talent & passion on stage [including headliner Koko Tayor]. But I must say, The Informants stole the show. You belong on the main stage at Telluride."
(MySpace Fan Message)
"... Stiletto Angel is both nationally and locally the best album of 2007."
(The Oyster)
"This is hot stuff... No matter where the songs fall on the musical spectrum, they are presented with great energy and obvious dedication."
(The Holler, Colorado Blues Society)
"Solid disc from beginning to end... 5 star work!"
(James Nagel, 90.1 FM - Houston)
"Not only are the Informants able to recreate a great vintage sound, at times they also manage to sprinkle in a little bit of modern music, creating something new and alive."
(Ol' Skool Rodz)
"... A release that can compete on a national level... Nice job!"
(Kai Turner, 103.5 FM The Fox - Denver)
"... Kerry Pastine makes every note sting, and a muscular crew of bar-band boogie men light a fire under exuberant tracks like the title cut, which is capable of getting any joint jumping."
(Westword)
"... All 13 tracks are well produced and just sound terrific! Buy this CD!"
(RockOnColorado.com)
"... A cross between House of Blues sort of sound -- I keep hearing John Doe and Exene in there. Call me crazy!"
(Rick Galusha, 89.7 FM - Council Bluffs)
"They are to 50s R&B what the Stray Cats were to rockabilly."
(Anonymous Fan Review)
"A party record in the truest sense...bolstered by the powerful, slightly gritty vocals of Kerry Pastine. Let the party begin!"
(Loveland Reporter-Herald)
"Dirty Pool provides a showcase for Paul Shellooe... He's an old-school monster on guitar. He captivates when he and his rhythm section make like a power trio from the days of yore. "Falling From the Sky" is compact and powerful, "Stay" brings back the voodoo instrumental with all of its moodiness intact, and "Shelter" finds these white boys playing the blues the funky way."
- Michael Roberts (Westword)
"[Paul Shellooe] took the Fox Theatre crowd into a down-and-dirty sparring session between Stevie Ray Vaughan and P-Funk. [He] plays with Joe Satriani-like skills but also has some of the beautiful style of a Chris Duarte. This is an incredibly talented live band."
- Brian Sauer (Boulder Planet)
"[Paul Shellooe] has gained popularity with his virtuoso guitar playing, powerful energy, and the creative spark that he gives to traditional blues moves."
- Wendy Kale (Colorado Daily)
Paul Shellooe (The Informants)'s Friend Space (Top 20)
Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
Thanks again for the add! We really would love to have you and your group down for a free haircut this month if you have time. As an active element of our neighborhood's scene, we will host local bands on our website and allow you to blog and post up show dates… Its not done but we will let you know when!
~ Leon
"Local's Barbershop"... Adopting the sense of community that barbershops are known for through Arts, Music and Fashion, as well as getting the best haircut service possible at an affordable price .
The Roadhouse Joe Blues Band rocks Hiccups Sports Bar & Nightclub on Sunday afternoon! Get on your bad motorscooter and ride up to 80th Ave. and Sheridan in Arvada for some Hard Blues and Full Tilt Boogie to close out your weekend and ease you back into your week.
The music starts at 4:00pm on Sunday, April 26. No Cover, lots of fun! Come party with us!
The Informants Get Their Blues On @ Ziggie's Friday! And the new summer schedule!
The Informants rock you all night long Friday Ziggie's in Denver.
Hey Kats and Kittens,
The Informants @ Ziggie's Friday The Informants are back in action this weekend, bringing you a FULL night of dirty blues this Friday (4/17) at Denver's finest blues establishment, Ziggie's Saloon (38th & Sheridan in Denver). Informants shows at Ziggie's are starting to get a life of their own. It's always hot, sweaty and naughty. The crowds have also been at capacity, so be sure to get there early. The Informants take the stage at 9pm and play two full shows! So come on out, get a taste of the new record and dance your blues away.
Speaking of the new record, scroll down and check out the latest press release...
NEW INFORMANTS CD SET FOR SPRING RELEASE Summer Dates and New Year’s Eve Announced
A new album from the Informants is currently being mixed and readied for a late spring release according to the band's label, Wipe It Off! Records. The yet untitled album was recorded this past winter at Denver's Notably Fine Audio with house engineer Mario Casilio and producer Jeremy Lawton, also of Big Head Todd & the Monsters. The album title, track listing, art work, and release date are expected to be released soon.
The highly anticipated sophomore release comes on the heels of a breakthrough year for the Denver band. The critically acclaimed, Stiletto Angel, pushed the Informants to new heights as the band earned a Westword Music Showcase Award for "Best Blues," a hour long television feature on the Altitude Sports & Entertainment Network program On Stage, and worldwide radio airplay, including a feature spot on the House of Blues Radio Hour and a glowing endorsement from host Elwood Blues, a.k.a. Dan Akroyd.
The Informants have also announced an extensive list of summer tour dates, including th
