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Influences
There are too many to list them all, so here are just a few:
BENJAMIN DEL SHREVE, Rufus Wainwright, Jeff Buckley, Kevin Max, Keane, Pierre LaPointe, Bobby Vinton, Jessica Grace, The Everly Brothers, Queen, James Blunt, Radiohead, Mama Cass Elliot, Fiona Apple, The Beatles, Oasis, OURS, Beck, Bread, Plain Jane Automobile, Three Dog Night, Lane Staley, David Gray, Self, Luna Halo, Buddy Holly, Melanie, The Kinks, Don McLean, U2, Coldplay, JUDE, Bleu, Lenny Kravitz, Jason Mraz, Melanie, Dwight Yoakam, Muse, The Cure, Lifehouse, Weezer, The Killers, Bob Dylan, Gavin Degraw, Keane, The Kin, Damien Rice, Dean Martin, Maroon 5, Cake, Delirious?, James Taylor, Fire Theft, Fleming and John, Frank Sinatra, Gin Blossoms, Jamie Cullum, The Killers, Lenny Kravitz, Live, Melanie, Pete Yorn, R.E.M., Semisonic, Snow Patrol, Stevie Wonder, Supergrass, Switchfoot, Tal Bachman, Travis, Van Morrison.
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Randall Shreve spent most of his life playing in bands. GS Megaphone was his most notable success in earlier years, led by his brother Benjamin Del Shreve. After the band disbursed he began a project on his own while playing a short time in the Orlando, FL band Rook.
It may have taken 2 years, but it could be worth the wait. In “The Cure For Yesterday” Randall plays all instruments, has penned the lyrics, and recorded the entire record from start to finish at his own Carnaby Street Studios. He really shines in a way that shows he is comfortable in his own skin, and not afraid to let others crawl in it with him. This is a fairly epic pop record, with most songs clocking in at about 5 minutes or longer as a story unfolds for two lovers and their journey. There is obviously an autobiographical touch to the theme as his MySpace site (www.myspace.com/randallshreve) shares this quote:
“I’m not sure why I write so much in story form”, says Shreve. “I think it may be a way of feeling like someone can relate to something I’m going through at the time I write a song. Instead of writing about how I feel, I write about how my story’s character feels, and then I sympathize with him or her.”
The first single shares the same name as the record, and crescendos between lightly droning pianos wrapped in a muse like vocal track into full on strings and horns with several intertwining vocal tracks leave you unprepared for “Charlie and Beth” and the cake-like bass line and the pseudo rap effect before exploding back into harmonies and full instrumentation, that cake couldn’t accomplish at it’s best. In “Pop Star” Randall tells no lies, and he celebrates the music and the goals that this record represents. His talent really shines on tracks like “The Kiss” and “Prayers from a Red Light District” while only his single vocal, and an instrument showcase his talent instead of obstructing it in any way.
After playing throughout the South and Southwest United states, it appears that as 2007 approaches his appeal is growing, and several showcases are being prepared in New York for both large booking agencies and possibly Warner Bros. The talent is there, and with proper push we could start hearing and seeing a lot more of this talented musician on many different levels.
For more about Randall Shreve and "The Cure for Yesterday", check out his website at www.randallshreve.com.
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Tiffany and I will be there tomorrow for a few days and then back again on the twenty-fourth. I'll give you a call when we get into town. Can't wait to see you!
Hey Randall, Lauren Jonki mentioned you to me the other day during our photoshoot...We are playing Florida Music Festival next week, will you be there? Best regards, Ronnie
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE ADD ON YOUR PAGE...I HAVE A NEW SONG UP ITS CALLED...BY MY SIDE...IF YOU GET TIME TO TAKE A LISTEN AND MAYBE LEAVE A COMMENT...IM NEARLY THERE NOW JUST WAITING ON A COUPLE OF MORE BEFORE ILL HAVE THE ALBUM FOR SALE....
THANKS AGAIN FOR THE ADD...AND AS ALWAYS.. LOVE N WISHES..FROM THE BEAUTIFUL CORK CITY ...YOUR FRIEND
Hey. I'm glad you hit me up. I've had you on my friends twice and both times you along with some others got knocked off my page. I finally gave up trying to re-add them. I miss hearing you play. The shows at the cafe haven't been the same since you left. You were always my favorite. Love the songs and the videos. You better keep in touch and let me know if you come to town.
