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Shadow Mountain Band
Americana / Bluegrass / Acoustic

New CD, 'Risin' Up'



Joshua Tree, California
United States

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   Shadow Mountain Band: General Info
Member Since1/1/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.shadowmountainband.com
Band MembersSteve Lester (guitar/vocals); Darlene Lester (vocals); Billy Rhea Bell, Bobby Furgo (fiddles); Damian Lester (acoustic bass/vocals). Gar Robertson (mando, dobro, guitar, vocals), Mark Ross (mando), and Johnny Ray Martin (autoharp/vocals).
InfluencesStanley Brothers, Bill Monroe, The Dillards, Patty Griffin, Richard Thompson, Kingston Trio, Idyllwild Bluegrass Invitational, Kurt Vonnegut, Blind Blake, Captain Haddock (the band sounds like all of the above, but different)
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Record LabelNew Moon Records- Joshua Tree, CA
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Shadow Mountain Band
Shadow Mountain Band

The Shadow Mountain Band specializes in mountain-style harmonies with lively acoustic backup. They feature traditional mountain music, hillbilly gospels (think- ‘oh Brother, Where art Thou’) and bluegrass, along with eclectic originals.

The band began several years ago as a hillbilly music jam session in the garden behind Pappy and Harriet’s Place, an historic roadhouse in Pioneertown, CA. Crowds began to gather around to hear the mountain-style harmonies and old-time tunes. The management of Pappy and Harriet’s began coming out to listen and soon asked the jammers to come in and play inside for the restaurant crowd. Within a few months, they were joined by Banning, CA fiddler Billy Rhea Bell, and Pioneertown resident Johnny Ray Martin on the mountain-style autoharp (an instrument you seldom hear outside of Appalachia), and premier fiddler Bobby Furgo from Yucca Valley. The group was rounded out when Steve and Darlene’s son, Damian Lester, known around the farm as 'Dooley', joined the band on acoustic bass, and brilliant, soft-spoken Gar Robertson added his talents on mandolin, dobro, and vocals. Shadow Mountain also often features guests, including smokin' mandolinist Mark Ross from 29 Palms, and other friends and musical family members comin' through town.

The band has just released their first recording, titled 'Risin' Up'. it features original music in the bluegrass and old-timey style. The record was released on April 21, and soon will be up on the New Moon website and www.shadowmountainband.com. This summer, the band will record and release a live project of traditional mountain music, recorded by long-time friend and world renowned engineer Mike Farrow. It will feature traditional and old time songs with a-capella harmonies on several tunes. The band is signed to New Moon Records in Joshua Tree (www.new-moon-records.com). The recordings will be jointly released by New Moon Records (www.new-moon-records.com) and Planesong (www.planesong.com) records. The 'Risin' Up' CD and mp3 can be purchased at CD Baby also: cdbaby.com/cd/shadowmountainband ..

SHADOW MOUNTAIN BAND: Risin' Up


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Carry The Fire

Carry The Fire



Nov 24 2009 3:07 AM

Hello Shadow Mountain Band! I love the music! My favorite is and will always be Life Is A Compromise...I've been singing that song since I was real little. It still makes me tear up. Thanks for creating such beautiful, funny, touching music.
Yours,
Lauren Henley
debbie flowers

debbie flowers



Feb 9 2009 7:25 PM

Howdy!

Love the tunes....

Twangfully yours,

Debbie Flowers
Pat Strong

Pat Strong



Jan 27 2009 3:06 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD AND THE FRIENDSHIP. IF YOU PASS THROUGH TEHACHAPI, LET US KNOW, WOULD LOVE TO JAM. GOOD LUCK IN '09.
PAT
Duncan & The Sunrise Revolution

Duncan & The Sunrise Revolution



Dec 27 2008 8:01 PM

Happy New Year SMB.

Cheers, Duncan.

Blue Shoes Auxillary Ukulele Orchestra of Columbia

Blue Shoes Auxillary Ukulele Orchestra of Columbia



Dec 16 2008 7:20 PM

Plug yer ears uke
Elwood

Elwood Sheets



Dec 16 2008 4:30 PM

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Laura Hufford



Dec 7 2008 2:50 PM

Thanks! i like yours too!
=Laura=
BLUERIDGE EXPRESS

Linda axman



Oct 20 2008 11:10 PM

Hi Steve and folks! We'll be playing a cut off your new CD on this Wed nites show (7:30pm til 8:30pm Eastern time) You can tune in by going to www. ckwr. com and clicking on "listen live" during those times. THanks again for the CD!
Linda Axman/Blueridge Express
DeeDeeRodeo

DeeDee Rodeo



Oct 14 2008 7:58 PM

howdy you!
many kisses from italy!
deedee
THE VULGAR MORONS

THE VULGAR MORONS



Sep 29 2008 2:16 AM

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Le Coffee House

Le Coffee House



Sep 26 2008 10:38 PM

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♥Sweet Heart♥

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Sep 22 2008 4:34 PM

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JT Inn

Joshua Tree



Sep 21 2008 8:49 PM

hey bobby
thanks for fiddling about at the Gram Tribute (and averting disaster in #3;)
you and Laterzo were incredible...
~margo
DeeDeeRodeo

DeeDee Rodeo



Sep 10 2008 4:36 PM

thanks for the friendship!
hugs
deedee
Pig Knuckle Nelson and The Bhagavad Gitars

Pig Knuckle Nelson and The Bhagavad Gitars



Sep 4 2008 4:19 PM

tanks fer da add dere, daddy-O(s)!


Karista Smith

Karista Smith



Jul 21 2008 1:46 AM

Miss you guys! How have y'all been? I am so going to catch y'all at Pappy's!!!!
JAY

JAY



Jul 8 2008 6:52 PM

Lookin' forward to enjoying your music later this month.
I just have to get up off this damn couch!
Grasslife.com

Grasslife.com



Jun 9 2008 5:13 PM

Hey there! Thanks so much for the add. It's such a pleasure to be your friend! Be sure to check us out at www. grasslife. com - We'd love to see you there!

~GrassLife
Duncan & The Sunrise Revolution

Duncan & The Sunrise Revolution



May 13 2008 6:41 AM

Hi SMB, just passing with my best wishes for the week. My respects to you and your accomplished music. Have a fabulous day, come what may, irrespective and regardless. Cheers, Duncan.
Linda Lou

Linda lou Pate



Apr 18 2008 3:53 PM

thanks 4 the add guys! i luv ur music!!! hope to meet u in person some day... blessings, lou
Duncan & The Sunrise Revolution

Duncan & The Sunrise Revolution



Mar 13 2008 10:57 PM

Hi SMB, very good to meet you. I love the sound of a good fiddle, and I particularly enjoyed "Life Is A Compromise", it has a very nice feel. Good luck with everything you're doing musically (and otherwise). Best wishes, have a fabulous weekend. Regards, Duncan.
Tug Creek Ramblers

Tug Creek Ramblers



Mar 2 2008 2:20 PM

Hello Shadow Mountain Band - you folks are awesome! Please let us know when/where we can purchase the new CD and thanks for adding the Tug Creek Ramblers as your friend.

All the best,
Gary Harden & The Tug Creek Ramblers
Hamlin Guitars

Hamlin Guitars



Feb 20 2008 3:58 AM

Hi all, you guys sound great!!! Do you play any of the festivals? I would like to catch you live sometime.
DEEZEL

DEEZEL



Feb 19 2008 9:59 PM

Hi..thnx for the connection !
LIstened to your music and it sounds GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Greetz from D E E Z E L (Belgium)
Checkout my music if you like ?
The Lindells

The Lindells



Feb 19 2008 6:59 PM

Greetings, Friends! Let's play soon!

"I'm going up on music mountain,
might never come back down,
singing songs til the sun comes rising,
& we dance through the sweet cool dawn,

Here we go!"

Peace!
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