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SHAND WALTON
Blues / Folk / Rock

"Rag and Bottle Man"

AUSTIN, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   SHAND WALTON: General Info
Member Since10/3/2004
Band Websitegeocities.com/shandjw
Band MembersShand Walton: vocals and guitar
Rose Imperato: tenor sax and clarinet
Artie Rothschild: drums
InfluencesWilliam S. Hart, John Fante, Anthony Burgess, Cliff Burton, Rory Gallagher, Danny Kirwan, Glen Campbell, Davy Graham, Duck Baker, rust, old things.
Sounds Like"A small town band in a thrift store on the edge of the desert."

"Dare a listen, and be transported back to the juke joint days.” --Michael Molenda, Guitar Player Magazine

"...the backdrop to an oddball half-indie/half-mainstream film like Punch-Drunk Love or About Schmidt." --Publicrealm.com

"...Creedence Clearwater Revival with Norman Mailer handling lead vocals." -- Jack F. Riley, Daily Morning Call


DISCOGRAPHY:

2007




2005




2003

Record LabelToil & Trouble
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 10 2008 9:00P
Room 710 Austin, Texas
Jul 16 2008 9:00P
The Continental Cub Houston, Texas
Jul 17 2008 9:00P
Seven Ten Downtown Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jul 19 2008 9:00P
Artmosphere Lafayette, Louisiana
Jul 23 2008 9:00P
Riley’s Tavern Hunter, Texas
Jul 25 2008 8:00P
The French Legation Austin, Texas
Jul 30 2008 6:00P
Triple Crown San Marcos, Texas
Jul 31 2008 8:00P
The Parlor Austin, Texas
Aug 27 2008 9:00P
The Continental Club Houston, Texas
Sep 9 2008 8:00P
East of Eden Berlin, Germany
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
Mobile Blues Club Hamburg, Germany
Sep 13 2008 8:00P
Mobile Blues Club Hamburg, Germany
Sep 18 2008 8:00P
Tricky Theater Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sep 23 2008 8:00P
Kinky Star Club Ghent, Belgium

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   About SHAND WALTON


Shand Walton: Biography of an Outsider

Shand Walton’s music sounds like a collaboration between Holden Caulfield and John Fahey. Over the years Shand has persisted in writing music and playing various instruments for anyone curious enough to listen. Michael Molenda, editor of Guitar Player magazine, awarded Shand Walton the “Bravery on the Edge of Crazy” award in January of 2007. He described Shand’s music as “raw” and encouraged readers to “dare a listen, and be transported back to the juke joint days.”

His first solo album, released in 2003 on the Toil & Trouble Records label, is called Ghost Town Favorites. Publicrealm.com declared that this instrumental album could be the soundtrack to "an oddball half-indie, half-mainstream film like Punch-Drunk Love or About Schmidt.” In 2008, the entire Ghost Town Favorites album was featured in Whitney Milam’s documentary, “A Glorious Opportunity: The French Legation in Texas.”

Fifteen Songs in Popular Keys, released in 2005, is Shand's second album on the Toil & Trouble Records label. This project features Shand’s vocals, in addition to his original compositions. From this album, his version of “I Wanna Buy Me a Car” was included on the Daniel Johnston website.

His third album, recorded in 2007 at Pearlygates Studios, is titled On the Bend and is the first album in which he plays completely solo. David Nemeth described him as a “one-man wrecking crew of a band, [who] growls and bangs out his songs forcing you to listen.” The songs on the album range from folk to blues to rock, but they are all equally played and sung with intense energy.

As of May 2008 Shand takes another turn with the addition of a backing band. The All Amigos Club features Rose Imperato on tenor saxophone and clarinet, and Artie Rothchild on percussion. The band performs songs from all three albums as well as many more yet to be recorded.



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SHAND WALTON's Friends Comments
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Shandon Sahm





Jun 24 2008 4:54 PM

have a great europe trip..and let me know whats up w/ the amsterdam smoking ban..ok??
The Austin Fiddlah





Jun 13 2008 7:37 AM

Hey, come check​ out Roadh​ouse Rags this Sunday!​
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Hope to see you!​!​ xoxo Sarah
Laura Marie





Jun 11 2008 9:01 AM

Hello, nice to see you again - LM


Download 'Wait'
Marshall Jones and the Frontier Phrenologists





Jun 6 2008 11:57 PM

Marshall Jones and the Frontier Phrenologists will be playing bluegrass, Americana and alt-country (whatever that is) at the following Austin, Texas venues:

Wed. June 18 9pm Hole in the Wall
Mon. June 23 8pm Momos
Sat. July 5 Enchanted Forest 4 p.m.
Wed. July 16 7pm Momos
Wed. July 16 11pm Hole in the Wall

Hope to see ya out there before long!
Shirley Fraser Quartet





May 28 2008 7:51 PM

Love the new cuts and the sound of the new group. The show at the Parlour was outstanding.
Upright Apes





May 27 2008 7:40 PM

Upright Apes in da House!
Jim Keaveny





May 26 2008 12:23 PM

shands new band is good...
Undercover Mexican Girl™





May 20 2008 1:29 PM

shoot the dog! shoot the dog!
Shandon Sahm





May 20 2008 9:22 AM

hey shand..hope all is good..im goin to holland in nov..i see you'll be there in sept..coffeeshop time!!
Glenn Allan





May 19 2008 2:27 PM

You guys sounded great last night at Riley's Tavern!
Please come again sometime!
Marshall Jones and the Frontier Phrenologists





May 13 2008 10:57 PM

K.C. McKanzie





May 12 2008 5:37 AM

Hello!
my new album "Hammer & Nails" is out now!
If you like to purchase a copy, feel free to get in contact with me, or visit my website
www. kcmckanzie. com
to find more infos about downloads and stuff!
have a great day!
k.c.
anna banana humpalova™





May 5 2008 10:51 AM

Outrigger





Apr 27 2008 8:59 PM

Thank you for being a part of the festival!
ProjektHYDE





Apr 15 2008 8:32 PM

Stop'n by to say HI...
Reverend Flint Fancy Fast Fingers





Apr 9 2008 8:05 PM

hope yer swell!!
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S.A. Music Grinder





Apr 8 2008 1:14 AM

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K.C. McKanzie





Apr 7 2008 2:00 PM

very pleased to meet you!
k.c.

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Mar 25 2008 10:35 AM

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B:O:M:B Festival





Feb 29 2008 11:36 PM

Prepare!

Shirley Fraser Quartet





Feb 24 2008 9:14 PM

Congratulations on your music being chosen for a soundtrack! You & Rose played a great show on Saturday night at the French legation. It was good to see you and Miss A.
Shirley
anna banana humpalova™





Feb 14 2008 12:16 PM

where the hell have you been? just sayin...
Sadboy Sinister





Jan 16 2008 7:49 AM

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Leighting and Shields





Jan 14 2008 4:18 PM

Hey Shand. Thanks for the add. Like your sound.

Mark
Leighting and Shields Band
The EarthTone Players





Dec 21 2007 12:20 PM

Thanks for coming out last night, was great to meet you all. I'm sure we'll do a show with you soon...we'll keep it close. Meanwhile, keep rockin' my friend.

Regards,

Mike/The EarthTone Players
Undercover Mexican Girl™





Dec 20 2007 7:45 AM

Charles





Dec 17 2007 6:32 PM

Merry Christmas
Sahm Music





Dec 10 2007 5:49 PM

Just stopped by to wish you a safe and happy holiday. Keep in touch!
Roots Connection


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