Shane Alexander - guitars/vox
Chad Crawford - the bass
Peter Adams/Jebin Bruni - keyboards
Luke Adams/Charlie Paxson - drums
Billy Mohler/Jon Skibic - guitars
Influences
Terry Reid, Van Royal
Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash,
Hunter S. Thompson, Neil Young
Joanna Newsome, Doves
Neil Halstead, Pink Floyd, Grady
My Morning Jacket, Joni Mitchell
John Lennon, Joseph Arthur
Colin Hay, Gordon Lightfoot, U2
Michael Hedges, Black Sabbath
Nick Drake, Dennis Kolen, Beck
The Moody Blues, Harry Chapin
George Harrison, Ron Sexsmith
Nichiren, Coldplay, Jeff Buckley
Steve Earle, Gerry Rafferty, Air
Simon & Garfunkel, Mark Curry
Beth Orton, The Flaming Lips
David Gilmour, Tom Waits
Sounds Like
maple syrup
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THE THIRD ALBUM FROM LOS ANGELES SOLO ARTIST
SHANE ALEXANDER PROMISES TO BE SOMETHING SPECIAL
The dynamic collection of ten new songs was recorded over two weeks during late September / early October in Los Angeles. Shane once again teamed up with LA production duo, Heroes & Villains, with whom he made his 2006 release Stargazer. Longtime sideman and co-conspirator, Chad Crawford appears on bass, and returning from Stargazer are drummer Charlie Paxson (James Blunt, Colin Hay), Billy Mohler (Macy Gray, Liz Phair) on electric guitar, piano, keyboards and bass, and Kim Bullard (Goo Goo Dolls, Tori Amos) on Hammond organ. Veteran producer / engineer / mixer Toby Wright (Alice In Chains, Wallflowers, Chris Whitely, Trey Anastasio) mixed the record.
Stylistically, the new album has a sound all its own and features some of Alexander’s best studio performances to date. There are more up-tempo songs than his previous effort, including the anthemic opener “Amsterdam”, the driving “Difference of Opinion” and the groovy “Outside the Lines”. After touring so much as a solo acoustic artist, Shane sought to get back to a “band sound” and something that could get a crowd moving. However, there are still the trademark acoustic ballads - the title track is a delicate, infectious song with soft finger-picked guitar and doubled vocals that whisper “all is as it should be” and the sunshine-infused “Coffee Kiss” will be sure to please fans of songs like “Valentine” and “Front Porch Serenade” from his two previous efforts.
Shane Alexander’s The Sky Below is scheduled for a February 20th record release show with a full band international tour to follow.
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All new web site: www.mikedollins.biz Guido Ciardetti – bass, born in Chicago, moved to Dallas playing with Buddy Miles and Brian Atlas all over Texas. Brad Messer – drums grew up in Texas with SRV, and went to the same high school. Mike Fraz – Keys, born in New Orleans playing all the same Dr. John Bourbon Street venues. Mike Dollins – Born in California and moved to the Arkansas Delta from the group TC Webb & The Fabulous Jades. Played on the West Coast with King Biscuit Blues Band, Mighty Wings of Faith, Brothers of Praise and Blues Legends Len Rainey, and Big Daddy Rucker.
Hello Shane, it's that time of year, a time for giving. Go to my profile and where it says "Band Website" - click on that link and you will have access to free downloads of all 12 songs from my cd "Chasin' the Timberline". So help yourself and share with your friends. I hope that the upcoming holidays will be special for you this year.
We're kicking off our west coast tour in LA at The Cat Club. Please come out and party with us and help spread the love!! I give thanks for YOU! xoxo - Astra
THE THIRD ALBUM FROM LOS ANGELES SOLO ARTIST
