I work as a solo performer and in a duo or trio unplugged.
I also work with a 4 or 5 piece band which includes bass,drums,keys and guitars.
The Sydney based musicians I play with are;
Rex Goh, Mark Punch, Matt Fell, Dan Johnson, Clare O`Meara, Lloyd G, Glen Wilson, Garry Steel, Hal Tupai, Matt Hanley, Tony Boyd, Brad Johns, Dave Marsalis, James Gillard,Bernie Segeden, Ian Lees & Chrissie Thomas.
To name a few!
I also record with most of these players and singers as well as with;
Victor Rounds, Andy Burns, Peter Northcote, Bill Risby, Jamie Wilson, Greg Royal, Suzy Connolly,Stuart French, Lisa Maxwell, Ben Cripps, Tim Wedde, Andy Gray, Sandy Chick, Michael Carpenter, Zia Islam,Catherine Lambert, Rick Price, Lori Matherson, Anna Kingy, Claire Nobke, Michele Rose, Kevin Bennet, Maggie McKinney, Justin Connor, David Pritchard-Blunt,Dario Bortelone, Ricky Ho & Jackie Bristow.
Influences
Rolling Stones, Beatles, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Ry Cooder, Little Feat, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Van Morrison, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Rait, The Band, Joni Mitchel, The Beach Boys, Shawn Colvin, JJ Cale, Taj Mahal, Neil Young, Sting, Joe Cocker, The Eagles, Bill Withers, Paul Simon, Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton, Sam Cooke, Bob Wills, John Foghety, Wilson Pickett, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Wonder, U2, Hank Williams, Bob Marley, The Neville Brothers,Paul Rogers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Tony Joe White......................... etc.
Originally from Bowral in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Shane began playing Rock & Roll in a band at age 11.
Eventually he moved to Sydney and turned professional in 1976, developing a music career as a 'singing' drummer, evolving from one band to the next. Along the way learning new instruments and studying music theory.
In the past 25 years, Shane has worked with most major names in Australian music,singing and playing drums and percussion, covering all style variations, Rock & Roll, Pop, RNB, Country, Blues, Soul, Swing, Celtic, Cajun, Latin & Folk. Appearing in the country..s smallest pubs to the city..s largest stadiums and everywhere in between.
Shane has played and sung on over 40 albums and performed his way through innumerable jingles and soundtracks. All this time he was an aspiring songwriter, having had some of his tunes recorded by other artists.
After many years of touring a decision was made to work harder at his guitar playing and focus on his songwriting. All with the intention of forming a solo career.
His debut solo CD ,"7,000 Miles" was released independently in 2002. Made up of 13 original acoustic guitar based songs full of melody and harmony, in what has been described as "Rock Americana" or "Folk Rock".
Shane is now a regular contributor to the Sydney live music scene performing as a solo artist and adding musicians to the unplugged duo or trio format. He also has his five piece band, "The Cuckoo's Nest", made up of some of the very best musicians the city of Sydney has to offer!
Touring up and down the East Coast of Australia as well as the inland cities and country towns.
So far having performed at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Mildura Country Music Festival, Balmain Peninsula Guitar Festival, Music in the Vines at Joadja Winery, Gympie Music Muster, Southern Highlands Country Music Festival, the Freshwater Fair, Undara Country Rock & Blues Festival and the Kidgeeridge Music Festival, with more to come!
In 2007, Shane released his his second album titled "Shaking Up The Mystery", showcasing 11 brand new original songs.
Released on Regal Records,distributed through MGM (Australia).
Available on line at http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/7393205/a/Shaking+Up+The+Mystery.htm and http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=music&field-artist=Shane%20Flew&page=1.
"7,000 Miles" is available on line at http://cdbaby.com/cd/shaneflew .
"Struggles & Lulls", the brand new album from Joan Coffey, is available now on ITunes
'a voice that can enchant. Coffey's vocal chords deliver liquid gold with a divine Irish lilt.' FATEA Records 'charming and honest'. Time Out 'Joan's music exudes a warmth, humility and truth that is rare to find in singer-songwriters these days'. Thea Gilmore
Thanks Shane! I thought the whole gig was great.. the band was mighty powerful! Pity were not doing again this Fri, see you at the next one hey! Tania :)
Exciting new Australian band Chasing Bailey are about to release their debut record. Get a sneek peek at some of the tracks from the webiste. www. chasingbailey. com
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Let us know your favourite!
Talk soon
Little By Little on Itunes. Long Story Short Instores August 16th
Hi Shane Flew! Thanks for the ad ;) all your support is deeply appreciated! I LOVE UR MUSIC -so much heart and soul and the guitar is hot! Your voice is AMAZING!and I wish you all the very best with your recent endeavours!
Did you see my music video? In the end, I end up... ooops - maybe I shouldn't give it all away ha! I wouldn't want to spoil the ending ha!
Hi Shane! How's things? Just thought I'd drop in and say "G'Day". Haven't touched base for awhile. Been FLAT OUT! Imagine you have too. Nice LIVE photo! CJx
Hi Shane, Thanks for the add and the friendship. You are a very talented musician ! That Undara gig was a great experience as always. I feel it hits you more after you get home. Anyway, hope all is well with you and your family. Kindest Regards, Billy.
