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Shasta
Americana / Roots Music / Folk Rock

New CD, "THE OUTSIDER" is now available!



NASHVILLE, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  11/9/2009
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   Shasta: General Info
Member Since9/13/2005
Band Websitewww.shasta-music.com
Band MembersShasta - Singer/songwriter/producer/ 6 & 12 String Guitar with Harmonica. Occasional sidemen on guitar, bass or drums etc. Direct from the artist high bit mp3's now! Click Here:
Shasta
InfluencesBob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Warren Zevon, John Hiatt, Steve Earl, Neil Young, Bruce Cockburn, & The Doors. Also inspired by Maria McKee, Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow, Jewel.
Sounds LikeBob Dylan, Jim Morrison, Warren Zevon, Steve Earl & Willie Nelson. SHASTA: THE OUTSIDER Now on CD Baby! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/Shasta1
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Record LabelMountain Thunder Music (BMI)
Type of LabelIndie


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Oct 3 2009 3:00P
Loretta Lynn Ranch Hurricane Mills, Tennessee

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PR: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Bard Shasta Re-Masters Indie Release No More Smoking!  (view more)

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   About Shasta

Musictogousa Songwriter's Network is now playing Shasta *Tune In here*Live Show Saturdays 6P.M to 11P.M EST.
Make Bert your requests online or stop into the chat room on Sat nights and request Shasta. Come check out my songs on Musictogousa.com

Shasta's "NO MORE SMOKING!"
Great Review in, "Unsigned, The Magazine"- Read here: Unsigned, The Magazine

Request it in Austin on KVRX! & WRVU Nashville!
Hear Shasta on Cracklin' Radio ....

Radio Goes Wild Plays Shasta! Check them out!

  To hear more Songs click here:

Shasta's Showcase

Press Release!

New CD, "THE OUTSIDER" Here now: THE OUTSIDER

"NO MORE SMOKING!"
"NOW ON SALE!" @ CDBABY.COM/SHASTA3 - CDBABY LINK for SHASTA:"No More Smoking!"(Remastered Bonus Edition) Sample & Buy the CD
album cover
click to order
Downloads: A&R Select ITunes Check it out!

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Genre: Americana....

Secondary Genre: Bard Rock....

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A Bard Rock singer/songwriter with a love for poetry & a stylistic blend of philosophy, history, mystery, politics & lonesome love ballads.


Biography:....

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Shasta describes the music he performs as “bard rock.” It’s a seamless fusion of straight rock, folk rock and country-fried blues. This genre-bending sound is lush and rich with melodies and texture.

Transportation ....

  The musical power toward which Shasta gravitates is music’s ability to pick the listener up and take him away to another place. “Some music can just transport me into another realm,” he says. Shasta sets out to write the kind of music he’d like to listen to and emotive potency is vital. “Music can make me cry from pure joy or total sadness, depending on the song or my mood at the time.” Music is truly a source of elevation for Shasta. On a move from New England to California he chronicled his journeys in song. There, he also became known as, “Shasta”, after a soul-searching quest upon the mountain of that same name. Spending years out west he returned east during what he refers to as emotional weather. He then released his CD, "No More Smoking!", (the title cut a hilarious rant on smoking bans) in 2006-2007.

Lift You, Shake You, Twist You ....

 
Shasta prides himself on writing music that reaches right inside the listener’s chest and grab a hold of his heart. His songs can get a (welcome) death grip on you and keep you riveted till the last tune’s over with. “I like to write songs that tend to lift you, shake you, twist you – insist that you listen (or make you do a double take),” Shasta reveals. His songs will do any combination of the above and, frequently, all of the above.

Fire....

 
Shasta draws fuel from all around for songwriting fire as he taps into ideas and thoughts that ring with familiarity but which are presented in original fashion. On the title track of his release, (“No More Smoking!”), Shasta tackled in hilarious but cutting fashion the recent slew of smoking bans around the country. “I’m inspired by life, nature, people, driving, new towns, ironic circumstances or an interesting story – whatever is happening around me or in the world at the time that makes me happy, mad, sad or sparks my interest.” Drawing his inspiration from such direction, he never fails to write songs that spark the audience’s interest, delivering sharp lyrical observations.

The Artist at Work ....

 
Shasta has shared the stage with Joe Bouchard (Blue Oyster Cult); Bouchard has performed “No More Smoking!” with him several times (it’s one of Bouchard’s favorite Shasta songs). This song was a TOP 20 FINALIST for Unisong International 11th Annual Songwriting Contest in the Specialty Novelty category. West Coast Bob Dylan Imitation Contests handed Shasta first place victory twice and the World of Poetry has awarded him both Golden Poet and Silver Poet honors. He is a BMI writer/publisher (Mountain Thunder Music).

Shasta moved to Nashville late in 2007 and now releases, "THE OUTSIDER", (Download 5 songs on player at left only .89!) which came together in, "Music City", after meeting up with Tim Shean of Herringbone Records, who got top Nashville cats ( Tim Calhoun, Shane Keister, Dave Santos, William Ellis, Larry Crew, Joe Spivy, Dave McCormic, Joe First & Jim Kirby) to create the lush open sound of this tapestry of Americana. The songs are blends of sarcasm, philosophy, mystery and lonesome love ballads. The CD brings together musicians that fit his style adding the final touches that keep you listening.
Paul van Kuik of Country Express Radio said of "No More Smoking!", that: “...the album stands like a mountain … your lyrics remind me of Dylan: rough and clear.” Australia’s 100.7 FM described Shasta’s music has having a “rootsy sound that simply oozes social conscience ... an album that epitomises modern living!"
” According to Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck, Shasta’s music is “chock full of poetic justice, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, rollicking acoustic guitar parts and, at times, some biting electric riffs provided by select guests.”
Shasta is currently working with A&R Select, a leading A&R firm in Hollywood, CA.

From “Ballad of the Bard”: “Oh, the Air Force doesn’t know a thing, the government is mute! - Maybe we’re just ruled by Reptilians in suits!” - Then from , “Hair Much Shorter Than Mine”: ”Yea, I really dug her dress, those long smooth legs showing more than less, but when she took off her hair extensions - I just got too depressed...!”
Review: ....

  “Shasta’s music bubbles over with an over abundance of genre-defying musical skill.” – A&R Select
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Discography
Album CD's - "The Outsider"  @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/Shasta1
& "No More Smoking!"  @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/shasta3
1 45 rpm single on  vinyl - Little Fugitive
1 song (Stronger Than The Storm) on Rodell Record's,"Sounds From The Undergound",
  (A Various Artist compilation CD)
1 Album CD -"Stronger than the Storm"
1 Album, "Modern Fixations" on vinyl & CD or Download!"  @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/shasta2
Also Download at http://payplay.fm/shasta2

http://www.shasta-music.com
Download "No More Smoking!" here @ITunes

   


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Patricio International

Patricio International



Nov 3 2009 5:15 AM

Shasta, Good work on the new CD it's the best yet..Patricio

Thank you for the friendship.. I want to invite ALL YOUR FRIENDS to my
NEW MUSIC PAGE I'm here in Nashville, give me a call. The studio is now open.



Please
all my music  producer, movie Television friends, Please check out
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solo by Ricky cool of the English band (the hulla bulla boys) and Peace
between us... Thanks to all my friends@ Patriciointernational.. Please friend me on my new site.
Patricio in Nashville www.myspace.com/patricionashville

Do you like birds?? Me too.. Look at the Coo Coo on this site!!

dandyone

dandyone



Oct 26 2009 5:19 PM

Shasta
Cool sounds, thx for the friendship & your comments

don't be a stranger
Jeff Moats

Jeff Moats



Oct 26 2009 12:55 AM

Dear Friends.

I am about half way done with my latest update to my page. Come take a peek and listen to the first song from my up and comming cd. Right now the release date is in December.

A new feature I have added is you can now post your favorite song from my playlist to your profile.

My theme is fall, with the songs having a since of wanderlust.
I hope that you enjoy my pictures and songs, and you will return to my page when it's completed.

I am currently recording the other five songs and putting together the final touches.

I hope you will take the time to listen, look at my pics and post a comment (please, please, please) about your favorite song from my playlist.

Have a terrific fall, and take care
Thanks,
Jeff Moats

P/S "I get by with a little help from (you) My Friends"
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PAINTERS tributo a Neil Young

PAINTERS tributo a Neil Young



Oct 12 2009 6:54 PM

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Christian Lamitschka, Journalist for Country Music

Christian Lamitschka



Oct 4 2009 10:05 PM

Today I would like to let you know about two print magazines in Germany I'm writing for.

"Living Line Dance", reporting about line dance and country music, and "Folk Magazine", reporting about folk and country music. The magazines are high respected in Europe. They offer you a good chance to publicize yourself in Europe and Germany.

For more information, please contact me at MySpace or send email to Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de with the headline "Advertise at Living Line Dance and Folk Magazine".

Warm regards

Christian

Editor & Journalist for Country Music
Christian Lamitschka
An der Pfingstweide 28
61118 Bad Vilbel
Germany
Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de
Phone +49 6101 544613
Mobil +49 171 6903352
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Laurie Ann

Laurie Ann



Sep 11 2009 5:40 PM

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Des ♥



Sep 11 2009 4:38 AM



SPY NATION OFFICIAL MYSPACE

SPY NATION OFFICIAL MYSPACE



Sep 8 2009 6:11 AM

Hey friend remember us we would like to think you because wit out you we couldn't of gotten so far, we started this account 3years ago and we never would expect to go so far wit the band

1 000 000 play on youtube & myspace

50 000 friend

myspace top 20 Canadian band

and now our first deal
Soul Kiss Entertainment Inc/Universal Music Group
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when you look at peoples comments you know this band will have huge follow up



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Sep 3 2009 10:04 PM

*Brooklyn's Mama Is Sent From Heaven!*

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Aug 24 2009 5:51 AM

Hey there uncle shasta, visited dad today for his birthday bbq an he showed me your new cd heard it today an loved it, glad to hear your doin really good an gettin your songs out there, really liked number 11 the one about grandma it made me cry but its a perfect song for her dad is gonna make me a copy. Hope all is well. Love an miss you lots
PAINTERS tributo a Neil Young

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Aug 22 2009 5:29 PM

Ciao!
c'è qualche nuovo brano acustico
dell'estate nella nuova playlist LIVE

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi!
there's a new LIVE playlist with
some acoustic summer tunes
Jeff Moats

Jeff Moats



Aug 11 2009 10:44 PM

Dear Friend
I haven't heard from you in a while.
I invite you to stop by the site and take a look around. I've added pictures of our Grand Canyon Shows.Drop by and leave a comment!
Jeff
AlexaRae -

AlexaRae -



Jul 7 2009 7:49 PM

tHANKS so much Shasta!!  Hope this comment finds you well.  Take care and GOD bless,  AlexaRae
Christian Lamitschka, Journalist for Country Music

Christian Lamitschka



Jul 4 2009 6:27 AM

CountryHome Forum, http://groups.myspace.com/CountryHomeMagazine , is one of the biggest Forum for country music in Europe and part of CountryHome, www.countryhome.de , Germany's Premier Online Country Music Magazine.

CountryHome Forum have more than 5,000 members. Each news you submit to CountryHome Forum will released to my weekly Newsletter with more than 50,000 readers.

Please submit your artist news and events to CountryHome Forum to help your artists to get well known better in Europe. If you do not have the time to submit your artist news and events by yourself, please send it me to: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de and I will submit them by myself to CountryHome Forum.

I know that many artists from North America don't have their music videos uploaded to German video websites. The most popular websites are MyVideo.de and ClipFish.de. That means your European audience does not have the chance to find them.

I understand that most of you don't speak German and are not able to upload videos because of the language barrier. If you would like me to upload your videos to the German video websites, please let me know.

Thanks

Christian

Editor & Journalist for Country Music
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An der Pfingstweide 28
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Nikki

Nikki



Jul 4 2009 4:14 AM

The Molas

The Molas



Jul 1 2009 2:25 AM

Pleasure to make your acquaintance. Thanks for checking out our videos and songs.
Samantha Paige

Samantha Paige



Jun 24 2009 4:46 AM

Hey, thanks a lot! I'm happy you found me! The festival was great, don't you think? :)

Samantha
Michelle and Melinda

Michelle and Melinda



Jun 22 2009 5:25 AM

Thanks for the request!
Emmett Grayson

Emmett Grayson



Jun 22 2009 3:15 AM

Yeah, man.  Thanks for the add.  I didn't get to catch your set at the SongFest, but that seems to be when we're all running in different directions.  The ladies in from out of town are also a bit of a distracting factor in all that, too, right?
Daniel George

Daniel George



Jun 22 2009 12:06 AM

Great weekend indeed. Thanks for the add!
The American Mood™ The Mob

The American Mood™      The Mob



Jun 17 2009 2:40 PM

♫ ♫ ♪ ♬ ¤ Thanks for adding us as a friend ¤ ♫ ♪ ♬ ♫

Stop by our page anytime, we appreciate the company.

Don't forget to help yourself to some free downloads & enjoy our music

Keep those cards & letters coming in.

La vita è breve, rendere esso divertente,
Ciao for now,
The American Mood
'The Mob'
BJ OMalley

BJ OMalley



Jun 12 2009 5:15 AM

the Five Spot 6/14
James Gale

James Gale



Jun 9 2009 1:28 PM

Hi Shasta - haven't had a listen for far too long, in fact all the tracks on the spaceplayer are new to me! Jolly good too!!! Wish I had your way with words...
Hope things are good for you :)
cheers, James

JG at Soul Food Café, Brest, Bretagne, France
BJ OMalley

BJ OMalley



Jun 3 2009 4:38 AM

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