Sh! started in the spring of 2006. Though, prior to everyone being in the proper place, Randy Bishop began performing under the borrowed 1937 movie title Sh! The Octopus in July 2003. The "artist" to "band" transition started late 2005 when guitarist Andy Stachowiak joined. He was followed by drummer Joel Pearson and bassist Chris Sesta in spring and summer 2006 (respectively). Sh!'s debut, The Carrot Chase was released in July of 2007.
“After several listens and a couple weeks deliberation, I laboured to the decision that this album is… Brilliant… Sh! The Octopus pretty much incorporate all the successful dimensions of American pop.”
- Duncky (Faces in the Sand)
“Sh! The Octopus shows that Detroit still has some great music coming from its weary streets. At the same time, Sh! The Octopus has appeal beyond Detroit, and they mix elements that are popular in modern indie rock. I have a feeling we might see more of this band…”
- Kevin Eagan (Blogcritics.org)
“The kind of thing that could be a good backdrop for bar-brawling fun… Dashes of harmonica, twittering keyboards, female backing vocals and a well-defined rhythm section… On the mic, (Randy) Bishop is a pop philosopher, a jaded rock warrior… as he describes the bar band’s struggle for something more.”
- Natalie B. David (Detour)
“Poppy and a bit more polished than their initial output… (Christine) Baxter’s contributions are palpable and add a needed spice.”
- Keith N. Dusenberry (Real Detroit Weekly)
“‘Flaking Friends[…]’ A charming bit of acoustic-flavored pop… ‘If You Please[…]’ Sparse and wonderfully Spoon-esque.”
- Matt Whelihan (Punknews.org)
“It would be very hard for Sh! the Octopus to live up to such a great name, but they do an admirable job on their debut album, The Carrot Chase. The Detroit band [has] some good lyrics and can unquestionably play…”
- Michael Edwards (Exclaim!)
“The 5-piece outfit from Michigan known as Sh! The Octopus have done a fine job of recording, mixing, producing and releasing their debut full-length The Carrot Chase…”
- Matt the Raven (Delusions of Adequacy)
Hey there! Music Mogul training starts Sept. 22, 6-9 pm in Troy and takes a cutting-edge look at the nuts and bolts of breaking into, and surviving in the music industry, from how to make money from publishing, to contracts, music for film/tv, networking and more. For more info, visit the DMEA profile or our official web site at www.detroitmusicauthority.com!! We hope you can make it! :)
The exciting follow up to last year's WICKED AWESOME BBQ and the official launch concert of www.SINGLEBARRELDETROIT.com this one is going to be wild!
BANDS:(in the Ballroom and the Vernors)
PRUSSIA ZOOS OF BERLIN with the official release of their new album, "Taxis" FRIENDLY FOES THE GREAT FICTION MILLIONS OF BRAZILIANS ARAN RUTH MANNA AND QUAIL CHARLENE KAYE AND HER HEROES THE SUMMER PLEDGE DALE EARNHART, JR. JR. SELF
with video by THE FACTORY and www.SINGLEBARRELDETROIT.com. The Vernors Room will feature a retrospective by design/screen printing enfants terribles,THE SILENT GIANTS .
In the PSYKE ROOM:
OBLISK CD Release Phreak out
with special guests OSCILLATING FAN CLUB FRIENDS OF DENNIS WILSON
with psykedelic visuals by ADAM PERZANOWSKI, GUS, and DAN DEMAGGIO.
THe Crofoot Patio will feature an art installation by DAN DEMAGGIO, DEREK, and CANDACE O'LEARY .
The following DJs will be ubiquitously thumping throughout the building all night!: THE SUCKER DJs (MIKEL O.D., TOM MATICH, AND DEEP CUTZ CHARLIE ) SICARI DWNTM BOY TALK HANDSOME SAM DJ DEREK DJ FARENHEIT TEMPERATURE 2040
FOOD and DRINK specials: FREE TACO BAR (vegan/vegetarian available) from 5PM-7PM on the Patio $2 homemade Sangria ALL NIGHT!!!
Hey! Here’s a free album download :) Courtney Marie Andrews "Painters Hands and a Seventh Son" http://www.last.fm/music/Courtney+Marie+Andrews/Painters+Hands+and+a+Seventh+Son
Hey Sh! The Octopus, we need your help with the “89X Im with the band” contest. Come out to the show @ TNT’S July 23rd and cast your vote for Core Effect at the door, If you can’t make it to the show then be sure to visit www.myspace.com/89ximwiththeband where you can vote once every 24 hours starting July 17th. Rock on, Core Effect
Why not come drink with us @ The Lager House tonight? It's no cover, and we will be drunk!
Stripped down acoustic type performances from:
Nick & Derek of Millions Of Brazilians // Tim & Jamie of Great Lakes Myth Society // Corey of Sugarcoats/LMCA // Marcie & Deleano of Silverghost // Brad & Scott of Arranged Marriage
Lager House • 1254 Michigan Ave • Detroit 8pm • Zero Dollars • 18+
Hello friend of AVITIA, go here for FREE exclusive AVITIA mp3's: www.reverbnation.com/avitia Then pick up the new album "Ireland Awaits" now available on Itunes. Peace
hey hey! We're playing a show in Southgate on April 10th @ The Modern Exchange. It's our last show right before we go out on tour, So come out, cheer us on, and give us a great send off :)
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