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Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band
Acoustic / Neo-soul / Ambient



TAMPA, Florida
United States

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Member Since7/22/2006
Band Websitewww.skhughes.com
Band MembersSheila Kirsten Hughes:
Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Piano, Cello, Violin

Chris Hughes:
Bass, Percussion, Sequences, Sound Engineering

Alex Wolfe Parnes:
Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Keys, Backing Vocs
Influenceslife...
...trees...
leaves...
...sunsets...
the wind...
...autumn...
you...
...me...
perseverance...
...unconditional love...
compassion...
...forgiveness...
achieving the "impossible"...
...social injustice...
suffering...
...those who came before...
people who use their power for good...


Some of our favorites artists are:
Sting
U2
Peter Gabriel
India.Arie
Adam Duritz (Counting Crows)
Damien Rice
Ella Fitzgerald
ColdPlay
KT Tunstall
Nat King Cole
Jennifer Knapp
Seal
Pat Benatar
Green Day
Dave Matthews Band
Eminem (the empowering stuff like "Lose Yourself")
Enigma
Nickel Creek
Primus
Pink Floyd
Stevie Wonder
Ani DiFranco
Journey
Don Henley
Aerosmith
John Mayer (Ok, so Sheila likes John Mayer)
Eddie Izzard (British stand-up comedian)
Lee Tyler Post
Chucky Luv
Shane Barnard
Jillian Speer
…and so, so many more.

Some all-time favorite albums:
August and Everything After - Counting Crows
The Joshua Tree - U2
A Rush of Blood to the Head - ColdPlay
So and Up - Peter Gabriel
O - Damien Rice


Sounds Like“…beautiful, raw emotion in audio form…"
-Cindy Lucas, WBSP
Record LabelNubzilla Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band
Inspired by the courage with which people maintain the struggle against overwhelming odds, the Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band delivers emotional tales of triumph and adversity—some haunting, some surreal, other based on real-life issues. Their captivating live performance has been described as “beautiful, raw emotion in audio form.” (-Cindy Lucas, WBSP Radio) The band was a Semifinalist in the 2007 Independent Music World Series, received an “Honorable Mention” in the 2007 Singer/Songwriter Awards, an international songwriting contest based out of London, England, and was recently selected for the 2008-2010 Florida State Touring Roster.


Please visit our YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/skhughesband


"Fly" (original song)
There's so much negativity and gloom and doom out there in the media right now that it seemed like a good time to put "Fly" up here. Remember, this too shall pass. Things will not always be this way.



"Forever We Shall Be" (original song)
I like to write celtic-style songs from time to time. This is an original called "Forever We Shall Be."



"Jenny's Song (The Best In Me)" (original song)
A young woman struggling with an eating disorder asked me if I would consider writing a song about it. Jenny, this is for you...



"Behind My Eyes" (original song)
This is a song that Sting wrote for me. Keep watching after the song is over to find out how that came to be.



"Scarborough Fair" (celtic style)
I came across this arrangement of "Scarborough Fair" by a band called Gypsy Soul a while back and thought it was breathtaking, so I had to learn it.



How to play "Scarborough Fair" (celtic style)
I got a lot of requests for a tutorial on how to play the celtic version of "Scarborough Fair" that I put on YouTube.



"Ghost Story" (original song)



"First Flight" (original song)



"A Peaceful Solution" by Willie Nelson
folks from Willie Nelson's PRI site got in touch with us and asked if we'd consider covering "A Peaceful Solution." Of course! So we changed it up a little to make it our own version, plus made this killer vid with our good friends James Geiger and Wesley Greene.



"Different People" Official Music Video (original song)
In this gripping music video for the original song "Different People," the Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band has teamed up with JWG Productions (James Geiger and Wesley Greene) to shine the light on society's forgotten, misunderstood, and unwanted.



"Too-ra-loo-ra-li" (original song)
I've gotten some requests to do a lullaby. Here is an original called "Tooa-ra-loo-ra-li." It's inspired by the way we grow up too fast in this world and forget the pure joy and beauty of being a child. Some have confused this song with the traditional Irish lullaby "Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral," but it's different musically or lyrically.



"The War" (original song)
This is a song I wrote about my brother being sent off to war.



Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band live on Studio 10 in January, 2008:
Sheila & Chris on Studio 10


Reviews

"...what can only be described as pure genius...took our collective breaths away...absolutely phenomenal..."
Tre Amici @ Ybor Bunker

"...I've had the pleasure of seeing Sheila perform live in an acoustic format and it was, simply put, beautiful, raw emotion in audio form..."
-Cindy Lucas, WBSP Internet Radio




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Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band's Friends Comments
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Kathy Danielson (Kappa)





Jul 5 2009 3:12 AM

Hey....:))

I don't know why I didn't think to look you up on myspace....YOU MAKE SOME FANTASTIC MUSIC ....:))

Kappa
Bob "Stormcrow" Sanders





Jul 2 2009 1:23 PM

Thanks for the add. I've got to get over to Tampa soon.
Peace,
da' Crow
Ruby Jane





Jun 18 2009 1:34 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
Ruby Jane
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Jun 18 2009 1:33 AM

Hiya Sheila!
Just wanted to let you know that my new album "Letting Go" is now released.
God Bless,
Tim.
Daniel Mark Faller





Jun 17 2009 3:25 PM

greetings from Idaho....thanks for the friendship....daniel
sascha ceesay scharnowski





Jun 15 2009 12:36 PM

Hi Sheila
Wow...Your music is so beautyfull...I really enjoyed listening.Love your voice as well as playing.
Well thanx for the add and hope that more people gonna find you.
Scott Zimmerman





Jun 13 2009 8:54 PM

Hey Sheila!!
Yes, I agree with ya. I wish we were frying chicken and making baked beans, getting ready for a picnic together! A real, down-home family reunion! Sounds freakin good, doesn't it? Haha...
Getting ready to move, well getting close to closing on a new home in town, near the college. I hate the moving part, but oh well.
I was looking at an older home with 3200 sq ft, right across the street from a mortuary, but then I thought, great, now they'll be keeping an eye on me, with baited breath, lol! No, this other place has everything we need, and in a very nice neighborhood. Key word...SAFE
I love your youtube channel, just been watching this afternoon, and I'm so enjoying them.
You are sounding so damned fine, my friend. I'm not surprized how good these are, you work your little buns off!
I'm still an instrument whore. Latest find is a Gretsch powerjet firebird with TV Jones pickups, a bigsby, and sperzel locking tuners. I'm still getting used to its quirkiness, but am loving the mojo I feel with it.
I want to wrestle with Nubzilla!
Mucho love to you and Chris and the doggies!
Johnny Roth





May 29 2009 10:43 PM

Thanks for the kind words Sheila. You have a beautiful voice and great songwriting.

Wishing you much success with your music.

Johnny
Geri X.





May 26 2009 8:46 AM

Thx So Much!
We're Glad you had Fun.
Hope to see you again Soon!

♥Geri,Greg and Matt
BARBARA WILKINSON- SONGWRITER





May 22 2009 9:30 AM

Have a great Weekend!! Stop by and listen to "BITTERWEEDS" and"9 LIES OUT OF 10" too!!

Thanks for the friendship

Barbara

http://www.soundclick.com/barbarawilkinson
James Breedwell





May 21 2009 7:53 PM

LOVE WHAT YOU DO
JUST WANT TO SAY HI
TO YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS
COME ON OUT!

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May 21 2009 2:54 PM

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May 15 2009 8:08 PM

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Mike Worrall





May 15 2009 7:50 PM

Sheila,

Thanks for the kind words. It was great to see you guys again, and I hope we get to share a stage again soon.

Best,

Mike
Steve Vaclavik





May 15 2009 7:15 PM

Hey you guys were great as always....sorry we split before the last song. It's always a pleasure to hear Madison Street especially with added guitar. No problem on the plaque. Thanks for getting some dough to Leigh.

Steve
Shane Meade & the Sound





May 15 2009 5:04 PM

Sheila,

hey young lady....you beat me to it! I have always wanted the chance to see you live, and last night's show @ Tre Amici made it all possible.

"Madison Street" gave me chills from the get-go, and I only hope that I have the pleasure once again to share the stage with you down the road.

So tasteful, delightful, and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your gift with all of us.

Success,
Shane

SMS~
Leigh Humes





May 15 2009 2:34 PM

My lovely Sheila, every time I hear you perform, the sound just gets BETTER, and BETTER! You are an amazingly talented singer/songwriter - performer and your songs are just incredible!!!! Great show last night and we do need to
get together really soon. I can't believe that I didn't ever see you a little on "Mothers Day"! LOL

Leigh
Satellite Kill





May 15 2009 1:53 PM

The pleasure was all mine, you guys were great last night. A fantanstic addition to a fantastic show! Thanks again!
The Human Condition





May 15 2009 1:04 PM

Hey Sheila, the feeling is mutual. It was good to see and hear you guys again. We should work on a show together somewhere in the near future.

Have a great weekend!
Dean
Satellite Kill





May 14 2009 8:07 PM

I'm going to try to see you play tonight!
Armenian Jazz Band





Apr 25 2009 8:37 PM

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Stacy





Apr 24 2009 1:20 PM

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Keith Poulos





Apr 19 2009 5:37 PM

Thank you! Ive worked really hard at it, so Im glad its payed off!!


Keith
ZEPHYR





Apr 3 2009 8:29 PM

Hi, don't worry, at least you take time to answer :) do you come to play in france sometimes? have a nice day,see you. <br />
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