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The Yazoo Shakes: Music to Feast to



Memphis, Tennessee
United States

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Member Since5/23/2007
Band MembersClay Ayers (Key board, Guitar, Vocals)
Kate Ayers (Trumpet, Vocals)
Erik Berkes (Guitar, Vocals)
Mike Larrivee (Bass, Vocals)
Shaun West (Drums, Percussion)
Krista Wroten (Violin, Accordion, Vocals)
Jerica Burgette (Euphonium)
Alpha Newberry (banjo)
Record LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 9:00P
Benefit Concert @ Young Ave Deli!!!!!!!!!!!! Memphis, Tennessee
Jul 23 2009 10:00P
The Buccaneer w/ The Memphis Lowdown Memphis, Tennessee
Jul 24 2009 9:00P
Maxine’s Hot Springs, Arkansas
Sep 4 2009 10:00P
The Buccaneer w/ Elsinore and We Landed on the Moon Memphis, Tennessee

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The Yazoo Shakes: Music to Feast to
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yazooshakes@gmail.com

Based in Memphis, TN, The Yazoo Shakes are a family of musicians rooted in traditional Southern music and Blues and Jazz improvisation with an eye on heavy-hitting rock. As a band, they seek better understanding of music and life through the richness of their various musical sensibilities. They are lenses through which each of the others sees the world. Since 2007, The Yazoo Shakes have become a staple of Memphis music. They continually tour throughout the southern and midwest regions headlining note worthy venues such as Nashville’s Exit/In and Memphis’s own Hi Tone.

"The Shakes specialize in a gypsy-gusto sound that's propelled by minor chords and a Southern shuffle. One of the group's newer songs, "I Let My Country Down," is a sing-along battle cry, while "'H' is for Hammer" features an in-the-pocket groove that non-Memphis bands would kill for. Mixing culinary, movie, and musical metaphors, the Shakes' repertoire is the aural equivalent of the spicy ramen served up in Tampopo combined with the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink attitude of Babette's Feast. If you're a fan of Tom Waits, Captain Beefheart, the Squirrel Nut Zippers, or the Asylum Street Spankers, your ears will never go hungry again." Andria Lisle, The Memphis Flyer, June 4-10, 2009

“The Yazoo Shakes are this bizarrely Memphis mixture of Tom Waits, Nick Cave, and Dr. John. They have the dark humor, storytelling and not quite-so-perfect vocals of Cave and Waits, and the soulful mix of rock and traditional Americana music that Dr. John captures so well.” www.brainreleasevalve.com

“This is modern music. This is the sort of music where there is no composer. It’s an extension of folk music...electric folk music with as much spiritual soulful expression as possible.” Michael Donahue, The Commercial Appeal

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Mike





May 28 2009 10:44 PM

Clay eats poop.
Memphis Music Foundation





May 22 2009 5:51 PM

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Mike





May 17 2009 11:05 PM

When will the official Yazoo Shakes sticker be available? I would like to purchase several thousand of them with cash.
Pezz





May 13 2009 1:36 AM

Likewise. I liked what I saw but didn't see your whole set. Our bass player Christian was really impressed. Good times. Peace. Marvin
Following the Water





May 8 2009 6:48 PM

NEW TRACKS POSTED!!! BRAND NEW SONGS!!! HEAR what we have been doing in the studio. The rest are being tracked. Tell us what you THINK. Tell your FRIENDS. ADD a song to your profile and help spread the sounds. THANKS for the ad.
Memphis Belles





May 4 2009 6:39 PM

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The Vynals





May 2 2009 7:43 PM

Thanks for the add. We really appreciate it.
Brandon





Apr 23 2009 8:30 PM

you should do rap music!
Tex Glitter





Apr 22 2009 5:50 PM

Thanx to you!!!
LoveAlWays....
Tex Glitter
Loyal Family





Apr 8 2009 5:31 PM

LOYAL EARTH MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL : APR 16 thru APR 20 - Old Rock House, Downtown St.
Louis : Visit Loyalearth.com for tickets, full lineup, and more info!
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Apr 8 2009 2:50 AM

U Rock! Thanks for the add!!!


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peace, love & free moonpies,
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John Paul Keith & The One Four Fives





Feb 22 2009 5:32 PM

Most of you Memphis folks know and love our good buddy Don Perry, photographer extraordinaire.
Well, next Friday, 2/27, Don will be having a photo show at the Hi-Tone, and we'll be playing. I think the doors will open around 8 and you can come and check out Don's amazing pics, and even buy some of it. Don is doing really great work around town, documenting the music scene and the city of Memphis itself.

As usual, there's no opener. We'll start up around 10-ish, but get there before that so you can enjoy Don's photos without a couple of Fenders squawling in your ears.

The cover is - you guessed it - five bucks.
See ya there!

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Kirton Brothers Music





Feb 19 2009 12:21 PM

It was nice to see you guys.
Good luck to all of you in the finals of the photo competition!
southern fried yankee





Feb 17 2009 12:23 AM

I love that picture below. The song was pretty great too. I guess what I'm trying to say is I think all y'all are quite awesome.
Mike





Feb 15 2009 6:32 AM

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This may be my favorite live image ever. Iop 10 at least.
Ian





Feb 14 2009 2:50 AM

we wish we could make it tonight but alas lucas and i must work until late. there is an ardent session so a long cleanup is imminent. we shall talk soon about what to do next.
go get em tonight !!!
The Last Straw





Feb 4 2009 12:05 AM

Hey, just reminding everyone about the show on Friday night with Dova Grove at Young Ave. Deli in Memphis. It should be a damn good Rock N' Roll show, so help us spread the word, and we hope to see you there. Peace.


The Last Straw
Kirton Brothers Music





Feb 3 2009 10:22 PM

Whoa! Check out our new tunes. Thats your drummer rocking them! Oh and they were cubase too.
Sons of Roswell





Jan 15 2009 1:56 AM

John Paul Keith & The One Four Fives





Dec 7 2008 5:26 PM

Spills & Thrills - LP release show! Friday 12/12, Hi-Tone.
With DJ Buck Wilders, prizes, and special guests!

Also check out WEVL 89. 9 FM on Tuesday 12/9 at 6PM CST to hear some tracks from the new LP!

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Those Darlins





Nov 25 2008 9:30 PM

The Kickback





Oct 23 2008 7:36 PM

Remember when we threw beer cans off your roof and you almost got kicked out of you place the next day? good times;) We're in St. Louis tomorrow night, Oct. 24th. Come on up if you're in the mood for a road trip. Here's the info:

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John Paul Keith & The One Four Fives





Oct 15 2008 4:13 AM

One, two, count 'em THREE Memphis shows coming up this month:

SAT. OCT. 18 WITH JUNIOR BROWN @ HITONE
FRI. OCT. 24 ORPHEUM BENEFIT @ THE WAREHOUSE
THUR. OCT.
30 WITH LEON RUSSEL @ HITONE







Josh Roberts & The Hinges





Sep 23 2008 5:29 AM

The Yazoo Shakes freaking rule and whatnot. See y'all again soon, I hope.
-Josh
Sound Method





Sep 20 2008 6:03 PM

Paul Wandtke 2007 drum performance "Drum Solo"
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