From Shame Club:
First the bad news:
Eric Eyster is leaving bass and backup vocal duties in Shame Club, after a seven year stint as the only bass player that has mattered in the band, having taken on responsibilities such as backup vocalist, arrangement genius, manager, booker, and GPS provider, he is taking a step down for personal reasons.
He still loves the guys and all things Shame Club, now passing the torch to another, in order to take on a new role as "number one fan.”
Any interested parties in taking over on bass duties should inquire about it, we are looking to try people out late January, holler at us if you think you got what it takes... ability to tour is a must.
Now some good news:
Catch Eric and the Shame Club lineup you know and love for one last throwdown and bring in 2009 with us at The Bluebird this Wednesday night, January 31.
The artists to perform are:
Heroes of the Kingdom
The Dirty 30s
Lions of Hazelwood
Shame Club (at the stroke of Midnight to ring in 2009)
Hope to see everyone there, have a Happy One regardless.
- Shame Club
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Saturday, January 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Album Of The Day-Shame Club-"Come On" (2008)
The Album Of The Day is "Come On" by Shame Club.
Review:
Let's face it: most 70s-inspired rock bands reek of nostalgia. That's not to say they don't have moments of inspiration, but usually your average long-haired, blue-jeaned, Les Pauls 'n' Marshall stacks-wielding gang of roughnecks is content to ply their trade by pretending punk and Ronald Reagan never happened. Not so Shame Club. On Come On, the St. Louis quartet draws from the usual sources � Aerosmith, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top, the dozens of one-album wonders from the early 70s. But they make it all sound fresh, as if they're inventing the vocabulary of Me-Decade hard rock before your very ears. I give credit not only to the band's firm command of the idiom, spot-on vocal harmonies and Jon Lumley's soulful keen, but to the uniformly strong songwriting. Lumley and crew aren't just hammering a basic riff to unimaginative 4/4 pounding, but penning real tunes with strong melodies, intelligent (and often casually funny) lyrics and real conviction. Gems like "Don't Feel Like Making Love," "Can You Feel It," "I Just Want You to Be Free" and "I Ain't Surprised" bear the marks of hard work in the craftsmanship department, even as they keep the loose spirit and passionate rock & roll flame burning bright. Come On is good shit. (Michael Toland, Sonicruin.com)
Track Listing:
01. Transamerica
02. I Just Want You To Be Free
03. How Far
04. Don't Feel Like Making Love
05. Light Shines
06. Can You Feel It
07. Alicia Circles
08. Jonestown
09. Chasm
10. Sweet Mercy's Gate
11. I Ain't Surprised
12. Lurch
Listen
MySpace
Official Website
Buy From Amazon.com
Review:
Let's face it: most 70s-inspired rock bands reek of nostalgia. That's not to say they don't have moments of inspiration, but usually your average long-haired, blue-jeaned, Les Pauls 'n' Marshall stacks-wielding gang of roughnecks is content to ply their trade by pretending punk and Ronald Reagan never happened. Not so Shame Club. On Come On, the St. Louis quartet draws from the usual sources � Aerosmith, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top, the dozens of one-album wonders from the early 70s. But they make it all sound fresh, as if they're inventing the vocabulary of Me-Decade hard rock before your very ears. I give credit not only to the band's firm command of the idiom, spot-on vocal harmonies and Jon Lumley's soulful keen, but to the uniformly strong songwriting. Lumley and crew aren't just hammering a basic riff to unimaginative 4/4 pounding, but penning real tunes with strong melodies, intelligent (and often casually funny) lyrics and real conviction. Gems like "Don't Feel Like Making Love," "Can You Feel It," "I Just Want You to Be Free" and "I Ain't Surprised" bear the marks of hard work in the craftsmanship department, even as they keep the loose spirit and passionate rock & roll flame burning bright. Come On is good shit. (Michael Toland, Sonicruin.com)
Track Listing:
01. Transamerica
02. I Just Want You To Be Free
03. How Far
04. Don't Feel Like Making Love
05. Light Shines
06. Can You Feel It
07. Alicia Circles
08. Jonestown
09. Chasm
10. Sweet Mercy's Gate
11. I Ain't Surprised
12. Lurch
Listen
MySpace
Official Website
Buy From Amazon.com
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Update From Small Stone Records
From Small Stone Records:
Yep, ever year we go through this, a week of 80 and 90 degree temps in Austin and then bam... right back to winter in the Motor City. One of these days we might finally get use to it. Anyway, we like to say a special thanks to the Room 710, Craig at SXSW, and all of our bands who traveled a long way and put on a great show. A good time was head by all. We got to see some old friends, and make some new ones. We would also like to say an extra thanks to Rick from Sasquatch for doing double drum duty fiiling in with Iota. Rick, you really saved the day on that one. Thanks!
The new Shame Club CD, Come On, just showed up via our lovely UPS carrier. All that really needs to be said about the Shame Club is this, the band rules, the CD rules, buy it now. You will be humming the album for years to come in your automobile. The Shame Club will also be embarking on an East Coast tour in a few weeks as well. You really do not want to miss them. If you need more proof, you can check out the Shame Club on our jukebox. Their song "Jonestown" was added to it earlier today.
MySpace
Iota’s new album, Tales, is days away from heading to the plant. The artwork is done, and we are just waiting for the final master from Mr. Gooseman. If you are a fan of the heavy and trippy, with some old school 70’s blues rock tossed in for good measure, then you are going to want to add Tales to your collection post haste.
MySpace
Five Horse Johnson is gearing up to record their sixth full length late this spring. The band has been busy working on new material, and their yet to be titled release will be the first one recorded as a five piece. We have had the privilege of hearing a few of the new tunes at their rehearsal and they are very much in the realm of Foghat, Mountain, and Led Zeppelin. The FHJ band are hoping to have there new one ready to go for the fall and a European Tour is currently being planned.
MySpace
Boston`s Hackman recently went down to NYC to record their second album with the legendary Andrew Schneider (Scissorfight, Throttlerod, Unsane). The band will be returned to the Big Apple on May 13 to play their first show there, at the Trash Bar.
MySpace
Finally, Please welcome Whitey Morgan and the 78’s to the Small Stone family. We were so tickled by their version of "Running with the Devil", that we went back and checked out their original material... and guess what, we got hooked. So, there is a first time for everything, Small Stone is entering the world of Outlaw Country and Whitey and his band will be hitting Rustbelt Studios next week to begin recording their new album. If you are a fan of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Steve Earle, then you are going to really dig these guys. If you only like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, you might want to skip this one.
MySpace
SmallStone.com
Yep, ever year we go through this, a week of 80 and 90 degree temps in Austin and then bam... right back to winter in the Motor City. One of these days we might finally get use to it. Anyway, we like to say a special thanks to the Room 710, Craig at SXSW, and all of our bands who traveled a long way and put on a great show. A good time was head by all. We got to see some old friends, and make some new ones. We would also like to say an extra thanks to Rick from Sasquatch for doing double drum duty fiiling in with Iota. Rick, you really saved the day on that one. Thanks!
The new Shame Club CD, Come On, just showed up via our lovely UPS carrier. All that really needs to be said about the Shame Club is this, the band rules, the CD rules, buy it now. You will be humming the album for years to come in your automobile. The Shame Club will also be embarking on an East Coast tour in a few weeks as well. You really do not want to miss them. If you need more proof, you can check out the Shame Club on our jukebox. Their song "Jonestown" was added to it earlier today.
MySpace
Iota’s new album, Tales, is days away from heading to the plant. The artwork is done, and we are just waiting for the final master from Mr. Gooseman. If you are a fan of the heavy and trippy, with some old school 70’s blues rock tossed in for good measure, then you are going to want to add Tales to your collection post haste.
MySpace
Five Horse Johnson is gearing up to record their sixth full length late this spring. The band has been busy working on new material, and their yet to be titled release will be the first one recorded as a five piece. We have had the privilege of hearing a few of the new tunes at their rehearsal and they are very much in the realm of Foghat, Mountain, and Led Zeppelin. The FHJ band are hoping to have there new one ready to go for the fall and a European Tour is currently being planned.
MySpace
Boston`s Hackman recently went down to NYC to record their second album with the legendary Andrew Schneider (Scissorfight, Throttlerod, Unsane). The band will be returned to the Big Apple on May 13 to play their first show there, at the Trash Bar.
MySpace
Finally, Please welcome Whitey Morgan and the 78’s to the Small Stone family. We were so tickled by their version of "Running with the Devil", that we went back and checked out their original material... and guess what, we got hooked. So, there is a first time for everything, Small Stone is entering the world of Outlaw Country and Whitey and his band will be hitting Rustbelt Studios next week to begin recording their new album. If you are a fan of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Steve Earle, then you are going to really dig these guys. If you only like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, you might want to skip this one.
MySpace
SmallStone.com
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