Nate Shoemaker, one of four brothers who comprise the Shoemaker Brothers band, will be appearing with Kelli McKay on KVTA Radio in Ventura, California on her Locals Only show. McKay is a mainstay host at KVTA and focuses on many different aspects of life throughout Ventura County, which lies north of Los Angeles along the coastline and comprises Oxnard, Ventura, Port Hueneme and inland to Camarillo and Santa Paula.  Nate Shoemaker has been doing a number of radio shows around the country talking about the unique sound the Shoemaker Brothers have developed from their classical music upbringing mixed folk, rock and blues.

The segment will be aired on McKay's Local Only Show between 7:00 am and 8:00 Sunday morning, August 25.  Nate has proven a steady spokesperson with an ability to encapsulate how the band operates, where their motivations come from and the nature of their rather unique sound. Kelli McKay, well aware of the Shoemaker Brothers as they have a big following in Ventura and Los Angeles, was pleased to have one of the boys on her show.

In an effort to spread their wings, with UniGlobal Media Group, has begun a fund raising campaign through the hot new website, IndieGoGo, to finance a new album. Launched on July 29, the campaign seeks in to create a new album which reflects the bands ongoing evolution as they continue to perfect the sound that has made them popular with live crowds throughout Southern California.

Here is the link to the Shoemaker Brothers Campaign

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shoemaker-brothers-band/x/4176348?show_todos=true

Story Behind Sunshine Song and Music Video



Style and Importance of Lyrics with Nate Shoemaker



Here is the link to the Shoemaker Brothers Campaign

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shoemaker-brothers-band/x/4176348?show_todos=true



Nate Shoemaker talks about Shoemaker Brothers latest album, Reflections, and the nature of the band.



Genre of Their Music, Nate Shoemaker on James Lowe's syndicated radio show.



How the Band was Formed: Nate Shoemaker on James Lowe's syndicated radio show.



Here is a rather interesting review of a Shoemaker Brothers concert at

www.Sonicbirds.com



Not every band is capable of producing powerful music, the kind that brings old souls to tears and young ones to their feet. But the Shoemaker Brothers, four siblings from Shelton, Washington, are not only capable of producing it—it is their only product. Theirs is the kind of music that evokes emotion; many an audience has fallen in love with their passion for and their commitment to their art. Their soulful sound is founded on classical strings and cultivated by American folk but grounded in a rock 'n' roll sensibility that keeps it fresh. The Brothers' warm, homegrown vocals showcase lyrics that deal with issues that touch many American lives. In early January, they released a self-titled album before embarking upon a tour that will take them to the nation's four corners.

Consisting of Samuel on the violin, Nathanael on the cello, Daniel on the viola, and Gabriel on the violin, the Brothers grew up as four of seven children—all of whom began their musical education at a very young age. Growing up, they performed as the "Shoemaker Family Singers," along with their parents (the running joke is that their mother had aspirations of creating her own Von Trapp family). Apart from coming together for the occasional Shoemaker Family Christmas album, the Brothers largely pursued their musical endeavors independently. Nathanael wrote "Never Forget" for their oldest brother's wedding, where he performed it with Samuel accompanying on the violin. The seed had been planted. The Brothers made the decision to officially come together in their current incarnation in December 2007.

When asked to cite their influences, they often bombard their interviewer with a stream of seemingly incongruent artists. They will certainly mention their immense respect and love of classical composers, such as Bach and Chopin, but are quick to make sure that they will not be limited to just these two. Their influences run from Creedence Clearwater Revival to John Legend, from the Rolling Stones to Dave Matthews, from Ray LaMontagne to Metallica. Please don't make the mistake of trying to pigeonhole them—they simply won't stand for it. It should be mentioned that in addition to their classical instruments, most of their shows feature the Brothers' talent on the acoustic guitar, mandolin, Djembe, drum kit, and electric bass.

The Brothers went on their first tour during the summer of 2008, cruising down the Oregon Coast and through Napa Valley—playing music, making connections, and polishing their act. This past November they decided to make their music a full-time career. At the very beginning of January they released their most recent, self-titled album while simultaneously beginning their first national tour. Thus far, they have traveled along the West Coast playing gigs everywhere from Boise to Portland, from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles, and they have tour dates set in such hotspots as New York and Boston in the early Spring.

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