In an effort to spread their wings, the popular Shoemaker Brothers Band, in conjunction 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
James Lowe, KJAG radio host out of Salina, Kansas who highlights all types of bands, has been a fan of the Shoemaker Brothers after having Nate Shoemaker on his radio show a few weeks ago. During one segment Lowe quizzed Nate about why people should buy their latest album, Reflections, and asked him ?what is your latest album like and why should people go pick this up, it?s great music, but sell it for me My Man!? Nate?s informative reply gave compact explanation of the separation of tasks and how all those overlap through their concerts and music. Each band member plays multiple instruments, such as violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, drums, and writes their own original songs.
James Lowe intends to keep promoting Shoemaker Brothers on his radio show and push the latest news about the band through a number of his social networks. He will undoubtedly have Nate Shoemaker back on the show to talk about the fund raising campaign. Nate has shown himself highly accomplished at bringing a coherent view of what sometime can be a very complex little enterprise.
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.
Shoemaker Brothers Concert Experience 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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