Member Since: 16/09/2006
Band Website: shireenamini.com
Band Members: Shireen Amini (Vocals, Guitar, Percussion), Patrick Pearsall (Bass), Lindsey Elias (Drums), Brent Alan (Vocals, Guitar, Percussion), Scott Hersh (Keys)
Influences: Early Soul music, the Motown sound, Al Green, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, contemporary Soul music, Amos Lee, Ben Harper, Blues ladies, Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Jazz, 60s-90s pop/rock, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, TLC, Gloria Estefan, Billy Joel, the Beatles, John Mayer, Sara Bareilles, Joan Osborne, downhome Southern rock & blues, Marc Broussard, Dave Barnes, music of New Orleans, Hip-hop and hip-hop fusion, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Michael Franti, Lauryn Hill, some Country music, Dixie Chicks, some Alt rock, Iron and Wine, Gospel music and gospel fusion, Kirk Franklin, the Sisters Folk Festival scene, Susan Werner, Keith Greeninger, American folk music, all local Central Oregon singer-songwriters and musical acts, Tropical Latin music and all sounds from the Caribbean, Celia Cruz, Bob Marley, Latin rock fusion, Gustavo Santaolalla, Juanes, Carlos Vives, Ozomatli, Selena, Spanish flamenco, Gipsy Kings, West African music, music of South America, Perú Negro, Brazilian music, Middles Eastern music, beautiful melodies, beautiful thick harmonies, interesting/unique chord progressions, vocals that are soulful, raspy, fluid, deep, powerful, with wide range, earthy acoustic tones, interesting & innovative rhythms & polyrhythms, innovative recording production, lyrics that are socially conscious, moving, witty, poetic, heartfelt, truth
Sounds Like: What do you think? Let me know.
Type of Label: Unsigned