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Member Since: 13/06/2004
Band Website: www.shanetutmarc.com
Influences: PRESS FOR "THE YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS"

"Naive" - KEXP's Song of the Day , October 15, 2007

"If you don't own a Dolour record, this would be a good place to start, as Shane Tutmarc sounds reborn and the recording consists largely of live in-studio takes. And after this is well digested, dig out his entire back catalog. A MUST-HAVE ALBUM by a must-hear artist, end of discussion." - The Black and White Mag.com

"The latest is a monster 19 song effort of creative pop ranging from the upbeat to the moody, and there is no filler, amazing for a record this long. It's hard not to argue that he's one of the best songwriters in town." - John Richards, KEXP

"It's been over three years since the last sunshiny release from Seattle pop masters Dolour, and after hearing the The Years in the Wilderness, we know it's been worth the wait. Come welcome back the return of Seattle's best Pet Sounds-flavored pop band." - The Three Imaginary Girls
Sounds Like: "Last night I checked out the two albums soon to be released by Seattle’s Dolour; “Storm and Stress”, which seems to be a more electrified take on XTC’s “Oranges and Lemons”, and “Hell or Highwater”, which is a brilliant indie rock update on “Pet Sounds”. NOT the High Llamas in sheep’s clothing, mind you—Dolour’s music is American indie rock in its soul, and the work stands on its own." - Ken Stringfellow
Record Label: Quince Records (Japan)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

SHANE NEW ALBUM NOW @ iTUNES!!!

BUY IT NOW AT iTUNES!!!
Posted by on Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:54:00 GMT

Spring Cleaning...

Right now at shanetutmarc.com you can buy any two albums from the archives for only $15.  That includes both Mercies albums, plus all 5 Dolour releases.  And while you are there take a listen to the n...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:58:00 GMT

Stream my new album - FREE!

You can stream my new album free at shanetutmarc.com. Beautifully designed by my brother, Brandon Tutmarc, the website brings together, for the first time, my work with Dolour, The Traveling Mercies ...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:42:00 GMT

catching up with shane (me!)

hey friends - I haven't been updating this page much.  I've been pretty focused on my new project Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies.  I spent June down in the American South, traveling around Nash...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:21:00 GMT

Solo show on Friday @ Jewel Box Theatre

Solo shows for me are never just acoustic versions of Mercies or Dolour songs. I try to make them a unique performance - a chance to experiment in front of an audience, an opportunity to share a favor...
Posted by on Tue, 27 May 2008 19:03:00 GMT

new & unreleased jams

hey friends - i've posted a few new tracks up here.  First of all, the unreleased I'm Over It from the 2006 Royal We sessions.  The song is done in a very Marvin Gaye, R&B style.  O...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:21:00 GMT

KEXP Blog Q&A

I did an interview for the KEXP Blog about the future of my music, and writing for Dolour and The Traveling Mercies. Includes photos from last Friday's Tractor Tavern show. Check it out HERE!
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:15:00 GMT

Songs from Last Night

Thanks to everyone that came out last night to be a part of the last Dolour show! At last count I believe there was at least 11 Dolour alumni in attendance (including, of course, Eric Howk and Phil P...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:58:00 GMT

The Last Dolour Show

... for the foreseeable future. As I put more focus and attention to my new project The Traveling Mercies, I see less and less reason to continue pursuing Dolour (which was always just a vechicle for ...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:35:00 GMT

Year-End Polls

Vote for Dolour "The Years in the Wilderness" and/or Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies "I'm Gonna Live the Life I Sing About In My Song"KEXP's Top 90.3 of 2007andThree Imaginary Girls Best of 2007...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:28:00 GMT