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Shane Keister

About Me


Shane was born in Huntington, West Virginia and grew up in the small Southern Ohio town of Portsmouth. He began playing the piano at the age of three. As a child and teenager, he studied piano under Dorothy Knost. In Jr. High School, he studied percussion and jazz under Ralph Harrison. In High School, Shane was accompanist for the Portsmouth High School Senior Choir and accompanied various other similar vocal music ensembles under the direction of Charles P. Varney. He was a contemporary and fellow music student with Kathleen Battle, although he was a few years younger than Ms Battle. Already a technically skilled classical pianist, as early as Jr. High School, he began playing with local rock and roll bands and performing in clubs and local venues.
During that time, Shane and one of the bands he played with ("The Foam") played a Catholic Adults for Youth (CAY) dance complete with an organ through a Leslie Tone Cabinet. This was one of the first times a Leslie was seen in the Portsmouth area other than with road bands, making Shane one of the first local keyboardists to use this specialized organ speaker system. The bands Shane played in were quite popular and were very busy in the local rock scene. He moved back to Huntington, West Virginia in his senior year of high school where he continued his piano studies with Mary Shepp Mann. He attended Marshall University his freshman year and transferred his college studies to North Texas State University for one more year.
Shane moved to Nashville in 1972 and quickly established himself as a very capable and well-rounded studio musician. His career flourished and in the late 80’s, he composed and produced the musical scores for Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam and Ernest Goes to Camp. At the request of the late Ahmet Ertegün, Shane moved to New York in 1989 to work for him as a staff producer/arranger at Atlantic Records.
Shane worked extensively with Ahmet until 2000 when he decided to again pursue his career independently. He continues to do studio work today, as a pianist/synthesist and as a producer/arranger. He owns an extensive list of vintage synthesizers, including a Fairlight 2x, a Synclavier, a Wave PPG 2.3, a Memory Moog, and an Oberheim Matrix 12 among many others. His work on records is extensive and constantly expanding.
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I'm so thankful and blessed. I love my work! I believe that one of a person's greatest blessings is to earn a living doing something enjoyable.
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All compositions by Shane Keister are protected by US Copyright Law. Any unauthorized use in any form is prohibited and punishable by law.

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Music:

Member Since: 28/12/2007
Band Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Keister
Band Members: I’VE HAD THE BLESSINGS AND HONOR TO RECORD WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTISTS:Abra Moore, Alabama, Albert Lee, Alan Jackson, Alex Harvey, Allan Rich, Alvarado, Amy Grant, Ana Laura, Anastacia, Andrus Blackwood, Andy Williams, Anita Baker, Anjie Carpenter, Anne Murray, Arthur Alexander, Ashley Page, Barbara Mandrell, Baillie and the Boys, Barney, Bebo Norman, Big Jim Lawrence, Bill Gaither, Bill LaBounty, Bill Medley, Billy Burnette, Billy Eckstein, Billy Joe Walker, Billy Joel, Billy Lee Riley, Billy Mann, Billy Ray Cyrus, Billy Swan, BJ Thomas, Bobby Bare, Bobby Caldwell, Bobby David, Bob Carlisle, Bonnie Bramlett, Boyd Williams, Brewer and Shipley, Brown Bannister, Bruce Carroll, Buddy Spicher, Buzz Cason, BW Stevenson, Carman, Carol Chase, Carly Simon, Cece Winans, Celine Dion, Charlie Daniels, Charley Pride, Charlie Rich, Chet Atkins, Chris Botti, City Streets, Clay Walker, Clint Black, Con Hunley, Connie Smith, Conway Twitty, Crystal Gayle, Dale Smith, Dallas Holmes, Dan Seals, Dan Fogelberg, Danny O'Keefe, Dave Loggins, David Allen Coe, David Frizzell, David Meece, Debbie Boone, Deborah Allen, Delbert McClinton, Dennis Linde, Devonsquare, Diane Schuur, Dion, Dobie Gray, Dolly Parton, Don Francisco, Don Williams, Donovan, Donna Fargo, Dottie West, Doug Kershaw, Downs and Price, Dr Hook, Earl Scruggs, Ed Bruce, Eddie Rabbit, Edwin Hubbard, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, England Dan and John Ford Coley, Fallenrock, Five For Fighting, Florida Boys, Foghat, Gail Davies, Gary Burr, Gary Chapman, Gary Paxton, Gene Cotton, George Benson, George Burns, George Jones, Georgette Jones, Glen Campbell, Grady Martin, Guy Clark, Hank Williams Jr, Harper Simon, Helen Reddy, Hotel, Ian Matthews, James Galway, Jan Howard, Janie Fricke, Jay Patton, Jerico Harp, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jerry Reed, Jesse Winchester, Jim Hall, Jim Horn, Jim Varney, Jimmy Buffett, Jimmy Hall, Joe Cocker, Joe Ely, Joe Nichols, John Hartford, John Hiatt, John Prine, John Reid, John Stewart, Johnny Cash, Johnny Duncan, Johnny Gimbel, Johnny Paycheck, Johnny Rivers, Johnny Van Zandt, Joy Williams, Judy Collins, Judy Rodman, Julie Reeves, Kathy Troccoli, Kenny Rogers, Kevin Bacon, Kim Carnes, Kim Hill, Kris Kristofferson, Larry Gatlin, Lee Clayton, Lenny Breau, Leslie Mills, Linda Hargrove, Lionel Richie, Little Jimmy Dickens, Little Milton, Livingston Taylor, Lloyd Green, Loretta Lynn, Lou Gramm, Lou Rawls>, Lynn Anderson, Mac Davis, Maia Amada, Mandy Moore, Marcos Witt, Marcus Joseph, Margaret Becker, Marilyn McCoo, Mark Schultz, Marshall Chapman, Marty Robbins, Marty Stuart, Mary Ann Kennedy, Matthews Taylor and Johnson, Mel Tillis, Melanie, Melba Moore, Melissa Marquais, Merle Kilgore, Michael Bacon, Michael Card, Michael English, Michael Johnson, Michael Nesmith, Michael Smotherman, Michael W. Smith, Michelle Wright, Mickey Newbury, Miri Benari, Mo Bandy, Nathan DeGisare, Nathen Maxwell, Nick Kamen, Nino Tempo, Noel Paul Stookey, Olivia Newton John, Out of the Grey, Pam Rose, Pam Tillis, Pat Boone, Paul Davis, Paul McCartney, Paul Overstreet, Paul Thorson, Paul Rodgers, Peabo Bryson, Percy Sledge, Pete Drake, Peter Moon, Point of Grace, Pound, Pousette-Dart Band, Randy Travis, Ray Sawyer, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Reba McEntire, Ricky Scaggs, Rita Coolidge, Roanoke, Robert Byrne, Robert James Walker, Robert Matarazzo, Roberta Flack, Rockin' Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters, Rodney Crowell, Roger Miller, Ronnie Milsap, Ronnie Rogers, Rosanne Cash, Rosie O'Donnell, Rusty Goodman, Rusty Weir, Sandi Patti, Sandy Posey, Sawyer Brown, Scott Stapp, Sharalee Lucas, Sheena Easton, Shirley Ceasar, Silver Spurz Orchestra, Sir Robert Charles, Skeeter Davis, Sonny Curtis, Speer Family, Steve Cropper, Steve Diamond, Steve Green, Steven Seagal, Steve Wariner, Steven Curtis Chapman, Steven Davis, Steven Santoro, Susan Ashton, Susie Luchsinger, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Sylvia, Tammy Wynette, Tanya Tucker, Taylor Dayne, Tammy Faye Baker, The Cruise Family, The Derailers, The Emotions, The Forester Sisters, The Girls Next Door, The Happy Goodman Family, The Imperials, The Judds, The Mandrell Sisters, The Metros, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Players, The Staple Singers, The Statler Brothers, Thom Schuyler, Tom Devoursney, Tom Jones, Tom Kimmel, Tony Joe White, Turley Richards, Twila Paris, Ullanda Innocent, Uranium 235, Vassar Clements, Verne Gosdin, Vickie Carrico, Vince Gill, Wayne Berry, Waylon Payne, Willie Nelson, (continuing)If I've missed you on my list, PLEASE let me know......thanks!
Influences: Tchaikovsky to Frank Zappa to Willie Nelson
Sounds Like: Whatever it's supposed to sound like....
Record Label: Surely you jest.....
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Albert Lee, a registered fretophile, incarcerated

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Posted by on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT

I am SO blessed!!

Wow! I'm looking back at the last few weeks and realizing how much God is blessing my Life! Lots of hard work but LOTS of wonderful music! Everything from being part of kewl records, opportunities for...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:17:00 GMT

She

She inspires me.She motivates me.She encourages me.She listens to me.She leaves me breathless.She captivates me and occupies most of my thoughts.She loves and serves the same God that I do.She is extr...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:44:00 GMT

Wisdom in small doses...

Great thoughts I've recently been given:1) "People who really want something find a way...people who don't find an excuse"2) "Go where you're celebrated...not where you're tolerated!"3) 6 aspects of a...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:34:00 GMT

The Tongue

Death and life are in the power of the tongue...the tongue can be your worst enemy!Your words, your dreams, and your thoughts have power to create conditions in your life.If you keep saying you can't ...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:12:00 GMT

Harrah the Dog

I am so fortunate to have a nephew who is serving his country. Michael graduated on Thursday from the Army and will soon be overseas. I am SO proud of him! In just a few months, I've seen him change f...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:53:00 GMT

Truth

I believe that Truth is an absolute. Something either is or is not the Truth. Yes, Truth can be an individual concept (i.e. your Truth may not be my Truth) but when thoughts and/or communication betwe...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:23:00 GMT

Inspirational concepts

"Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." -T.S. Eliot"Without wisdom, imagination is a cruel taskmaster." William P. Young"Happiness is a perfume which you cannot...
Posted by on Thu, 08 May 2008 18:22:00 GMT

When partners disagree...

IF I AM WISE WHEN WE DISAGREE:1) I will not antagonize your anger.2) I will remain in a peaceful and controlled state of mind.3) I will avoid unnecessary arguing....any fool can start and/or continue ...
Posted by on Tue, 06 May 2008 15:13:00 GMT

Yeah! I did it!! I hope this helps those that are heartbroken...

Yesterday I completed a 26 week task that started back in August '07. I'm so humbly proud of myself (yes, that's a dichotomy) because of the pain and hurt I had to deal with to finish my task. Thanks ...
Posted by on Sun, 04 May 2008 15:16:00 GMT