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Emerging from the city best known for its musical past comes two musicians that have combined to form one of the most unique bands in Memphis, The Silent Parade. Meeting at a high school talent show, Jonathan Thomas was blown away at hearing Charlie Shaw perform. As a result, Shaw and Thomas have been playing together for two years in a couple different bands. Now, they makeup the core of The Silent Parade and have released their debut album After All the Wars, produced by Jeremiah Tucker.
Their past is one full of musical outlets and interesting avenues. Both come from musical backgrounds that have set a foundation for their love of music. Thomas had been writing and recording music in his room for years, while Shaw, the son of a Southern Baptist pastor, gained invaluable experience playing and singing in church. The combination of their styles begat the unique synthesis of sound that fully matures .. All the Wars. This honest, laid back album can be characterized as a singer/songwriter record deeply rooted in rock and Americana. It is a concept album about the condition of the human heart that culminates in the title track, After All the Wars.
Shaw and Thomas draw most of their musical influences from each other, but they are both inspired by Ryan Adams, Radiohead, Bob Dylan, Sigur Ross, and Johnny Cash. These artists seem to set the mood for the type of music The Silent Parade writes, however most fans have trouble putting a finger on exactly what, or who it is they sound like. Some say its a mix between Sigur Ross and Damien Rice, while others swear its Uncle Tupelo and Radiohead. This is the mystery behind their sound. They remind everyone of someone, but whom? The music sounds familiar, yet at the same time, its new and fresh. This is a characteristic few modern bands have. The Silent Parade is truly alone in its category, but is loved by fans of all musical backgrounds. Now with the release of the highly anticipated After All the Wars, Shaw and Thomas are ready to expose themselves to music admirers everywhere.
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Member Since: 01/10/2005
Band Website: www.thesafestboy.com
Band Members: The A Team: Jonathan Thomas and Charlie Shaw.The B Team: John Rawlison and Drew Thomas.Contributors: Derek Shipley, James Joseph, also Tony Krutcher, Andy Simpson, Tim Jones, Myla Smith, Jrew Rains.Art Director: Jonathan Depriest
Influences: Ryan Adams, Pink Floyd, Whiskeytown, Wilco, The Greatful Dead, Sigur Ros, Jeff Buckley, Ray Lamontagne, REM, Pearl Jam, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Neil Young, Sun Kil Moon, Graham Parsons, Damien Rice, Lucinda Williams, Over the Rhine, Waterdeep, The Prayer Chain, Radiohead (everybody puts Radiohead).
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Check out this event: Silent Parade CD Release Show!!!

Hosted By: The Silent Parade When: Friday Sep 19, 2008 at 9:00 PMWhere Hitonememphis, TN 38104United StatesDescription:The Silent Parade Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:29:00 GMT

SEPT. 19TH cd release party and new band

hello friends family and fans.  we are going to have a cd release show for our new album which has been released on itunes but not anywhere else.   Jonathan Depriest has put alot of tim...
Posted by on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:03:00 GMT

New Album

Hello people, I am excited to announce that our new album 'the safest boy' is done and available on Itunes.  Go buy a copy and tell your friends.   Been a long time coming.&nb...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:09:00 GMT

NEW ALBUM/ OLD ALBUM

So our new album the SAFEST BOY will be coming out who knows when. ..... the dates keep getting pushed back and as much as i try i don't have control.....there are too many people involved now......bo...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:28:00 GMT

New Album

hello everyone, Our    n   e   w b         o           ;   &n...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:36:00 GMT

what is faith again?

Hello everyone, Ohh Memphis here we are again.   You dark mother of a city.   I am watching the dirty ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />...
Posted by on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 14:23:00 GMT

Gulf Shores

We are heading through our last day of recording our new record at Curry's beach house, which is unbelievable. We are right in the bay area. Me and Charles went fishing last night and didn't catch ...
Posted by on Fri, 11 May 2007 11:55:00 GMT

Last day at Dockside

Hey everyone, We have reached our final day at Dockside Studio. I will be sad to leave here, but I am excited with all that we have accomplished. At the moment James is laying down the last couple of ...
Posted by on Tue, 08 May 2007 13:04:00 GMT

Lousiana - Day 3

I am writing you from the deep cajun country. We are in the midst of the third day tracking our new album with our good friend Curry Weber, or as I like to call him Courage Webster. So far we have cut...
Posted by on Mon, 07 May 2007 09:58:00 GMT

Lousiana (new album)

Hey guys,We are recording a new record down in Maurice, Lousiana with Curry Weber, our good friend from Ardent. This our first day of recording. Things are going well so far, but we are just gett...
Posted by on Sat, 05 May 2007 19:34:00 GMT