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Shadyside Allstars

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About Me


Formed in February 2003, the Shadyside Allstars have persistently risen above the stale expectations of music lovers as they offer an inimitable approach to live performance. Their songwriting sensibilities merge melody, technicality and an infectious atmosphere inciting citizens to stand up and take notice. Charles Tidd of the IUPUI Sagamore agrees stating, "The sound is full of rich, warm guitar tones that favor the Allman Brothers and Santana; the three-piece rhythm section drives a thick groove that is tight and relentless." The Allstars shed the myth that inflections captured in the studio need be performed note for note, night after night.
Shadyside employs this proficiency capturing the audiences attention through solid structure and vibrant improvisation. Known for well-rehearsed stage performances, the Allstars simultaneously astonish crowds with unpredicted melodies, harmonies and rhythm-based jams. Kristen Leep of Indianapolis Music.Net writes, "They are a talented, feel-good band that write strong songs, improvise well, but always a have a focus." This funky, jam band momentum sparks rapport with multitudes of enthusiastic, energetic listeners. As spontaneous melodies soar over rooted grooves, the Allstars purpose prevails: a fan base grows.
As attested by Sonicbids.com's Top Ten Most Booked Bands, the Allstars are currently working to promote themselves throughout the Midwest. Whether participating in conferences, charity events or festivals, Shadyside remains diligent in disseminating its merchandise of good times and great music. Please visit our website for more information including performance dates and audio downloads. Feel free to sign up as a member of our forum for discussing all things Shadyside as well as joining our street team.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/24/2004
Band Website: shadysideallstars.com
Band Members: Aaron Manka - vocals, lead guitar
Blair Ping - bass
Will Spice - keys, vocals
Chris Moore - drums, vocals

Influences: moe., 311, Grateful Dead, Phish, Dan the Automator, John Scofield, MMW, the Allman Bros., Kruder & Dorfmeister, YMSB, String Cheese Incident, Beastie Boys, Big Ass Truck, Umphrey's McGee, Underworld, God Lives Underwater...
Sounds Like: Similar to high-speed toilet humor colliding with a fully loaded semi-trailer of chickens, Shadyside captures the essence of shaving with a blindfold.
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Merchandise

for those of you who don't know, we've got all new t-shirts, stickers and live cd's. you can purchase them at any show or online through our website's merchandise page. we'll be featuring a new t-shir...
Posted by Shadyside Allstars on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 05:21:00 PST

Underworld

I was just listnening to the Underworld's new single "Crocodile" from the forthcoming album, Oblivion With Bells. The new album is to be released in October. Seeing them at Red Rocks&nb...
Posted by Shadyside Allstars on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:31:00 PST

Upcoming shows...

On Thursday, Aug. 9th, we'll be at Rock Lobster in Broadripple. Featured on the bill is Go Van Gogh. Show starts at 9pm. On Friday, Aug. 10th, we'll be performing with Namaste at the Verve in Terre H...
Posted by Shadyside Allstars on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:56:00 PST

Fartato Chips

Blair has been gone for almost a week...what is a band to do? he's been at 10KLF since late Tuesday/early Wednesday. we've lost contact with him ever since his phone vanished like a wolf in the night....
Posted by Shadyside Allstars on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:49:00 PST

Merchandise!

We's got some merch, baby! All new stickers, cd's and t-shirts are here! You can purchase them at any of our shows, email us a request or visit the merchandise page of our website. For...
Posted by Shadyside Allstars on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:47:00 PST

Time Off

We've got the coming weekend off, so we'll be hitting it hard to bring you some fresh new tunes in the following weeks. We've got back to back shows with our good friends, Funkshoe, in ...
Posted by Shadyside Allstars on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:29:00 PST

Aww, poop on it

well, the Toiletry Fest has been moved to Aug. 18th and we're bummed. no fear, they'll be plenty of Shadyside to catch in the next few weeks. check the schedule for new shows in the coming days. we'll...
Posted by Shadyside Allstars on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:18:00 PST

Shadyside Website

we're currently revamping our website. we'll be testing it from time to time so please pardon our dust. although we're excited to have new material for others to view, we're more pumped abou...
Posted by Shadyside Allstars on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:21:00 PST

Ugh

yep. i feel bloated, nauseous and ready to vomit...sweet.
Posted by Shadyside Allstars on Sat, 26 May 2007 05:29:00 PST

Ugh

i am eating the wizzle right now and it is delicious. pretty sure these double cheeseburgers and onions petals are gonna kill me when i wake up.
Posted by Shadyside Allstars on Sat, 26 May 2007 05:28:00 PST