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The Shods

About Me

The Shods were formed on the dirty banks of the Merrimack River in Lowell, MA, amidst used syringes and Tylenol bottle crack pipes. But that didn't interest them; only one thing did... music, music, music. One week after they formed, they went into Carl Ayottes studio in Lowell and recorded the EP I'm in Lowell, MA. The Shods went on to sign a deal with Fort Apache/MCA, but the deal went belly up before MCA even listened to the stuff. The Shods released five albums during their eight year career, including, critically acclaimed, "Here come the Shods", 1995's MCA released "Stop Crying", "Bamboozled" (voted best indie record 1998 Boston Phoenix), "Thanks for Nuthin'" (produced by long time Boston rock hero Dave Minnehan), with the regional hit "Eddie Cross", and their final album "Tippy", "An amazing collection of songs, eclectic and wonderful!" -Steve Morse Boston Globe. "The spirit that has driven the great punk and garage bands since day one... the Shods have what it takes to bring old and new school rockers to the same club, and send them home buzzing."- Brett Milano The Boston Phoenix. Voted best live band 2000 WFNX Best Music Poll. "Nobody wears their sweat (not to mention their influences) on their sleeves or rocks a house with more full-on flare, and gusto than the Shods." -Matt Ashare The Boston Phoenix.
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My Interests

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Member Since: 21/02/2006
Band Website: [email protected]
Band Members: Kevin Stevenson,Scott Pittman,Roy Costa,F.J. Ventre,James Gaudette,Eric Stevenson,Dave Aaronoff,Craig Silverman,Dave Livingston,Micah Blue Smaldone,Carl Ayotte,Jay Buckley
Influences: Sorry about freaking some people out. I thought that you would get it, the fact that Dicky and I are pals and were busting each others balls, as usual. Everything is fine, as a matter of fact, I just got off of the phone with Dicky about two min ago!
Sounds Like: Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed...
Record Label: Poorhouse, Acme, Lunch, MCA/FortApache, KFR
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Don't do it

A good friend of mine is in a band that has been trying to build a fan base, and get better shows. He was approached by a man who said that he was going to set them up, shows, CDs, the works, and as i...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:45:00 GMT

Shods Documentary

Hey Everyone,A feature length Shods documentary is currently in production and we need your help to make it the best film possible. We are looking for any live video; home movie footage of Kevin Steve...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:28:00 GMT

Bamboozled 12" Vinyl and Stop Crying CD

Available through Acme Records both "Must Have" items if your a Shods fan... The Bamboozled Vinyl features "Don't pick up the phone" Not available on the CD release.   http://www.acmerecords...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Feb 2006 07:12:00 GMT

Shods- "Tippy" For Sale!

Shods- "Tippy" For Sale!!!Anyone wants a "Tippy" CD just send $5 to KPS- 17 School St. Tewksbury, MA 01876 "It is a really great collection of songs, very diverse, and Shods-like! Awesome!"- Flower Tu...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Feb 2006 07:10:00 GMT