Member Since: 4/2/2006
Band Website: sayermcshane.com
Band Members: Kristin Sayer "The Git-tar Player" - lead and rhythm guitars, lead vocals, harmonies, bass, strings, horns, keys, arranger, producer, songwriter
Carolyn McShane "MC Shane" - drums, harmonies, percussion, keys, recording engineer, songwriter
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~ON THE MARQUEE~
Fri 11-02: MVP's Sports Ent. & Music Bar
2253 New Hope Church Rd
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
(919) 876-4302
www.mvpssportsbar.com
Sat 11-03: Pop-A-Top Sports Bar
220 Chandler Rd
Durham, North Carolina 27703
(919) 957-9517
www.myspace.com/popatopsportsbar
Influences: Motown, funk, soul, blues, classic rock
About “The Girlsâ€:
Sayer McShane loves to play blues, funk, soul and rock for people who really love listening to music and supporting original artists. Kristin and Carolyn love to show people that women can really sing and play core intruments like guitar and drums, not just be the "chick singer". Hey, if you have pipes like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan or Celine Dion more power to you. But what about if you want to see someone playing an instrument? What about a lead instrument? Sassy! They play a lot of instruments as you can see by their photo gallery. They also love to entertain the crowd with their interactive dialogue in between songs. So it's settled. You really must come see a show!
I'd Like to Meet:
Kristin: Basia Trzetrzelewska, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt, Shania Twain, Oprah, Gretchen Wilson, Bill Clinton, Jodie Foster and not necessarily in that order.
Carolyn: Ann and Nancy Wilson, Kevin Eubanks and the drummer, visit John "Mutt" Lange and his studio. Both would like to meet Dolly Parton and the cast of All My Children.
Interests:
Kristin: Inspiring people, writing music, playing guitar, sharing great music with great people, making people laugh and feel comfortable, watching Pro Football, back porch sittin', watching thunderstorms roll in, walking, badminton, cats, scenic photography, framing and matting the results, treasure hunting - sifting for gems or with a metal detector. Long walks off a short pier, I mean long walks on the beach. Just seeing if you were paying attention. Actually neither because I don't go out in the sun if I can help it. There's always a moonlight drive, though. Take me on a slow ride.
Carolyn: Studio recording techniques, cracking jokes, swimming, walking my dog, watching the stars come out, fireside sittin', treasure hunting - sifting for gems or with a metal detector. Threatening to fling drumsticks at selected hecklers, mostly our friends. Twirling my sticks while contemplating 4-limb separation while singing while adjusting the sound with my other drumstick while smiling while acknowledging the 9 millionth person yell out Freebird.
Music:
Kristin: 60's soul, blues featuring guitar, Hendrix, Prince, AC/DC, Alan Jackson, Stevie Wonder/Motown, Shania, The Doors, Bonnie Raitt, James Brown & The JB's, Funk Brothers, Basia, Earth, Wind and Fire, Take 6.
Carolyn: Playing funk, classic rock like Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Heart, listening to 60's R & B. Both love the musicianship in country music.
Movies:
Both love Shawshank Redemption, Erin Brockovich, Scent Of A Woman, Star Trek (The Next Generation is our favorite but we love the general concept), action movies (Vin Diesel, Denzel Washington), anything with Hillary Swank, Ashley Judd, the Rock, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine or Al Pacino.
Kristin: After much consideration I decided that almost everything I need to know about life I learned from the movie Pretty Woman. There's a scene, character and line for just about every scenario I've been through that is paralleled in that movie. Who knew it was such a profound masterpiece?
Carolyn: It is only with close friends, preferably in the late hours of the evening that it's appropriate to chill out with a nice, cold drink of Tranya.
Television:
Both watch Pro Football, CNN, Animal Planet, Bill Maher, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, American Idol and All My Children (last two are shameless amusement).
Something you didn't know about us:
Kristin:
I'm an avid Hot Wheels collector, preferably Redlines.
Carolyn:
I like to drink coffee, play my piano and chill.
Favorite color:
Heroes:
All the people that work tirelessly to defend and protect animals, children and our country. Anyone who believes in giving more than they take and PEOPLE WHO DON'T MISTAKE KINDNESS FOR WEAKNESS.
Books:
Kristin: The Power Of Intention - Dr. Wayne Dyer.
Carolyn: Home recording literature in general.
Roots:
Kristin: Finnish
"Jos et löydä rauhaa itsestämme on turhaa etsiä sitä muualta."
~If you can not find peace within yourself, it is useless to look elsewhere.~
Carolyn: Irish
"SÃochán leat."
~Peace be with you.~
Unified....
Signs......
Sounds Like: We'd rather you decide instead of forcing names upon you but other than Sayer McShane we could say there's bits of Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and all-around soulful, funky, rockin' blues! Better yet, pick up a copy of our CD and check out a live show.
Speaking of live shows, we decided to bring the show to you. We are proud to introduce our brand new live DVD! It includes performance clips of Rescue Me, It's The Same Old Song. Sweet Home Alabama, Whenever You Come Around, Black Drawers, Ain't Too Proud To Beg, Dancing In The Streets, Fistful Of Water, What's Up With That?, a beautiful photo gallery, 8 original CD tracks and the cool cover pictured below! A deal for just $14.99!
SAYER McSHANE LIVE DVD - NEW!
SAYER McSHANE ORIGINAL CD
Record Label: Icon Records
Type of Label: Indie