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Shad Blair

Shad Blair

About Me

I was born in Lubbock Texas, and raised on a cattle ranch outside of Post. I have been playing music and bouncing around any place that will take me ever since I left home. I hope you dig the tunes and tell someone about them. I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/10/2006
Band Website: REQUEST MY SONGS @ radiofreetexas.org
Band Members: Over the years I have had the oppurtunity to play with many extraordinary musicians, but some of the ones I am blown away by are... Rob Gibson (guitar)/Lance Smith (guitar)- Hayes Carll, Mark David Manders/Chris Grady (bass)- Mount Pilot, Todd Snider, Charlie Robison, Peter Dawson, Brandon Ryder/Jordan Price (guitar)- Sinis, The Clamdiggers/John Hartin (guitar)/ Cary Banks (keyboards)/ Tim McCasland (guitar, steel)/ Rusty Huddleson (piano)/ Terry Moore (drums)/ John Stoll (everything)/ John Reid (bass)/ Paul Brainard (steel)/
Influences: Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Chris Knight, Guy Clark, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, The Band, Johnny Cash, Patti Griffin, John Prine, Kris Kristoffersson, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Richard Buckner, Todd Snider... in no particualr order.
Sounds Like: Trains, highways, and pain with a touch of hope...somewhere.RED FALL IS NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AT; ITUNES, RHAPSODY, NAPSTER, EMUSIC, GROUPIE TUNES, AMAZON MP3, and LALA.Also available at www.lonestarmusic.com, and at Waterloo Records in Austin.
Record Label: Stay Tuned for the new Record...SUNDAY BLUES
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Rob's Blues, by Shad Blair

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc6YAjEGrlQ Thanks to Mr. Michael O'Neal for this video. Shot in Paris TX....
Posted by Shad Blair on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:29:00 PST

30 Something

My mom used to watch this show 30 Something. I remember thinking I don't wanna grow up. Friday night was incredible. I got to open for two song-writing legends Mr. Sonny Throckmorton and Mr...
Posted by Shad Blair on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:38:00 PST

Shooting For September

I've had a hell of a run. I went into the studio last August with the intentions of putting my new record out early in the year. That didn't happen. However, I do have to say that it is worth it to do...
Posted by Shad Blair on Thu, 29 May 2008 08:13:00 PST

For Abe Taylor

I guess Abe was right...it is time for an update. I have been in the process of recording my new album. It sounds very good, and I can’t wait for you all to hear it. There are still a few steps ...
Posted by Shad Blair on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:38:00 PST

Theres A Change A Comin Soon

I like Thanksgiving. It is a good holiday. Family, food, maybe friends to spend your time with. No pressure to buy presents, no shame in empty pockets, no misunderstanding about what it is about. It i...
Posted by Shad Blair on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:58:00 PST

Brothers

Today is my brothers' birthday. Played a show in Houston last night as part of their weekly event entitled Wicked Wednesdays. It was a blast...good to see old friends, and I hope to get out there...
Posted by Shad Blair on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:08:00 PST

Seven Years

If you own a copy of Red Fall...then know that the photo on the back is not of me. It is of a man who had the reputation of being the baddest meanest SOB this side of the Pecos river (that's...
Posted by Shad Blair on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:01:00 PST

Find The Time

Just wanted to drop a note to say thanks to all of the people coming to watch me play all of these off -the- beaten path venues. It has been a real blessing watching folks walk away wit...
Posted by Shad Blair on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:15:00 PST

Is Johnny Rotten?

On my way to this discussion with the two or three of you who read this...something dawned on me. Well, it was actually exploded on to my face via myspace. There is a new reality show with Johnny Rott...
Posted by Shad Blair on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:36:00 PST

Apples and Oranges

Can't really say why it took so long since the last write up. Things have been busy. Let's see... Monday I got to be the opener for everyone at the Cactus, hung with Graham Weber till two. He's fine s...
Posted by Shad Blair on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:48:00 PST