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Verity & The Shades

About Me


Who is Verity


Verity is an artist with a difference - born in Zimbabwe & raised in South Africa, she has won The Catch A Rising Star talent search in Florida; been awarded a US working visa as an artist of outstanding ability; performed to capacity audiences in Nashville & New York; acted in several international films; is an accomplished inspirational speaker; established herself as a nationally acclaimed SA performer and been internationally recognized for innovation in the music industry.

Innovation In The Music Industry


Verity is nationally acclaimed for her innovative album project where she invited people to 'buy an album that didn't exist' on www.iamverity.com. Her business model has been applauded around the world for innovation and making a difference with 10.6% of every album sold was split between two charities – POWA & her Live Your Dreams Foundation. In a world first, Verity sold over 2000 copies in 25 countries before going into studio and was able pay over R30000 to the two charities. The album, named “Journey” by her fans, was recorded with award winning producers Paul McIver & Brian O'Shea and released in July 2008 having made South African music history.
Verity's story ultimated captured South Africa's heart & imagination and has been shared on Carte Blanche, Journey to the Core and The Power Within as an inspiring example of what is possible when we dare to follow a dream.

TV Documentary


Who Are "The Shades"


Verity & her band "TheShades" features top musos Tony Paco from Mozambique on drums, Nelson Malela from Congo on keyboards & Helder Gonzaga from Mozambique on bass. Their pop/rock music "ignites that 'umph', that 'hell ya!', that 'this is awesome!' feeling in people" and has a distinctive African flavour with universal appeal that gets audiences up and dancing with them at every show. This meeting of musicians from across the continent has resulted in a band, that while diverse in its influences, manages to deliver "pop rock songs with a flavour of Johnny Clegg strum guitar, Suvuka drumming & tamer version of a mix of Jewel & Shakira vocals.".

Performances

Verity & TheShades have performed at amongst others: Up The Creek; Levis Vintage Sundays; Kirstenbosch Winter Concerts; The Womens' Show; Artscape Theatre; V&A Waterfront; Standard Bank Rocking Future Road Show; 1st for Women Feather Awards; Coca Cola Artside of Life; SAB; Media 24 Awards; ABSA Stadium Durban.

Media

They have been featured on: Journey to the Core - SABC3; Weekend Live - SABC2; Carte Blanche - MNET; Morning Live - SABC2; Power Within - SABC3; Luv Sport - MNET SuperSport; Hectic 99 - SABC2; Keeping it Real - SABC2; Showbiz Report - Etv and Top Billing - SABC3
From huge pop/rock ballards like "Angel" (KFM, Highveld, Algoa) to rocking afro-pop songs "Take You Back", "Raise" and their latest offering "You You You", Verity &TheShades are a band set to take SA by storm.

Take You Back Music Video

My Interests

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Member Since: 14/07/2006
Band Website: iamverity.com
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Verity & The Shades Live


Sounds Like: Reviews
"This is an album worth owning so that this awesome story of tenacity and the South African spirit makes us all realise that we can do anything we want - there is always a way. I was taken aback by Verity's ingenuity & spirit & maybe [we] can help others become aware of her & just maybe another South African will make a mark on the rest of the world" (Brett Preston, Cape Town )
Her pop rock songs have a flavour of Johnny Clegg strum guitar, Suvuka drumming & tamer version of a mix of Jewel & Shakira vocals. (Issue 2, Music Review)

Verity's music ignites that 'umph', that 'hell ya!', that 'this is awesome!' feeling in people. Her songs have the ability to move you emotionally and mentally to all kinds of states...enthusiasm, sorrow, hope and joy. (Jason Rakowsky, Canada)
"Managed to catch the second half of your set tonight and really glad I did...you were absolutely awesome... thank you ! You have an incredible stage presence, powerful and beautiful voice (that seems to do ALL styles) and your band ROCKED!!!" (Alan Committee, Comedian)


A pop record packed with mainstream radio friendly that should delight listeners (Channel 24)
Having conquered the music industry in a fresh and original way, Verity is a musician to watch closely (Jessica Hewson, About Music)

The difference between her and other 15 minute wannabbees, is she has talent and a generous spirit (SA Guide to Internet Business)
Verity's enterprising Lucky Packet Project might see her starting a new trend in album financing (Jane Mayne, Cape Times )

Record Label: Musketeer & Lucky Packet Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Would You Still Love Me? (Verity & The Shades)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTFicoM07I8
Posted by on Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:22:00 GMT

Verity & The Shades Live - Politician, Priest or Person

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTYkf9UwRkQ
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:56:00 GMT

Verity - Raise Teaser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNk-ogy7Lb0 A little taste of what to expect at our shows. Enjoy!
Posted by on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:35:00 GMT

We want YOU at On Broadway this Sunday 7th June

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRQuvVqKIR8 A teaser for our show at On Broadway this Sunday 7th June. Enjoy... www.onbroadway.co.za or 021 424 1194 to book a table
Posted by on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:28:00 GMT

A journey of a different kind

It just dawned on me that today is the 8 year anniversary of my pilgrimage across Spain to Santiago De Compestello. It is incredible to think that at this time eight years ago I just sp...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:43:00 GMT

The journey is almost at the starting line...

With over 1450 albums sold in 25 countries around the world in the last two years, I am finally going into preproduction to record with award winning SA producers Brian O'Shea & Pau...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:43:00 GMT

Tour on the Garden Route

Pics from our trip up the coast We just had an epic trip up the Garden Route on tour and had the good fortune to get taken for a spin on a speedboat on The Krom Rive at St Francis Bay with 2 of our...
Posted by on Mon, 07 May 2007 02:04:00 GMT

Perseverance

Somebody said it couldn't be done, But she with a chuckle replied That "maybe it couldn't" but she would be one who wouldn't say no, till she's tried. So she buckled right in, with the trace of a g...
Posted by on Tue, 01 May 2007 13:18:00 GMT

Foreign Support for my SA Music Dream

A few months back I was absolutely blown away to discover an article in Spanish in an Argintina newspaper about my project  amazing! All of a sudden I had a Future Owners from Argentina! I then recei...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 18:43:00 GMT

Live Your Dreams Foundation

LYD - how it works... The Live Your Dreams foundation is committed to helping aspiring artists & musicians take the next step in their creative journey. It has been started to assist developing ...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Oct 2006 05:51:00 GMT