The Shams Band
Music is supposed to be fun, exciting, thought provoking and daring. On every live performance, The Shams Band makes sure that their ever-growing audience leaves each event with a personal feeling of satisfaction. Drawing heavily on their Wilco, Stones, Smokey Robinson, and John Lee Hooker influences, singer/songwriters Biggins/Gulyas/Patterson create distinct, personal songs. Once united with the full group, the songs come to life, tell stories, and send audiences singing all the way home.
Listen to “Working Man” from the Self-Titled EP
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Within a year, The Shams Band have opened for national touring acts: six-time Grammy winner Bela Fleck, The Avett Brothers, Dr. Dog and David Grisman. In the fall of 2009, The Shams Band released their self-titled EP. With their catchy hooks and a do-it-yourself attitude, the four-piece band is quickly becoming a main stay in the Chicago music scene. A full length LP is due out late Spring or early Summer.
Listen to “Shelly” from the Self-Titled EP
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“The Shams Band stepped up and supplied this year’s breakout performance at the 2009 Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival. The Shams Band features three songwriters trapezing the line between blues, country, and folk music. Their energy, passion, and damn-good songwriting captured the crowd’s attention, set feet dancing, and triggered more than one sing-along.” – Chicago Examiner [read the full article]
“…their southern drawl-by-way-of-the-Midwest comes through to create a blend of classic rock and Americana that appeals to music fans of all ages. “Working Man,” armed with the classic call-and-response chorus and ooh-la-las. It would be hard to disappoint with that combination, and The Shams Band absolutely pull through. The Shams Band offer: drunken anthems, revival music, and reflection.” - Consequence of Sound [read the full article]
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