Singer/Songwriter Martin Shears has been a Phoenix favourite for the past ten years. Whether performing solo or with his band "The Scones," Martin has brought his unique musical style to Europe, where he has toured for the past four years, as well as the US. But don't expect typical "bar music" from Martin. Performing on vocals, guitar and piano, he takes on pop and rock classics that most musicians wouldn't even attempt.
Martin Shears draws on an ocean of classic pop influences from the familiar to the obscure in creating his own fresh yet timeless sound. Echoes of acts like Crowded House, the Beatles, Elvis (Costello, natch), Squeeze, Toad the Wet Sprocket, the Pretenders, the Clash and others are effortlessly reborn in the Scones' own infectious songs, all of which can be heard to magnificent stereophonic effect on the Scones' highly acclaimed, swift-selling 1999 independent debut CD "Do You Hear?" The disc's 10 tracks include the Scones' signature song "Everyday's a Saturday" (heard on WB television series Jack & Jill), crowd favorites "Alice Available," "A Lot Like You," "I Wonder," and the emotionally stirring "Wouldn't It Be Nice."
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Der in Phoenix, Arizona lebende Londoner, Martin Shears verfuegt ueber ein vielfaeltiges Song-Angebot das geschmeidig Bruecken schlaegt vom straighten Rock bis hin zu klarem Brit Pop. Martin versteht es wunderbar mit der Gitarre umzugehen, begleited sich aber auch selber muehelos am Klavier.
Shears prsentiert restaurierte Songs aus prominentem Vorbesitz: Radiohead; Oasis; Dawid Bowie; The Cure; The Beatles; REM, Coldplay u.v.a.. Eigenkompositionen runden das Programm ab.
Deshalb ist er auf privaten Feiern genau so gerne gesehen und gehoert, wie in Live-Musikclubs, bei Firmenjubilaen und auf Festivals.
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Martin Shears kann beeindruckende vielfaeltige musikalische Referenzen vorweisen. geht Es geht ihm vorallen Dingen um gute Musik, deren Darbietung Veranstalter und Gaeste begeistern soll.
Dieser Vollblut Musiker hat einen unaufdringlich, charmant-praesenten Sound.
Ohne grosse Gesten und Schlagzeuggepolter. Aber ideenreich und stilsicher.
Wo er auftrittn, gewinnt er neue Freunde!
Martin Shears laed sie ein zu einer musikalisch-nostalgischen Reise durch die Songs des Pop & Rock der 80er und frhen 90er Jahre.
Thanks For Bringing Joy to me and So Many Others Through Your Music!! Best Wishes on your Future Endeavors in Monterey and Knock 'em Dead! CHEERS!! Peace & Blessings, CHUCK
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We will definitely see you on 7/12! We will miss you, but it sounds like a wonderful new adventure! Hope you keep up the myspace so we can hear your new sounds!
Before I forget, I had to look it up and it was Sisters of Mercy, I knew I recognized the voice from somewhere, just need to work on geography apparently....(giggle giggle)
"Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosphy. Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents." - Ludwig van Beethoven Thanks for helping me in the recultivation of my soil! ~D~
Tomorrows the big day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! come and chill with your friends from Guinness and me the TOAST MASTER for some good times!!!!! the Scones will be putting on a fuckin awesome show(as usual) and playing until the roof falls off!!!!!!!!! come on over to Fibber Magees, party starts at 8:30 and the toast will be at 10:00pm on the dot!!!!!!!!!!! we'll have $3 Guinness from 8:30pm till 10:00pm !!!!!! i'll see you all there!!!!!! ( i.d. at the door, don't fuck around.....) Cheers Shawnee
Some of you may know Matt Jennings as the brother of Mason Jennings but if you click on his picture on my top 8 you'll see that he writes some amazing music. The last time he came through town everyone in the audience was on the edge of their toes in anticipation of the next note he was going to play. He has such an amazing understanding of what makes a good song; structurally, lyrically, and musically. You can see the connection he has with each one of his lyrics while he's playing...it's emotional to say the least. This monday he's going to be accompanied by master bassist Matt Skates from Fort Worth, Tx. If you like music at all, or can appreciate lyrics and the writing that goes into it, you need to come out this monday at the Red Owl in Tempe, Az (University and 101). I encourage all local musicians to come join in the experience of this show...this is truly something you can't miss.
p.s. We're also coming out to Los Angeles on the 23rd if you're in the area...check out Good Hurt night club on Venice BLVD.
