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.
SO going to miss all of you together! What ARE we going to do on St. Paddy's Day? We are definitely hitting the Wrigley Mansion on July 12th! Looking forward to seeing you all again :)
YOU GUYS ROCKED THE HOUSE ON SATURDAY. WISH I COULD SEE YOU MORE OFTEN!!! (Which means you'll have to come out east...seriously...we'll set you up with tons of gigs = $$$$) - Great to finally meet all of you!!!!
OMG! I heard you guys might be coming out to Harrah's! I don't really know if you remember me, I used to work at Bar Nun, but if you come out here I'll be around to say hi! Can't wait to hear you play again!
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.
Just a reminder...I'm playing at the San Tan Brewery in Chandler tomorrow night starting at 10pm. There's no cover so you should check it out! see ya there! :)
P.S. I also wanted to tell you to come out to the red owl in Tempe this Monday night. Matt Jennings is on tour and I convinced him to stop in and play, so DO NOT MISS IT! it's going to be awsome :)
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