Artist Information Biography damian israel shiner used to play with a cardboard guitar in his basement and lipsync to The Beatles, Elvis and Styx, much to the enjoyment (and sometimes ridicule) of his family and neighbors. Fast-forward more years than you’d believe, and after the celebrated endurance of his former band shinerjones (myspace.com/shinerjones), he's out on his own, playing with friends he’s made along the way. shiner’s latest CD project, the basement sessions, is a collection of mostly acoustic (and one rock) versions of songs he has written over the years. Produced with his friend and bandmate, Chris Harris, the CD became available at shows in late June of 2007 while shiner, Harris, and bassist Wes Switzer were on tour, promoting this new project. They constitute the live act, while the CD features Daigo Fujiwara on acoustic stand-up bass, Robyn Priest on hand percussion, and Harris on the kit. shiner’s music has been featured on several compilation CD’s, boston radio shows, as well as in workout rooms and yoga classes. Having taken this latest project on the road (east coast, midwest, and most recently southern CA), shiner is excited about broadening his exposure -- more cities and dates to come! As a cantor in several churches every weekend, more than a few people have told shiner that they come to church specifically to hear him sing. One fan remarked that she "hopes heaven sounds as nice!" Clearly, this is a voice not to miss! Instrumentation damian israel shiner - vocals, guitars, craziness Chris Harris - vocals, drums/percussion, zanyness Wesley Cole Switzer - bass, grooviness Anne Marie David - vocals, keys, prom queeniness Robyn Priest - hand percussion, cool vibeness Discography damian israel shiner : the basement sessions (2007) LP shinerjones : don't (2006) single shinerjones : new and improved (2004) LP shinerjones : over again (2003) single shinerjones : garage (2002) single shinerjones (2000) 4-song EP shinerjones : live at THE KELLS (1999) LP COMPILATION contributions: Hurricane Healing - Music that Heals (2008) Positively Music Benefit CD (2008) Indie Music for Life (2007) TuneTank NXNE New Generation (2006) Musselman Triathlon CD (2006) Java with Javelyn II (2006) Backroads Mainstreets (2002) Perks LTD Sampler (2002) Boston's Best of 2001 (2001) Prisoners of Allston (2001) Links http://www.displaymusic.com/dis.html www.myspace.com/damianisraelshiner