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Shack

Middletown, New York, United States | SELF

Middletown, New York, United States | SELF
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"Indie-Music"

Shack is a unique group. It's a girl group, but it's also a reggae band.

These three songs feature upbeat reggae grooves. The vocals are mainly in unison, rather than harmonies. But tracks like "Curtain Call" may remind you of Bananarama, back in their heyday. "Splinter" even features ska-like horns. This is fun stuff! - Dan MacIntosh


Discography

Bulldozer - EP (release July, 2010)

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Shack is an independent reggae/rock fusion band based out of Middletown, New York. The band was established in 2006 when Billy Hluchan, Garrett Detemple, and Greg Brushett formed a trio. While they polished their reggae groove they knew that they had a missing link. “We always thought that getting a good singer would separate us from your average college band and bring us to that next level,” Hluchan said. Lead singer, Shannon Gough, completed the foursome with the addition of her raw, melodic vocals during the summer of 2009.

In February 2010, the band began recording their first release, a four song EP called Bulldozer, which came out on iTunes in July 2010. The album was recorded at American University in Washington, DC, where Hluchan is a music Major. The four songs provide listeners with a variety of reggae influenced sounds from "Curtain Call" a Rebelution type clean reggae, to "Splinter" a ska influence heavier tune that includes horn parts written by Hluchan.

"Sunday Afternoon," Shack's first single, enjoyed success on Indie-Music.com peaking at the #1 overall song for over a week. It was the #1 Reggae/Ska song for over three months.

Shack plays a mix of original and cover songs live. They cover groups from No Doubt and Sublime to The Police and The Jackson 5. Each cover song is altered to a unique reggae/jam band style that you won't find in any other college band. Shack's tight sound and high energy performance draws every crowd in. There's never a dull moment at a Shack concert!