Shane Dwight
Nashville, Tennessee, United States | INDIE
Music
Press
"Shane Dwight is a charismatic and talented guitarist, vocalist and songwriter... the Shane Dwight Band is fast becoming a blues sensation. - San Francisco Chronicle
"Blistering, Smoking, Scorching!... Born to play the blues!....his shows-for lack of a better word - are HOT, HOT, HOT!!!" - Santa Cruz Good Times
"One of the newest and brightest stars to hit the blues world.... Shane Dwight is smokin!" - Monterey Blues Festival
"Rocking, authentic blues delivered by a good-looking frontman...hand it to Dwight for the type of set that brings boogie back to the blues with avengence" - America Online Weekender
"Shane Dwight is a talented musician and an impressive songwriter. (The) live recordings confirm Dwight’s guitar playing is as substantial as his songwriting. (He has) Exceptional talent... it's clear this cat can sing anything he wants." (Michael Verity, Blues Revue Magazine) - Blues Revue Magazine
? “Tough, lean guitar work and commanding vocals, he is a tour de force... Shane is a killer songwriter, singer, guitarist and performer... he is an artist who's creating a soulful Americana sound” - Andrew Gilbert
- San Jose Mercury News
"Shane Dwight - Hard charging Americana roots rocker..." Chris Spector
- Midwest Record
"California by way of Nashville, gunslinger Shane Dwight does indeed play rocked-up blues, and fans of Stevie Ray and George Thorogood will find much to love. But he's adept at Dickie Betts/Allman Brothers southern rock jams, Stonesy blues rockers, and some Pete Yorn inspired chugging roots rock as well."
- Paste Magazine
“While Shane Dwight shines as a guitarist, his real talent is as a showman... he brings to mind some of the earthier blues, jazz and gospel acts of ages past. Combine that with his killer licks and it’s only a matter of time that he’s crowned as the heir apparent to Stevie Ray Vaughan.” John Winn - The Celebrity Cafe
Shane has everything going for him; An ?incredible guitarist , good looks and a way with the audience that many pros ?long for. His set varied from old" Rock and Roll & Blues and then ended with? a tribute to Led Zeplin and the famous Jimmy Page guitar licks . Once? again the crowd rose to their feet in applause .
- Eureka Tribune
Discography
Shane Dwight " Plays the Blues" Release date 6-23-09
"Gimme Back My Money" Release date 6-23-09
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Bio
After 8 years "on the road" performing over 175 shows per year, Shane has just signed a "record deal" with Vizztone Label Group. He now has a a talented and proven team behind him. His booking is now being handled by Intrepid Artists in N.Carolina. Publicity is with KL Productions in Nashville. Distribution is with Redeye in N. Carolina. Management is with R-Tist Management Group in San Jose, CA.
Shane continues to perform throughout the US and beyond keeping his rigorous tour schedule at 175 - 200 shows per year.
He will perform again this year on the 2009 Legendary Blues Cruise. He is also scheduled to perform at some of the most prestigious music festivals in the US and Canada.
In the past 5 years Shane and his band have performed almost 1000 shows. From the MAIN STAGE at the Monterey Blues Festival, to the Main Stage of the Florida "Springing the Blues" Festival. From the Portland Waterfront Blues Festival to the San Diego Blues Festival, Shane has covered hundreds of festivals. From National television to national radio Shane's CD's have been played on over 220 radio stations worldwide.
The future is bright and the band is excited about the prospects to come!
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