Shell

Shell Sounds collective began in New York City in the fall of 2005 when Jordana Delory, Devlin Goldberg and Katie Issel united to write original music true to their common experiences growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area. In the winter of 2006, Shell was formed when Ryan Blum-Krystal (piano/keyboards), Ben Blumgart (Bass), and Philip Coffin (Drums) joined the band. The group of six had immediate chemistry and received tremendous positive feedback after their first live performance at Mo Pitkin’s in Manhattan. With that momentum and the support of their friends and fans, the group has continued to create new music and excite audiences in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bay Area. No matter where they are, Shell plays with an honesty and passion that shows their love and respect for one another and the music they play.
After Philip Coffin's recent departure, Aaron Shafer-Haiss has been added as Shell's new drummer along with Ryan Anselmi on saxophone, and Shell is busy writing funky, rocking, swinging new material. Come see the band and expect a global collage of rhythms soaked in shining harmonies. Shell released their first EP in January 2008.