Union Shakedown
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States | SELF
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"a band with lofty aspirations, refined chops and no desire to be confined by genre. This is a surprising and rewarding EP..." - Sun Machine
Discography
Union Shakedown EP - 2010
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Bio
Just looking at this group of five shy boys from St. Paul, Minnesota, you might not guess that they know a thing about getting down and dirty. But, watch them cut loose once, and you’ll see that they’ve got more going for them than just understated Midwestern charm. Started as an experimental college project more than half a decade ago, Union Shakedown recently teamed up with local engineering guru Chad Weis (Mason Jennings, Bad Plus), to record their debut, self-titled EP. The result is a raw, well-orchestrated mix of original rock and roll tunes. “We set out trying to create our own brand of Alt. Blues, and we came up with this,” says Mike Lloyd, slender front man whose gritty and soulful singing voice is completely unexpected.
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