photo : valerie@fremin.net

Missed The Shackeltons @ The Beauty Bar last Monday? You probably missed out on one of the more entertaining shows of the week. In fact, you did miss out on a great show, that no one in town is talking about right now, but those who did witness are doing so. I can’t completely blame you for missing the show, as I almost missed it myself. Why did I almost miss it? The promotion of the show was almost non-existent and I can blame myself for being partially responsible for being neglectful in this effort. Aside from the lack of fanfare, The Shackeltons quietly made their way into Austin for an in-store appearance @ End of An Ear on Saturday, making acquaintances with the locals and gaining fans from the get go.

photo : valerie@fremin.net

The show hinged on the possibility of not happening at all, but as all things that should happen, it did, and it was glorious. For those that happened across this performance by chance and those who chose to attend, there was a great reward. I have to admit that my first experience of the live show from the band, wasn’t what I had anticipated. I wasn’t allowed the time to indulge the experience, which is what the band is best at producing. Vocalist Mark Redding is a study in passion, poetry, and drama. He pours his heart, soul, and body into each live song while the band creates the musical landscape for Redding’s love adventure.

photo : valerie@fremin.net

It’s rock-n-roll. It’s about love, separation, sleepless nights, being alone, pouring your heart out, reaching out, and giving it your all, with sympathetic guitars, and a 17 year old drummer keeping the beat. It’s The Shackeltons. They kinda rock.

The band is currently winding down their first tour of the states with a few more dates in May and June.

photo : valerie@fremin.net

MP3> The Shackeltons ‘The Breaks’

This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at 12:14 am and is filed under live shots, mp3's.