SHAVED

SHAVED : TOMORROW’S LEGENDS TODAY I had a mission to capture the vibe of this town and to try to put it into words. I can go ya one better, and show you a LIVING BREATHING DEFINITION in the guys who formed the band SHAVED. The first time I saw them play was at The Stage Stop for the MDA Benefit on my birthday. The one thing that set them apart from the very beginning was that they looked like they belonged in the same band. They are very much a cohesive unit, each one of them is a talented performer. And they’re fun to watch., giving their crowd a high energy, adrenaline rush that has been lacking in the local scene of late.

This is a band that bears watching, they have the potential to be the next big name to come out of Memphis. Joey has an amazing voice, possessing an intensity unmatched by any other vocalist on the scene. He sings from his gut, making you feel his angst, his pain, and his triumphs.

A GUITAR PARADE!! I’m loving it­two guitar players. Devin has an impressive rack of guitars (Schecters, I believe), he’s been in Surrender The Fall, Page 13 and Cannon holds his own onstage as well.

Jonathon is an outstanding bass player, spot on timing, every time. Jaymes bangs king hell out of his drums. With influences ranging from Motley Crue & Metallica to Incubus and BB KING, this band was arena ready before they ever hit the bar scene.

Their songs are mean in a funny kind of way, Leave­ “I want you to stay but I love to watch you walk away. You look better from behind” Sister­“Your sister is better than you are….better than you’ll ever be”… hilarious…

These are songs that I can easily imagine hearing on the radio.

This is a band worth watching, but don’t just take my word for it­ Go see for yourself, Stock up on their merch­ya gotta love a band that has their own panties;) And learn the words to their songs so you can sing along at their next show!