Biography
With strong vocals, an energetic live stage presence, and songwriting that encompasses timeless elements, Shayne has partnered with internationally renowned producer/engineer Chuck Alkazian for this newest adventure beginning with the CD release, Turning Stones. With an onslaught of fresh ideas at Alkazian’s Pearl Studios outside of Detroit, Shayne and his team created an engaging blend of classic southern and blues influenced rock, complete with modern tones and contemporary twists.
Shayne, well known throughout the Southwest as the creative force behind his former band, “Whiskey Six”, is building on his success by creating a unique Americana sound with just enough familiarity to immediately make listeners feel right at home and want to stay. Influenced by blues artist R.L. Burnside, the Black Crowes, country rockers Blackberry Smoke and the ultimate in southern rock, ZZ Top, Shayne brings an authenticity to his songwriting, blending his own life into relatable lyrics with a genuine nature truly appreciated by his fans.
Turning Stones, Shayne’s most personal CD to date, includes the anthem “Give A Damn”, an ode to his frustrations as an emerging artist, the self-reflective “Take Your Time” and “The River Revival”- a modern tribute to the American gospel influences in today’s blues music. Dave Lansing, Shayne’s writing partner and former lead guitarist for Whiskey Six, is also prominently featured on Stones.
Together with Lansing, Christopher Shayne continues with the momentum garnered with his prior band and moves forward with a distinct voice in today’s complex music landscape.
Christopher Shayne is not a just studio band with amazing production. Shayne and the band deliver a precise, energetic and amazing musical rendering of Turning Stones and other crowd favorites during every live performance. Shayne and his band garner an electric response from the crowd at every show. The live performance will have any crowd on their feet wanting more and in awe of the powerful vocals and seamless musical performance that Christopher Shayne delivers.
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