Shakey Graves

Any fans? New album, "And The War Came" is out and I think it's rather well done. Great mix of folk, blues, alt-country and rock.
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Favorite Albums of 2014 Article
-Gorge 2005
-Bonnaroo 2008
-Key Arena 1 & 2 2009
-Spokane 2013

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  • May 30thMay 30th Posts: 1,762
    my copy is getting dropped off today. will give it a listen this weekend.
  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    He is absolutely amazing--so, so talented. Huge fan here. Hoping to see him live soon, but looks like there's no dates near me.
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
    ~not a dude~
    2010: MSGx2
    2012: Made In America
    2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
    2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
    2015: Global Citizen Festival
    2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
    2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
  • jjflashjjflash Posts: 4,976
    Stumbled upon his set at Hangout Fest this summer and really dug his show. Haven't checked the album but will do so.
  • llessuRllessuR Posts: 195
    Quick review by me to aid anyone who still might be on the fence.

    Also here's a shot I took of Shakey earlier this year, one of my favorite photos this past summer:
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    A couple stand out tracks for me are "Family and Genus," "Perfect Parts," and "Hard Wired".
    http://www.audiohammock.com - Rock, Indie, and Electronic reviews, news, and the AudioHammock podcast.
    Favorite Albums of 2014 Article
    -Gorge 2005
    -Bonnaroo 2008
    -Key Arena 1 & 2 2009
    -Spokane 2013
  • RobbyD462RobbyD462 Victoria BC Posts: 4,812
    edited February 2015
    This guy is awesome!
    I'm looking for a vinyl of his first offering!
    Check out his audio tree sessions on YouTube killer!

    I have an extra Royal blood ticket for Vancouver does anyone want to trade for a Shakey Graves ticket?
    Pm me
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    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/22/9 -Pemberton,B.C-7/17/16
    -Vancouver,B.C-GM Place -9/25/9 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/8/18
    -Vancouver,B.C-Pacific Coliseum-9/25/11 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/10/18
    -Misoula,MT-Adams Field House-9/30/12 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/4/24

  • RobbyD462RobbyD462 Victoria BC Posts: 4,812
    Saw him at the Pemberton Festival
    Very impressive can't wait to see this fella again.

    Simply amazing,great energy and story telling
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/21/9 -Vancouver,B.C-Rogers Arena-12/4/13 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/6/24
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/22/9 -Pemberton,B.C-7/17/16
    -Vancouver,B.C-GM Place -9/25/9 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/8/18
    -Vancouver,B.C-Pacific Coliseum-9/25/11 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/10/18
    -Misoula,MT-Adams Field House-9/30/12 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/4/24

  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    samjam said:

    He is absolutely amazing--so, so talented. Huge fan here. Hoping to see him live soon, but looks like there's no dates near me.

    Was able to finally catch him in June and WOW. He puts on one hell of a show. Much more lively than I was expecting, too. I'd see him again in a heartbeat.
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
    ~not a dude~
    2010: MSGx2
    2012: Made In America
    2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
    2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
    2015: Global Citizen Festival
    2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
    2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
  • Massara133Massara133 Stettler AB Canada Posts: 431
    Caught a bit of his set at Calgary Folk Fest and was really impressed. Can't stop listening to "If not for you" incredible song
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  • Massara133Massara133 Stettler AB Canada Posts: 431
    Saw Shakey open for City and Color last night and he was awesome! We walked up to our 7th row seats about 15 minutes before show start and noticed on stage 4 guys sitting at a table sharing a bottle of wine. Guy gets a phone call on his cell, talks for a minute and then takes 10 steps to his guitar and starts playing his show. Classic :)
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  • toolietoolie Posts: 391
    My cousin was at the show in Red Deer and is RAVING about Shakey Graves. I ended up selling my tickets to help fund Hip tix (we actually got them from Ticketmaster!!!) but I will definitely have to check him out. How was City and Color?? I prefer the old acoustic mostly solo stuff, I was wondering how he is with a big and now???
  • Massara133Massara133 Stettler AB Canada Posts: 431
    I went to see Shakey (and Loved his show) and went in only knowing a bit of City and Colour (I'm actually a big alexisonfire fan too) I came out a bigger fan of City and Colour than when I went in, bought the latest album at the merch stand. Really enjoyed the show and will give more of his music a listen, Dallas is really super talented and has incredible musicians playing with him, including Jack Lawrence - Raconteurs, Dead Weather.
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  • Massara133Massara133 Stettler AB Canada Posts: 431
    toolie said:

    I prefer the old acoustic mostly solo stuff, I was wondering how he is with a big and now???

    I was expecting a low key acoustic type show with the band joining in for probably half the songs, but it was actually a bigger production than that, full on lights, full on band and electric for 90% of the show. Encore started with 2 or 3 solo acoustic by Dallas and the crowd ate it up. I thoroughly enjoyed both.
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  • toolietoolie Posts: 391
    Gah now I'm dissapointed I missed it. Not too many opportunities to see live stuff in Red Deer. Well good stuff anyways.
  • RobbyD462RobbyD462 Victoria BC Posts: 4,812
    Great performer!
    I saw him last year at Pemberton and I'll be seeing him at the Otalith Festival in Tofino in August
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/21/9 -Vancouver,B.C-Rogers Arena-12/4/13 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/6/24
    -Seattle,Wash-Key Arena-9/22/9 -Pemberton,B.C-7/17/16
    -Vancouver,B.C-GM Place -9/25/9 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/8/18
    -Vancouver,B.C-Pacific Coliseum-9/25/11 -Seattle,Wash-Safeco Field-8/10/18
    -Misoula,MT-Adams Field House-9/30/12 -Vancouver,BC-Rogers Arena-5/4/24

  • New album and tour this year!
    I'm through with screaming
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,855
    excited for this.  he's been my favorite local musician for 6 or 7 years.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • ComeToTX said:
    excited for this.  he's been my favorite local musician for 6 or 7 years.
    I'm pretty envious. I think it's awesome he gets his own day in Austin.
    I'm through with screaming
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,855
    Ha. Yeah, it’s become a big deal too. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • awilkinsawilkins Posts: 984
    Anyone have 2 extra tickets to see him in Boston Feb 24 or 25? Thanks!
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