theSHIFT are streaming “Kobra”, off their debut album 7th Direction, out April 14, 2015, here.
Individually, the members of theSHIFT are highly sought-after musicians whove recorded and toured the world with music royalty. Together, John Shannon (vocals/guitar), MJ Lambert (drums) and Ben Geis (bass) craft earth-shattering, anthemic rock with vibrant depth and a forceful punch.
7th Direction was recorded at Brooklyns Mission Sound and Manhattans JRock Studios and co-produced by Jamie Siegel (Taking Back Sunday, Mary J. Blidge, Santana). Referencing the Native American concept of directions, the track title further reflects a deeper meaning behind theSHIFTs approach to music. theSHIFT is about altering your consciousness through the sheer power of rock n roll, declares Shannon. Our lyrics dont question the government, they question the nature of your reality.
Having each attended the famed Berklee College of Music, theSHIFT comes from a wide-ranging music spectrum. Shannon has recorded and toured with top-national acts like John Mayer, Lauren Hill and Ben Harper, and also composed music for comedian Louis CKs live specials and hit FX series, Louie. Lambert and Geis musical roots lie deep in the world of hip hop, having backed legends Big Daddy Kane and Slick Rick.
Despite continuing to be in high-demand for session work, the trio has made theSHIFT their primary focus, determined to inject rock with the rebellious boldness lacking in todays climate. “When you just play a song perfectly from start to finish theres no danger there,” explains Shannon. “When you choose to open it up in a way thats in touch with the moment and the audience, then you can get into some real danger, real transcendence.”
Dates for theSHIFTs National Tour:
Feb 27: Bourbon and Branch – Philadelphia, PA
Feb 28: Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 2) -New York, NY
Mar 04: Legendary Dobbs – Philadelphia, PA
Mar 05: Ruddy Duck – Dowell, MD
Mar 07: Crown Station – Charlotte, NC
Mar 08: Asheville Music Hall – Asheville, NC
Mar 11: Smoke and Barrel – Fayetteville, AR
Mar 12: Shipping and Receiving – Fort Worth, TX
Mar 13: Super Happy Funland – Houston, TX
Mar 14: Trailer Space Records – Austin, TX
Mar 15: Spinners – Austin, TX
Mar 17: Rogue Bar – Phoenix, AZ
Mar 18: Marble Brewery – Albuquerque, NM
Mar 19: Yucca Tap Room – Phoenix, AZ
Mar 20: Olde Sedona Tavern – Sedona, AZ
Mar 21: Mias Lounge – Flagstaff, AZ
Mar 22: Lestats Coffee House – San Diego, CA
Mar 24: Ham and Eggs – Los Angeles, CA
Mar 26: Five Star Bar – Los Angeles, CA (w/ Dust on the Radio)
Mar 27: Crazy Horse – Nevada City, CA
Mar 28: Stork Club – Oakland, CA
Mar 30: Club 66 – Ashland, OR
Apr 02: Emerald of Siam – Richland, WA
Apr 03: Firkin Tavern – Portland, OR
Apr 04: Underground 15 – Spokane, WA
Apr 08: Eddie McStiffs – Moab, UT
Apr 09: The Green Pig – Salt Lake City, UT
Apr 10: ABGs Libation Emporium – Provo, UT
Apr 11: Sidewinder Tavern – Denver, CO
Apr 11: Sidewinder – Denver, CO
Apr 12: Lions Lair – Denver, CO
Apr 13: Vega – Lincoln, NE
Apr 15: Shamrocks Pub – Omaha, NE
Apr 16: Driftwood Char Bar – Minneapolis, MN
Apr 17: Linnemans – Milwaukee, WI (w/ Parallel)
Apr 18: Silvies Lounge – Chicago, IL
Apr 19: Fizz – Chicago, IL
Apr 22: Taffeta on Eaton – Eaton, OH
Apr 23: Scarlet and Grey Café – Columbus, OH
Apr 24: Pittsburgh Winery – Pittsburgh, PA
Apr 25: Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 2) – New York, NY
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