Shiner Book a Headlining US Tour – New Album Coming Soon


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Longstanding Kansas City rock band, Shiner, have announced a headlining live run in the  U.S. this Fall. The shows come in support of their forthcoming album, BELIEVEYOUME, due out Friday, September 26, via Spartan Records.. The 19 date tour kicks off on Sunday, October 5 at Casbah in San Diego, CA and culminates at Small’s Bar in Detroit MI on Saturday, November 15. Find the live listings and more below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ocre – So Often Lifeblood Comes From Ashes


Duo’s appear to have a winning formula, as is exemplified by Petbrick, Big Business, Organized Konfusion, and Tears For Fears which the promotional notes for this release recognizes, describing Ocre as combining power and elegance. 

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Shiner to Re-issue Their Early Albums Through Spartan Records



Spartan Records has announced that they will re-issue Shiner’s first four albums on vinyl. These records, (Splay, Lula Divinia, Starless, and The Egg ) have been out-of-print for years, but are now available again, on exclusive limited edition vinyl, or as part of a bundle with a brand new Shiner t-shirt. Orders are shipping in mid-August. Find more details in the article below.
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