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Chris Shepard
| At-a-Glance | |
| Hometown | Roanoke, VA |
| Genres | Rock, Alt. Rock |
| Band Members | Chris Shepard (solo or with band): guitar, vocals; Brian Holt - bass, vocals; Mike Nelson - drums |
| Upcoming Shows | |
Artist / Band Member: Chris Shepard sdromeo@hotmail.com 540-725-5255
| One-Sheet | |
| # Years Experience Performing Live: | 16 |
| # Live Perfomances Past Six-months: | 25 |
| Venue History: | Kirk Avenue Music Hall - Roanoke, VA; Dark Horse Saloon - Atlanta, GA; Studio Roanoke Acoustic Lounge - Roanoke, VA; Awful Arthur's - Roanoke, VA; Fat City - Charlotte, NC; Red Dirt Cafe - Norman, OK; Blue Heron - Lexington, VA; Java Joe's - Yorba Linda, CA; W.T. Smither's - Dover , DE; The Cellar - Blacksburg, VA; York Street Cafe - Newport, KY; Coffee Pot - Roanoke, VA; DC9 - Washington, DC; Rock & Roll Hotel - Washington, DC; Mama Kwan's - Kill Devil Hills, NC; Oceanfront Trellis - Kill Devil Hills, NC; Poe's Pub - Richmond, VA |
| Opener Experience: | Brain Surgeons NYC; Dave Brockie Experience (GWAR); Blue Oyster Cult; Southern Culture On The Skids; Screaming Cheetah Wheelies; The Never |
| Similar Artists: | Blue Oyster Cult; Beck; Primus; Ween; Frank Zappa; Alice In Chains; Jimi Hendrix; Soundgarden; King's X; Clutch |
| Performing Rights Society: | ASCAP |
| Discography: | Hellbender LP—2009; Crosseyed Loaded LP—2005; Sin & Tonic LP—2000; Caller Number 9 LP—1997 |
About the Artist
Chris Shepard has crossed the country and peppered the East Coast with his kinetic and off-kilter solo acoustic performances. Chris currently performs as both a solo acoustic act and at the helm of Chris Shepard & The Astronaut Love Triangle. Separate and together, they have shared playbills with Blue Oyster Cult, The Dave Brockie eXperience (GWAR), Edwin McCain, The Brain Surgeons, Aztec Trip, Theory of a Deadman, Lazy American Workers, Southern Culture on the Skids, He Is Legend and many others.Achievements
Top 10 in Acoustic, November 2013
Top 10 in Acoustic, March 2013
December 2013 Judging Excellence
September 2010 Judging Excellence
Top 40 in Hard Rock, November 2013
Top 40 in Acoustic, October 2013
Top 40 in Hard Rock, October 2013
Press Coverage
Chris Shepard by
Many songwriters are craftsmen. Chris Shepard is that, and he is also an uncompromising original artist with a unique, darkly comic vision. He is also able to write affecting lyrics and memorable...
Many songwriters are craftsmen. Chris Shepard is that, and he is also an uncompromising original artist with a unique, darkly comic vision. He is also able to write affecting lyrics and memorable...
Sierra Dog Romeo - Sin & Tonic by
Chris Shepard has some stories to tell you, and you better sit down and listen. You might learn a few things from him and his band, Sierra Dog Romeo. Above all else, you'll learn that their...
Chris Shepard has some stories to tell you, and you better sit down and listen. You might learn a few things from him and his band, Sierra Dog Romeo. Above all else, you'll learn that their...
“Very cool 'n' loopy, heavy " by
“Very cool 'n' loopy, heavy and NYC-ish... Like BOC in a lot of ways.Martin Popoff – Author, Sr. Editor of Brave Worlds & Bloody Knuckles, Contributor to Guitar World & Goldmine
“Very cool 'n' loopy, heavy and NYC-ish... Like BOC in a lot of ways.Martin Popoff – Author, Sr. Editor of Brave Worlds & Bloody Knuckles, Contributor to Guitar World & Goldmine
“Good in that weird, twisted..." by
“Good in that weird, twisted, college boy kind of style…it seems like you have a good thing going. Keep it up.”- Albert Bouchard – Blue Oyster Cult, The Brain Surgeons
“Good in that weird, twisted, college boy kind of style…it seems like you have a good thing going. Keep it up.”- Albert Bouchard – Blue Oyster Cult, The Brain Surgeons
Shepard Wows Audience with Unique Style by
(Shepard) gave a rousing performance of original songs, old and new, and marvelously reworked covers of classics
(Shepard) gave a rousing performance of original songs, old and new, and marvelously reworked covers of classics
Sierra Dog Romeo • Crosseyed Loaded by
Sierra Dog Romeo • Crossedeyed Loaded • self-released • Chris Shepard is the mind behind this rocking and sarcastic band that delivers songs about hippies, skinning dogs, smoking crack and working...
Sierra Dog Romeo • Crossedeyed Loaded • self-released • Chris Shepard is the mind behind this rocking and sarcastic band that delivers songs about hippies, skinning dogs, smoking crack and working...
Shepard's lyrics have a way of sticking by
“Shepard's lyrics have a way of sticking in your head. "I Just Flat Out Can’t Stop Smoking Crack" stuck in my for days, in fact.”
“Shepard's lyrics have a way of sticking in your head. "I Just Flat Out Can’t Stop Smoking Crack" stuck in my for days, in fact.”
Chris Shepard & Sierra Dog Romeo: Sin & Tonic by
Listening to Chris Shepard and his band Sierra Dog Romeos new release Sin and Tonic I cant help but picture coolers perched on tailgates, sweaty beer cans grasped in hands, and a throng of people,...
Listening to Chris Shepard and his band Sierra Dog Romeos new release Sin and Tonic I cant help but picture coolers perched on tailgates, sweaty beer cans grasped in hands, and a throng of people,...
Guitar Guy Flexes Some Acoustic Muscle by
“His voice has the crackle of an old radio and the urgency of the Emergency Broadcast System.”“Each original song is a litany of raw nerves and haggard emotions”
“His voice has the crackle of an old radio and the urgency of the Emergency Broadcast System.”“Each original song is a litany of raw nerves and haggard emotions”
Chris Shepard - Caller Number 9 by
“Chris Shepard has successfully developed a hypnotizing style with hispowerfully-driven acoustic electric rock.”
“Chris Shepard has successfully developed a hypnotizing style with hispowerfully-driven acoustic electric rock.”
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