Band Spotlight: The Shivers

This week’s Band Spotlight features a NYC band, The Shivers. Read on to learn more about them, in their own words—in this case, the words of Keith Zarriello, guitarist/vocalist.

Band name: The Shivers

Band members:
Evan Pazner-drums, percussion
Ben Jones-bass, vocals
Will Martina-cello, percussion
Joanne Schornikow-piano, organ, vocals
Keith Zarriello-guitar, vocals

Website(s):
www.outerboroughrecords.com
http://www.myspace.com/shiversnyc

Formed in:
1999

Location:
NYC

Genre/sound:
film music, hip-hop, soul, rock, jazz, blues

For fans of:
music and activism

Best description you’ve heard of your music:
I’ve never heard a good description, people are ignorant.

Describe your best (or worst!) live performance:
When I cried on stage in front of people and their parents dressed in my Loews movie theatre employee outfit as I was acting out a skit for the people which included a broom and dustpan. It was a breakdown and the worst experience.

Releases:
Charades, 2004 self released
20 tracks, 69 minutes, 17 page booklet. Available for sale by paypal: $10 to charadesmusic@hotmail.com or by check/money order contact kzarriello@gmail.com for more details.

Tell us about the song(s) you’re providing: This track is on our new album Phone Calls available for sale at www.myspace.com/shiversnyc (click on blog for details) recorded in 3 different locations with a lot of percussion and time.

Upcoming show dates:
Thursday Feb 8th at 10pm
Arlene’s Grocery
95 Stanton St.
NYC

Thursday, March 8th at 10pm
Mo Pitkins
34 Avenue A
NYC

see www.myspace.com/shiversnyc for more dates including dates at South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX.

Anything else we should know about you:
A portion of the proceeds of our latest album Phone Calls will go to a young Indian girl whom we sponsor. A big part of our music and experience is social and political activism. We are working to help the underprivileged children of the world and we are active members in the 9/11 Truth Movement (ny911truth.org). We think we are at an imperative time on this earth when people must get involved to prevent the evil powers that be from doing any more damage. The Truth is out there we must make it known. 9/11 Truth! We believe in peace, love and respect for all humans and animals!

So there you have it! Check out The Shivers’ “Half Invisible” in the radio.blog.

If you’d would like to recommend a band to be spotlighted, or if you’re in a band that would like to be spotlighted, drop me an email at susan@kulturblog.com.

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