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| Meet The SHADES |
The SHADES are a classic rock and pop music band that
play in and around Tri-Cities WA. The SHADES offer
popular live music performances that are enjoyed by
many age groups.
Bobby Nelsen - Band Leader and Founder of The
SHADES, Bobby is an awesome lead guitarist and has
been playing music professionally even before his teen
years. He is also a seasoned singer. He played in
various full time west coast road bands including:
Dillinger, Spread Eagle and Dancer before forming "The
SHADES" in Seattle in 1982. Email Bobby at:
theshadesguitarist@yahoo.com
Faith Martin - Sings and plays guitar. She has a strong
and passionate voice and throughly enjoys and connects
well with the crowd. Faith performed in Private Reality,
Intention, Act of Faith and Rokbox before joining The
SHADES in 2004. Faith is a career radio "personality" and
was also seen as Morning News Anchor on TV. She now
is heard on numerous stations owned by Gapwest
Broadcasting.
Email Faith at: info@faithmartin.com
Billy Hitt - is an excellent singer and accomplished
drummer. Billy provides the energy and "drive" that
enables The SHADES to rock solid! Billy has been a
professional musician since his early years and used to
play with "The Cavaliers" of the hit record "Last Kiss."
He was also a member of the Dallas Symphony
Orchestra for many years and joined The SHADES in
1995. Email Billy
at: billyhitt@yahoo.com
Tim Dallas - Our original bass player is as solid a bass player
as they come! We count on his talent, ability and unique style
to play numerous genre's of musical styles, lay down an
awesome grove and and bring consistency to The SHADES
sound. We welcome him back after a 3 year hiatus when he
played with other area groups such as the Coyote Kings.
History of The SHADES
The SHADES were formed in 1982 in Seattle WA by lead
guitarist Bobby Nelsen. Original members included
singer Mark Levick from "The Machine," guitarist Glen
Eagleson from "No Cheese Please," bassist Dan Zoch
from "Baby Knockers," and drummer Mike Painter from
"Night Monsters."
The SHADES signed with the WSA and FarWest booking
agencies, primarily playing road dates throughout
Washington, Oregon Idaho, Montana and Alaska. The
SHADES also played dates with artists such as TKO,
Doucette, The Charlie Bird Trio, Elvin Bishop, and Boy
Toy. In the early years you may have seen them at AK's
and Dominiks while they traveled through the Tri-Cities
between 1980-1990.
In 1994, Bobby Nelsen relocated to the Tri-Cities and
joined the local band "Steel Wheels" with Ronny
Stephens before reforming The SHADES in 1995. The
SHADES perform popular rock and pop music from the
50's through today for regional clubs, taverns, company
parties ,wedding receptions and special events. Many of
the band members write and have recorded original
songs individually but The SHADES mainly play cover
tunes to keep the music familiar for their audience.
Next Show July 14-Thunder on the Island Clover Island, Kennewick 6-10pm July 17-Barrel House Winery Hwy 395 at 27th& Union, Kennewick, WA Cynergy Bldg. 7-9pm |
