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The SHADES are a classic rock and pop music band that
play in and around the 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
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 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
Craig Maddigan- Craig is new to the Tri-Cities and comes to us
from Buffalo, NY via Knoxville, TN. Though he has played in
many different types of bands, the most recent have been an R
and B trio named "Mother Earth" and a tribute to
Bruce Springsteen known as "Badlands". We're happy to have
him as an awesome addition to our group, he keeps everything
groovin' right along.
KC Rosencrans- The SHADES welcome our newest member,
22 year old lead singer KC! Born and raised in Pasco, KC has
been singing since she was a kid, and most recently played
with the StrataCats around the Tri-City area. She has a very
soulful voice, and lives to be on stage. We're excited to have
her as a part of our group, and can't wait to take her around
the NW with us!
Email KC at: MakeMusic_BeHappy@yahoo.com
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.
play in and around the 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
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 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
Craig Maddigan- Craig is new to the Tri-Cities and comes to us
from Buffalo, NY via Knoxville, TN. Though he has played in
many different types of bands, the most recent have been an R
and B trio named "Mother Earth" and a tribute to
Bruce Springsteen known as "Badlands". We're happy to have
him as an awesome addition to our group, he keeps everything
groovin' right along.
KC Rosencrans- The SHADES welcome our newest member,
22 year old lead singer KC! Born and raised in Pasco, KC has
been singing since she was a kid, and most recently played
with the StrataCats around the Tri-City area. She has a very
soulful voice, and lives to be on stage. We're excited to have
her as a part of our group, and can't wait to take her around
the NW with us!
Email KC at: MakeMusic_BeHappy@yahoo.com
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.
