Shelby James & the Crying Shames: News

Hola

Here is the latest. Shelby will be at the Last Exit this Sunday at 8pm as the opening act for Todd Snider and Steve Larson from the Peacemakers. You can get your tickets on line through the Last Exit website or at the gate day of show. Doors open at 730 and Shelby goes on at 8. Todd Snider is among the best songwriters of his generation and he puts on a great show so it’s well worth the 15 bucks.

Also Shelby will no longer be at the Red Owl on Thursdays or this Saturday. The venue has changed its format to hip-hop and 80’s cover music. Thanks to the staff there for all the great nights over the last year and a half and best of luck with your new direction.

Upcoming Dates
Friday Jan 18th The Detour in Chandler 8pm (solo)
Sunday Jan 20th Last Exit in Tempe w/ Todd Snider and Steve Larson 8pm (solo)
Friday Jan 25th The Detour in Chandler 8pm (solo)
Saturday Jan 26th The Cowgirl in Santa Fe New Mexico 9pm (full band)
Wednesday Jan 30th The Yucca Taproom in Tempe w/ Andy Jensen and Jason Messer (solo)
Saturday Feb 16th The Spirit Room in Jerome AZ w/ Los Guys (full band)

Goodnight now

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Thanks to all of you who came out and supported us this year on the road and here in Arizona. We feel blessed for the friends we’ve made through our music and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year. A journal detailing this years touring is in the works and will be posted on our website and myspace page soon. Shelby will be on the road again in March when he and the Crying Shames finish work on their next record tentatively titled “Carptown”.

Spark Magazine is a Tempe based arts and culture magazine in association with Arizona State University. They asked Shelby to write an essay about his time at ASU and how it reflects in his music. You can pick it up on news stands in AZ or view it online at http://www.sparkmagazine.com/issue_article.php?id=126

Also beginning this Friday Shelby will be at the Detour Bar on Chandler blvd between the I-10 and Kyrene on Fridays from 8-10. Other new dates are posted online and on myspace.

Finally the Crying Shames will not be on the New Years Eve show at Last Exit due to a scheduling conflict. Sorry to all of you planning on attending.



Thank you All

First things first. A heartfelt thank you to all of you in Colorado who made our time there amazing. The shows were great, the fishing was unparalleled, the beer tasted like it always does at that elevation, our hosts were gracious and kind, the snow fell like silver dollars, the music was constant and beautiful, the food was perfectly prepared, and we laughed nearly the whole time. A special thank you to Dave, Mark, Pat, Lisa, all the musicians from Montrose who sat in, and of course “Polly” and Scott at Smugglers for your support and kindness. You all make me feel truly blessed and your friendship and consideration means more than I tell you here.
In other news the Shames and myself are booked in the studio all of June to finish our second record “Cadillac Valentine” which we hope to release near the middle of the summer. There will be dates announced later this month in Colorado, California, Texas, Chicago, and of course my home state of Ohio. I am playing two solo shows a week, one in Tempe and one in Awhatukee, while we get the record finished so I hope to see all of you locals there.
Lastly, a sincere apology to all of you who were witness to the meltdown a few weeks ago in Tempe. I take full responsibility for my actions and hope that those of you who go out of your way to support me will understand that I never mean to let you down…..dinner and drinks got the best of me and I got a little carried away. I’ll make it up to you…….free t shirts and bumper stickers to anyone who I spilled bourbon on or chucked a shot glass at…..except my friends……you guys just get the bumper stickers.
Life is good friends and neighbors enjoy it…… Good Night Now