Shelby Earl in the Wall Street Journal

September 19, 2014  /  Shelby Earl

Check out today's print and/or online edition of the Wall Street Journal to read about rock musicians pairing up to make records. I'm super honored to be interviewed alongside Nikki Lane, Dan Auerbach and Jeff Tweedy! 

Photo by Steven Dewall, Sasquatch 2014

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categories / Press
tags / Burn the Boats, Damien Jurado, Dan Auerbach, Eric Danton, IIndie rock, Jeff Tweedy, John Roderick, Nikki Lane, Seattle, Shelby Earl, Swift Arrows, Wall Street Journal

The Little Song That Could...

August 19, 2014  /  Shelby Earl

Many of you already know the story behind my song & album (of the same name) "Burn the Boats." Over the past few years the song has become a bit of an anthem at my live shows, but the album was already tracked when I wrote it, so only a little snippet made it on the record (in the form of an outro). The full song has never been released in recorded form, UNTIL NOW!!! 

I'm happy to announce that I've joined forces with the fine folks at London Tone Music to record & release a full-length/full-band version of "Burn the Boats," as a part of their 52x52 project, and it's available on iTunes starting TODAY! The wonderful Jonathan Plum produced and helped me to completely re-imagine the song arrangement. My hope is that even those of you who have heard it many times will hear new life in this version. 

Enjoy! 

 

-- Shelby

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categories / New Music
tags / 52x52, Burn the Boats, Indie rock, Jonathan Plum, London Bridge, London Tone, New Song, Original Song, Seattle, Single, Swift Arrows, iTunes

Get Hip To ZIIBRA!

February 01, 2014  /  Shelby Earl

There is a wonderful new way for artists and patrons collaborate in making art happen and the whole thing is launching this week, right here out of my hometown, Seattle, WA. It's called ZIIBRA and you can learn more about it - as well as how to get involved - by clicking on the pic below. I'm excited to watch this wonderful arts community grow! 

VISIT MY ZIIBRA ARTIST PAGE: 

-- EARL

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categories / News
tags / Crowd funding, Seattle, Shelby Earl, ZIIBRA, arts, original music, patrons, songwriter

The "2014 Polar Vortex Tour": Get Bundled!

January 25, 2014  /  Shelby Earl

In case you haven't heard, a polar vortex moved in last week and temperatures around the globe have dropped to EXTREME and unprecedented lows. I am feeling just adventuresome enough to hop in a car, along with a talented songwriter named Aaron Lee Tasjan, and drive around ULTRA-cold Midwestern and Southern states to play my songs. Hence, I present to you the aptly named: 2014 POLAR VORTEX TOUR. Come warm us up with your presence and we will sing real pretty in return! 

-- Earl 

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categories / Tour
tags / Seattle, Shelby Earl, Swift Arrows, aaron lee tasjan, midwest, polar vortex, southern, tour

2013 Year End List Round-up!

January 02, 2014  /  Shelby Earl

A HUGE thank you to all the writers, radio DJs, industry folks and music listeners who included "Swift Arrows" on your Best of 2013 year-end lists! Here are a few that have made it across my desk... 

And a couple honorable mentions from... 

Thanks, everyone, for a GREAT 2013 and here's to an even better 2014!

-- Earl

 

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It's SMooCH Time!

December 11, 2013  /  Shelby Earl

WE ARE SO HONORED to be a part of the 2013 Seattle Musicians for Children’s Hospital (SMooCH) sponsored by KEXP and Sub Pop. On Saturday, December 14th, a stellar lineup of northwest acts will again donate performances to raise funds for Seattle Children’s with a special concert and auction at Showbox at the Market.

  • Shelby Earl
  • The Lonely Forest
  • The Helio Sequence
  • Allen Stone
  • AND JUST ANNOUNCED: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis!!!  

    • The event is now officially SOLD OUT, but those who can’t attend and still want to support the cause are encouraged to make a donation at Seattle Children’s instead of buying tickets.

    What an AMAZING way to end the year! 

    -- Earl

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    categories / Shows
    tags / Seattle, Shelby Earl, allen stone, benefit, children's hospital, helio sequence, john richards, kexp, lonely forest, macklemore, pete nordstrom, showbox