Foxy Shazam

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Foxy Shazam
L to R: Loren, Daisy, Joe, Eric. On the floor: Sky.
Background information
Origin	Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Genre(s)	Alternative rock, Soul
Years active	2004-present
Label(s)	Ferret / New Weathermen
Associated acts	Look Afraid
Website	www.foxyshazam.com
Members
Eric Sean Nally Loren Daniel Turner Daisy Schuyler Vaughn White Joseph Allen Halberstadt Alex Loren Nauth(touring)

Foxy Shazam is an American alternative rock group from Cincinnati, Ohio that formed in 2004. The band name originated from a term that was used by the students at Eric's high school, it was slang for cool shoes! ^[1]

As the self-proclaimed Evel Knievel of Rock N Roll, Foxy Shazam is making a death defying musical stunt with their sound. The group creates keyboard propelled songs layered with some spastic hardcore noise, all on top of soul inspired pop.^[2][3]

Contents 1 Members 2 Touring Member 3 Discography 4 Touring 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Members

• Eric Sean Nally - Vocals
• Loren Daniel Turner - Guitar
• Schuyler Vaughn White - Piano/Keyboard
• Daisy - Bass
• Joseph Allen Halberstadt - Drums

[edit] Touring Member

• Alex Nauth- Trumpet/Vocals

Alex is also the lead singer of an Ohio rock band, Look Afraid

[edit] Discography

• The Flamingo Trigger (June 15, 2005)
• Introducing (January 22, 2008)

[edit] Touring

Foxy's performances are generally lively. Members of the band sometimes refuse to be confined to their instruments, choosing instead to play others while on stage. Nally has been known to climb or hang off random objects on stage, or grab a cigarette, have a few puffs then eat the cigarette still lit. However, he isn't the only person willing to experiment with on stage antics, with each member having their own random theatrics. White will, on occasion, play with his feet or severed deer hooves, slamming the piano to get as much sound out of it as possible.^[4] He has also been known to trade instruments with Daisy mid-song. In all, their electricity on stage fits well with the songs they've created.

After the release of their first album in 2005, Foxy went on to tour North America. For eighteen months they performed at over 200 locations^[3]. About their live shows Turner says,

We tend to be really theatrical because we are so passionate about the music. It really moves us, and we don’t need props to show it.^[2]

Two Foxy Shazam experiences can be seen here and here. Their live shows are typically described as exciting and different, and have been described as good experiences by showgoers.

In 2008, Foxy Shazam played the original Bamboozle Festival.

Foxy Shazam moved from Rise Records to Ferret Music.

They are currently working on a new album due in the fall as well as touring in the fall.

John Feldman of Goldfinger recently signed them to Warner Bros.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Label Website
• Purevolume.com
• Myspace.com
• Official Site currently under construction
• Article at ArmedReady.com
• Absolutepunk.com Biography