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'''Shallow Reign''' is a band from the [[Deep Ellum]] arts and entertainment district east of [[Dallas]], [[Texas]]. The band was popular locally<ref name="crawling">Matt Weitz [http://www.dallasobserver.com/1996-06-06/music/crawlin-back-from-chicago/ Crawlin' back from Chicago] Mike Morgan slows his mojo hand with a soulful sound June 06, 1996 Dallas Observer</ref> in the late 1980s and early to mid-1990s. It included guitar "whiz" [[Pat Suggs]] and was referred to as pioneering in 1996 by the Dallas Morning News.<ref name="spot">Teresa Gubbins [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DM&p_theme=dm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0ED3D6B08D380D96&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM See Spot get push from record label] The Dallas Morning News
'''Shallow Reign''' is a band from [[Deep Ellum]], the arts and entertainment district East of [[Dallas]], [[Texas]]. The band was popular locally<ref name="crawling">Matt Weitz [http://www.dallasobserver.com/1996-06-06/music/crawlin-back-from-chicago/ Crawlin' back from Chicago] Mike Morgan slows his mojo hand with a soulful sound June 06, 1996 Dallas Observer</ref> in the mid 1980s and early 1990s. Their sound was described as neopsychedelic by original Theater Gallery booking agent Jeff Liles. The songs revolved around layered guitar riffs with melancholy lyrics and a dynamic rhythm section. {{cn}}
The original line-up included Bob Watson, Mark Thomas, Jan Paul Davidsson and Patrick Sugg. [[Patrick]] was considered a guitar whiz and referred to as a pioneer in 1996 by the Dallas Morning News.<ref name="spot">Teresa Gubbins [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DM&p_theme=dm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0ED3D6B08D380D96&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM See Spot get push from record label] The Dallas Morning News
Publish Date: June 27, 1996</ref>
Publish Date: June 27, 1996</ref>


Suggs left after the band's indie debut<ref>Sending good talent, and Pat Suggs, into never-Neverland Aug 4, 1991 Dallas Morning News</ref> and went on to partner up with [[Ian Astbury]] and the [[Holy Barbarians (band)|Holy Barbarians]].<ref name="spot"/><ref name="crawling"/>
The band continued after Sugg left and he<ref>Sending good talent, and Patrick formed Neverland on Aug 4, 1991 Dallas Morning News</ref>eventually went on to partner up with [[Ian Astbury]] and the [[Holy Barbarians (band)|Holy Barbarians]].<ref name="spot"/><ref name="crawling"/>


==History==
==History==
In May of 1985 Shallow Reign played its first live performance at Theatre Gallery in Deep Ellum. Clay McNear of ''[[The Dallas Observer]]'' wrote: "Those who were at Theatre Gallery on May 30, 1985 laid witness to the birth of the Deep Ellum music scene...how did this band come out of nowhere to set a standard as one of Dallas' finest acts ever, and to help conceive a local revolution that was long overdue."{{cn}} The original line-up included Bob Watson, Mark Thomas, Jan Paul Davidsson and Patrick Sugg.
In May of 1985 Shallow Reign played its first live performance at Theatre Gallery in Deep Ellum. Clay McNear of ''[[The Dallas Observer]]'' wrote: <blockquote>"Those who were at Theatre Gallery on May 30, 1985 laid witness to the birth of the Deep Ellum music scene...how did this band come out of nowhere to set a standard as one of Dallas' finest acts ever, and to help conceive a local revolution that was long overdue."</blockquote>{{cn}}


They were booked to play a December 14, 1986 benefit concert at [[Prophet Bar and the Theatre Gallery]] for a homeless shelter along with [[The New Bohemians]] and [[End Over End (band)|End Over End]], amoung others.<ref>[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DM&p_theme=dm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0ED3CED5A25DB329&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM Deep Ellum concert to benefit homeless] December 7, 1986 The Dallas Morning News</ref>
They played a historical show on December 14, 1986. It was a benefit concert at [[Prophet Bar and the Theatre Gallery]] for a homeless shelter along with [[The New Bohemians]] and [[End Over End (band)|End Over End]], among others.<ref>[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DM&p_theme=dm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0ED3CED5A25DB329&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM Deep Ellum concert to benefit homeless] December 7, 1986 The Dallas Morning News</ref>


Shallow Reign released its self titled debut on July 4th, 1986. The band was featured on [[Island Records]] ''The Sound Of Deep Ellum'' compilation record in 1987 with the song "Paint The Flowers All Black" and in [[Oliver Stone]]'s movie "Born on the Fourth of July" performing Credence Clearwater Revival’s "Born On The Bayou". {{cn}} In 1989 Shallow Reign went on to release their second full length album "Strange World" and was then signed to a developmental deal with Interscope Records. {{cn}}
Shallow Reign released its self titled debut on July 4th, 1986. The band was featured on [[Island Records]] ''The Sound Of Deep Ellum'' compilation record in 1987 with the song "Paint The Flowers All Black" and in [[Oliver Stone]]'s movie "Born on the Fourth of July" performing Credence Clearwater Revival’s "Born On The Bayou". {{cn}} In 1989 Shallow Reign went on to release their second full length album "Strange World" and was then signed to a developmental deal with Interscope Records. {{cn}}


Shallow Reign played and recorded from May of 1985 until 1991 before disbanding. Their sound was described as neopsychedelic by original Theater Gallery booking agent Jeff Liles. The songs revolved around layered guitar riffs with melancholy lyrics and a dynamic rhythm section. {{cn}}
Shallow Reign played and recorded from May of 1985 until 1991 before disbanding. The band toured both coasts and played in the southwest extensively over their six year career at clubs including CBGB, the China Club and Cat Club in NYC, the Scream Club and Club Lingerie in LA, 930 Club in DC and the infamous Rathskeller in Boston.{{cn}}

The band toured both coasts and played in the southwest extensively over their six year career at clubs including CBGB, the China Club and Cat Club in NYC, the Scream Club and Club Lingerie in LA, 930 Club in DC and the infamous Rathskeller in Boston.{{cn}}


After Shallow Reign disbanded in 1991, Bob Watson and Mark Thomas went on to form Medicine Show Caravan with two members from the Deep Ellum band The Trees. This new band played live and recorded from 1991 to 1994. After Medicine Show Caravan disbanded, Bob Watson has continued writing and recording with and without members of these two bands. Mark and Jan Paul live in Austin now and Bob resides in the East Texas area. Pat Sugg went on to form Neverland and recorded for Interscope Records after his departure in 1988. Pat lives in Los Angeles and continues to play guitar, write, record and lend his skills to a wide range of artists including Blue October.{{cn}}
After Shallow Reign disbanded in 1991, Bob Watson and Mark Thomas went on to form Medicine Show Caravan with two members from the Deep Ellum band The Trees. This new band played live and recorded from 1991 to 1994. After Medicine Show Caravan disbanded, Bob Watson has continued writing and recording with and without members of these two bands. Mark and Jan Paul live in Austin now and Bob resides in the East Texas area. Pat Sugg went on to form Neverland and recorded for Interscope Records after his departure in 1988. Pat lives in Los Angeles and continues to play guitar, write, record and lend his skills to a wide range of artists including Blue October.{{cn}}

Revision as of 06:41, 21 November 2009

Shallow Reign is a band from Deep Ellum, the arts and entertainment district East of Dallas, Texas. The band was popular locally[1] in the mid 1980s and early 1990s. Their sound was described as neopsychedelic by original Theater Gallery booking agent Jeff Liles. The songs revolved around layered guitar riffs with melancholy lyrics and a dynamic rhythm section. [citation needed]

The original line-up included Bob Watson, Mark Thomas, Jan Paul Davidsson and Patrick Sugg. Patrick was considered a guitar whiz and referred to as a pioneer in 1996 by the Dallas Morning News.[2]

The band continued after Sugg left and he[3]eventually went on to partner up with Ian Astbury and the Holy Barbarians.[2][1]

History

In May of 1985 Shallow Reign played its first live performance at Theatre Gallery in Deep Ellum. Clay McNear of The Dallas Observer wrote:

"Those who were at Theatre Gallery on May 30, 1985 laid witness to the birth of the Deep Ellum music scene...how did this band come out of nowhere to set a standard as one of Dallas' finest acts ever, and to help conceive a local revolution that was long overdue."

[citation needed]

They played a historical show on December 14, 1986. It was a benefit concert at Prophet Bar and the Theatre Gallery for a homeless shelter along with The New Bohemians and End Over End, among others.[4]

Shallow Reign released its self titled debut on July 4th, 1986. The band was featured on Island Records The Sound Of Deep Ellum compilation record in 1987 with the song "Paint The Flowers All Black" and in Oliver Stone's movie "Born on the Fourth of July" performing Credence Clearwater Revival’s "Born On The Bayou". [citation needed] In 1989 Shallow Reign went on to release their second full length album "Strange World" and was then signed to a developmental deal with Interscope Records. [citation needed]

Shallow Reign played and recorded from May of 1985 until 1991 before disbanding. The band toured both coasts and played in the southwest extensively over their six year career at clubs including CBGB, the China Club and Cat Club in NYC, the Scream Club and Club Lingerie in LA, 930 Club in DC and the infamous Rathskeller in Boston.[citation needed]

After Shallow Reign disbanded in 1991, Bob Watson and Mark Thomas went on to form Medicine Show Caravan with two members from the Deep Ellum band The Trees. This new band played live and recorded from 1991 to 1994. After Medicine Show Caravan disbanded, Bob Watson has continued writing and recording with and without members of these two bands. Mark and Jan Paul live in Austin now and Bob resides in the East Texas area. Pat Sugg went on to form Neverland and recorded for Interscope Records after his departure in 1988. Pat lives in Los Angeles and continues to play guitar, write, record and lend his skills to a wide range of artists including Blue October.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b Matt Weitz Crawlin' back from Chicago Mike Morgan slows his mojo hand with a soulful sound June 06, 1996 Dallas Observer
  2. ^ a b Teresa Gubbins See Spot get push from record label The Dallas Morning News Publish Date: June 27, 1996
  3. ^ Sending good talent, and Patrick formed Neverland on Aug 4, 1991 Dallas Morning News
  4. ^ Deep Ellum concert to benefit homeless December 7, 1986 The Dallas Morning News