The Shake (band)
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Summary
The Shake is a New York City indie rock band based out of New York City.[1] The band was active from 2005 - 2012. The band was originally formed by Jon Merkin (lead vocals, guitar), Eliad Shapiro (lead guitar, vocals), Jeremy Stein (bass, vocals), and Andrew McNellis (drums).[2] Following McNellis' departure in 2008, Vishal Kumar joined the band as their drummer. Kumar departed in 2009, and was replaced on drums by Daniel Kirschen. Shapiro departed in 2010 to attend Cornell Law School,[3] and was replaced by Mike Serman on lead guitar. The group disbanded in 2012.
Discography
The Shake released three LPs and one EP.
For The Shake's third album, The Shake Go Crazy, the band collaborated with noted producer, Gregory Lattimer, known for his work on Albert Hammond Jr.'s first solo album, Yours to Keep.
Awards & Notoriety
In 2009, The Shake was voted #32 on The Deli Magazine's best bands in New York City,[8] and #1 best emerging Alternative Rock band in New York city.[9] In 2010, The Shake was named one of the top 28 bands of the CMJ Music Marathon by Blackbook Magazine.[10]
Popular Songs
The Shake has had its music licensed in several high profile movies and TV shows, including License to Wed, True Blood, One Tree Hill, 90210, and Workaholics.
References
- ^ http://www.thedelimagazine.com/FeatureView.php?artist=theshake
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-shake-mn0001959139/biography
- ^ https://rockerstalker.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/last-night-rocker-stalker-said-the-shake-at-spike-hill-105/
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-shake/id280614402
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-shake/id280614402
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-shake-go-crazy/id487776936
- ^ https://theshakeband.bandcamp.com/album/sweet-n-sour-ep
- ^ "Best of NYC #32: The Shake, Live at Bowery Electric, June 22". The Deli Magazine | kansascity.thedelimagazine.com/. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
- ^ "Columbia Daily Spectator 28 September 2010 — Columbia Spectator". spectatorarchive.library.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
- ^ "Exclusive: The 28 Best Bands of CMJ, Gallery & Interviews - BlackBook". BlackBook. Retrieved 2015-12-24.