Artist description California-based Power-Pop quartet, with jangly guitars, tight harmonies, and catchy Power Pop tunes.

Music Style Power Pop, Rock, Pop

Musical Influences The Zombies, The Beatles, Elvis Costello, The Kinks, Queen, The Who, Cheap Trick, Jellyfish

Similar Artists Jellyfish, Jason Falkner, The MerryMakers

Artist History Formed in early 1991 with five members, The Shambles have toured extensively on the west coast of the USA, and have a short tour of the UK (and an imminent European tour in the works).

Group Members Bart Mendoza, Vocals & Guitar, main songwriter. Kevin Donaker-Ring, Lead Guitar and Vocals. Mark Z, Bass. Brad Barker, Drums and future vocals.

Instruments Guild BHM Signature, Fender Strat, Vox and Matchless guitar amps, Ampeg SVT.

Albums Clouds All Day, Reviving Spark (early tracks, demos, and outtakes), Chelsea Smiles (10 inch VINYL!), What You're Missing

Press Reviews AUDITIES: THE JOURNAL OF INSANELY GREAT POP says: "Tracks like the hazy "Colour Swirl", the folky "Rain", and the dense/intense "Brilliant" are 9 minutes of minor key magic, and "Brilliant" adds a dizzying vibe, with it's "down" chorus positively electrifying. The best moment on the album is easily "Change", a song written by lead guitarist Kevin Donaker-Ring. This track is highlighted by Donaker-Ring's chunky guitar, great harmonies, an some of the most eerie "oohs" and "aahs" you'll ever hear. Even though The Shambles sound is gleaned from several styles, Clouds All Day emerges as a work of originality. Treating yourself to Clouds All day is a highly recommended venture." THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE says: "With its shiny guitars and blithe harmonies, the Shambles' debut album is the aural eqivalent of a San Diego weather report -- bright, sunny and perfectly suited to any number of wholesome activities. The jaunty "Days and Maybes" and "I Believe" pay tribute to '60s radio pop, even as Bart's wistful vocals and Kevin's restless guitars keep them breathlessly new." SCOOT QUARTERLY says: "The songs... sparkle with textures, harmonies, and layered guitars. This is a GREAT album, where power pop music shows that it can have depth, meaning, and hooks to keep listeners engaged. Do yourself a favor and pick up this album and let it transport you."CRYPT-O-RAMA #1 says: "The Shambles' influences are easy to spot, but the overall sound is timeless and unique." MISTY LANE #15 (U.K.) SAYS: "This music doesn't just belong to a certain time or space, it could be from the past, the present, or could it be the music of tomorrow?"

Location San Diego, CA - USA

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