Artist description Band personnel ranges from the 'core four' to an eight piece. Music changes w/ the different musicians that play. Anything from harmonica/guitar driven blues, to jazz funk with horns and keys. Music ranges from longer, jammed out improvisation to shorter written out party rock.

Music Style Bluesy-Funky-Earth Rock

Musical Influences Grateful Dead/Allman Bros/Phish

Similar Artists Wilco, Jayhawks

Artist History Formed in 1992 as Boneshakers, w/ Dan Coffey (bass,guitar), Brian Impellizeri (drums), Mike Liskowitz (guitar) and Doug Drake (guitar, slide). Joined in 1994 by Sam Simmons on percussion and built a local following by playing shows in NJ/PA and occasionally NY.

Group Members Dan Coffey (bass, vocals) Doug Drake (guitar,slide,vocals) Mike Liskowitz (guitar, vocals) Brian Impellizeri (drums, vocals) Sam 'Sci-Fi' Simmons (percussive things)

Instruments bass, 2 guitars, drums, congas, (occasional harmonica, sax, trumpet and keys)

Albums 1997's Walkin Out My Soul (420 Records) , forthcoming live album entitled 'Melon Seeds - Vol 1.'

Press Reviews US1, Trenton Times, Princeton Packet, Out on the Town, Jersey Beat. Read em at www.shaxe.com

Additional Info The Shaxe are rehearsing new songs for the follow up to their quick selling debut.

Location Lambertville, NJ - USA

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