Artist description Shadowdancer, formerly known as Made in the Shade, are a 3 piece rock band from Nottingham, England, currently playing local gigs but with plans to go further afield. The current line-up came together in 2002 when David Atkins (vocals, guitar) and Dave Davies (vocals, bass) and Jez Creek (synths, samples, drum programming)were joined by Sharon Clancy (vocals, backing vocals and percussion). Their music combines strong lyrics with a soaring background of keyboards, bass, guitar and drums, combining melody with strange rhythms and odd harmonies. 'We are just trying to incorporate the things that we like, from all the wide variety of music that has influenced and inspired us, into something a bit different, with both melody and intensity, It could be said that the music spans such a large range of influences that it is difficult to categorize, but we don't believe in limiting ourselves to playing just one kind of music.' Live performances veer towards the theatrical with singer David Atkins donning a variety of masks, hats and costumes during songs for dramatic effect. Recently stage performances have included lighting effects and occasionally even backing singers. Audience members seem to be reminded of a variety of past and current bands: The Cure, Velvet Underground, The Waterboys, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Stone Roses, James and Rush. The band members are often perplexed yet flattered by these comparisons. Come and see them!

Music Style retro style rock/progressive

Musical Influences genesis, rush, jethro tull, iq, yes, dream theater, marillion, tangerine dream

Artist History For full history of band check out our website http://www.shadowdancer.info

Group Members David Atkins - vocals, guitars and masks, Jez Creek - synths, samples, drum machine, Dave Davies - vocals and bass guitar. Sharon Clancy - vocal and percussion

Instruments voice, guitar, bass, s ynthesizers, samples, drum machine, percussion

Albums the darkness + the light

Location nottingham, nottinghamshire - United Kingdom

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