Artist description 6-piece alternative pop/rock band

Music Style Pop / Rock

Musical Influences James Taylor, Dave Matthews, Eric Johnson, Stuart Copeland, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Jaco Pastorius

Similar Artists Dave Matthews Band

Artist History Fade 2 Shade traces its roots back to the campus of St Cloud, MN. Since its inception in the fall of 1997, Fade 2 Shade has established itself as a hard working, incredibly talented band, with a strong following in the Midwest Area. Building on the success of their debut EP titled Illumination, Fade 2 Shade has just released their debut LP, titled "TIME WILL TELL", on Angel Beach Records. Fade 2 Shade consists of six members, all of which bring something different to the table. Having been compared to the Dave Matthews Band, Fade 2 Shade is known for its ability to create rhythms and sounds not usually performed by a standard rock band. Having settled in the Twin Cities Area, Fade 2 Shade is engaging in a nationwide tour in the spring of 2001, which will take them to locations throughout the Midwest to Colorado and Wyoming to Michigan and West Virginia to the Far South, such as Texas and Louisiana.

Group Members Craig Heitkamp (Vocals/Guitar), Matt Everson (Guitar)Derrick Raiter (Percussion/Vocals), Randy Engelmayer (Bass/Vocals)Ryan Inselman (Drumkit/Vocals), Andrew Kopp (Saxophone/Flute)

Instruments Voice, Guitar, Percussion, Bass, Woodwinds

Albums Time will tell, Illumination

Location Minneapolis, Minnesota - USA

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