Artist description Momma Shanks is a songwriting project among friends who met in Charlottesville, Virginia. The idea behind the band is to create interesting music that blends rhythm, melody, harmony and lyrics in a method as diverse as the individual members' influences.

Music Style Guitar-driven modern rock

Musical Influences Abba to Ziggy Marley

Similar Artists Jane's Addiction, Pixies, Sly and the Family Stone, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie

Artist History Momma Shanks formed in the fall of 1997, writing and performing the music that would become "WhatAm I?". Recording and producution of the band's debut CD continued until it's independent release in 1999. The band has continued to perform in support of the CD around central Virginia and radio play has taken Momma Shanks to listeners in Colorado and Ohio. Internet broadcasts on CD101.com (broadcasting from Columbus, Ohio) has developed listener support in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, England, Peru and Japan.

Group Members Alex Ritchie - lead vocals; Ben Hadley - guitar, vocals; Keith Berets - guitar, vocals; Scott Dangler - bass, vocals; Vijay Shanker - drums

Albums What Am I?, Who's Your Momma? (Live at Trax)

Location Charlottesville, VA - USA

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