Hello everyone,
I am new to the board and I have been a real big fan of Shy's for a long time. As soon as I heard that Shy tried out for Nashville Star I checked the forum out. I didn't see anyone start an official Shy forum so I thought I would. I really hope that the unofficial list is true! I think Shy is so talented and he's a really great guy. He's been playing down in Texas for awhile now and everytime he's in town my friends and I always go see him play. Just in case anyone missed his websites here they are:
www.shyblakeman.com
www.myspace.com/whiskeyfever www.sonicbids.com/ShyBlakeman
I hope everyone likes Shy as much as I do. Hope to talk to all you future fans soon!
Full Version: "OFFICIAL SHY BLAKEMAN POST"
I'm glad to see you post! It's good know that besides me, someone else knows of Shy... LOL
Hey Pop, I know who Shy is too. I have his CD
I don't know too much about him, but I did check out his website and do like his music a lot. I now consider myself a fan! LOL I'll keep following his career, either way. I love music as long as it sounds good, and he definitely sounds good! So, I will keep listening, no matter what!
I picked up his new cd "Southern Roots Revival". My favorite song is Sweet Southern Woman and the preacher at the beginning is awesome. I'm glad Shy isn't afraid to think outside the box.
Quote:Kat, you have an amazing collection of CDs it seems. Next contest will be for a Texan named Ronnie Caywood btw.
Hey Pop, I know who Shy is too. I have his CD
Pop, I know who Shy is also but don't have his CD...
I met Shy last year in Austin, TX. What a performer! I'm sure his cd is great, but I think people would be missing out if they didn't get to see him live.
Shy's folks were really nice and probably have a lot to do with Shy's caring demeanour. Good Luck in 2006!
Shy's folks were really nice and probably have a lot to do with Shy's caring demeanour. Good Luck in 2006!
His new CD is available thru CDBaby. I have his first CD which I really like a lot! I will be listening to the new one tomorrow for sure (and probably ordering).
Here is the direct link thru CDBaby if anyone else wants to check it out:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/blakeman2
http://cdbaby.com/cd/blakeman
Here is the direct link thru CDBaby if anyone else wants to check it out:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/blakeman2
http://cdbaby.com/cd/blakeman
Here is an article I found about Shy. I just thought yall might want to read it.
Just 6 weeks ago, Shy Blakeman thought he had seen his last sunrise. He was in Dallas, just after a gig, when a mugger tried to rob his friend. Shy intervened not knowing what the mugger would do. This resulted in a shot through his jaw straight through the jugular vein.From the time he was shot till he found him self in an ambulance, he thought that he was spending his last night on earth. His vision became negative quality snapshots and he fought himself to stay conscious. If he fell asleep, he thought that would be the end of him.
Shy must not be finished here just yet. Like a cat with 9 lives, he just keeps on living. Once in the ambulance, he realized that he would live. But then, his thoughts turned to music. Would he be able to sing again? Shy has been around music his whole life. His father started "the Whiskey Fever Band" in Laramie, Wyoming back in 1979, when Shy was only 6. His father was the lead singer of this Southern Rock band, following the outlaw movement started by Willie and Waylon. This band weathered many changes over the years, such as musicians and states. But, it weathered the years and found it self back in the great state that inspired itıs existence. The Whiskey Fever Band returned to itıs Texas roots in 1994.
When Shy came to the guitar himself at age 14, his musical idols were far from country. He listened to the Reggae, Ska, and Punk that dominated the California scene of his teens. At 16, he moved to Texas and began writing songs as a means to pick up girls. He was a typical teenager, with a great love for music.
He grew up a little and moved to New York, where in addition to teaching, he played guitar for a successful punk band called Reluctant 131 and were finding a receptive audience.
However, Shy was growing out of his punk phase. Straight up Punk music did not have enough of an emotional release for Shy. He wanted to write songs filled with stories that meant something. He needed music with more soul and deeper roots.
So in 2001, when he could not return to work in New York he quit the band and moved back to Texas. He began composing sincere and truthful songs that expressed the insightful man he had grown into.
When his father decided to retire from the Whiskey Fever Band just a few years ago, Shy Blakeman just could not let his father's legacy die. He stacked the band with talent and dedicated himself to his fatherıs legacy of honky tonkin' southern rock, with a touch of the blues.
Their first album "Downtown Women" is filled with catchy songs and features some great names in music: Gary P. Nunn, Rusty Weir, and Miranda Lambert. The Band currently opens for the likes of Cory Morrow, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Bill Pritchet, and Darrel Dodd to name a few. They gig from Wichita Falls, to Corpus Christi, Louisiana to Lubbock. Committed to all types of country, they range from Texas swing, to country-jazz to bluegrass. And they are committed to the hard work and touring that it takes to succeed.
With all this going for him, Shy was too resilient to let a little something like a gunshot wound get in his way. On January 17, he will sing again on stage with his band, in his new hometown of Longview, after a 6 week recovery.
Regardless of the fact that it was music that inadvertently got him shot, giving up music never crossed his mind. On the contrary, Shy realized how important music is to him. It is what he wants to do with the rest of his life.
I asked Shy what he learned from his brush with death, and he said 2 things: not to put off till tomorrow what one can do today, and how much his loved ones mean to him.
He wanted to say thanks for all the love and support shown to him during these trying past weeks. Your thoughts and prayers have meant everything to him. Despite a gun shot wound, Shy Blakeman and the Whiskey Fever Band are still going strong. Their music contains more passion for life than ever. Shy is eager to perform and eager to return to the studio for a second album. This album he promises will be even deeper in lyrics. It will also branch out into more country styles that were left off the first album, such as blue grass, Americana and country rock. Check 'em out. They have all the heart, drive, history and skill to become a Texas legend.
When Shy Blakeman is 65, he hopes to still be singing for a crowd that can sing along. We wish him the best and congratulate him on his courage to keep on livin'.
Can't believe he went through all of that!
Just 6 weeks ago, Shy Blakeman thought he had seen his last sunrise. He was in Dallas, just after a gig, when a mugger tried to rob his friend. Shy intervened not knowing what the mugger would do. This resulted in a shot through his jaw straight through the jugular vein.From the time he was shot till he found him self in an ambulance, he thought that he was spending his last night on earth. His vision became negative quality snapshots and he fought himself to stay conscious. If he fell asleep, he thought that would be the end of him.
Shy must not be finished here just yet. Like a cat with 9 lives, he just keeps on living. Once in the ambulance, he realized that he would live. But then, his thoughts turned to music. Would he be able to sing again? Shy has been around music his whole life. His father started "the Whiskey Fever Band" in Laramie, Wyoming back in 1979, when Shy was only 6. His father was the lead singer of this Southern Rock band, following the outlaw movement started by Willie and Waylon. This band weathered many changes over the years, such as musicians and states. But, it weathered the years and found it self back in the great state that inspired itıs existence. The Whiskey Fever Band returned to itıs Texas roots in 1994.
When Shy came to the guitar himself at age 14, his musical idols were far from country. He listened to the Reggae, Ska, and Punk that dominated the California scene of his teens. At 16, he moved to Texas and began writing songs as a means to pick up girls. He was a typical teenager, with a great love for music.
He grew up a little and moved to New York, where in addition to teaching, he played guitar for a successful punk band called Reluctant 131 and were finding a receptive audience.
However, Shy was growing out of his punk phase. Straight up Punk music did not have enough of an emotional release for Shy. He wanted to write songs filled with stories that meant something. He needed music with more soul and deeper roots.
So in 2001, when he could not return to work in New York he quit the band and moved back to Texas. He began composing sincere and truthful songs that expressed the insightful man he had grown into.
When his father decided to retire from the Whiskey Fever Band just a few years ago, Shy Blakeman just could not let his father's legacy die. He stacked the band with talent and dedicated himself to his fatherıs legacy of honky tonkin' southern rock, with a touch of the blues.
Their first album "Downtown Women" is filled with catchy songs and features some great names in music: Gary P. Nunn, Rusty Weir, and Miranda Lambert. The Band currently opens for the likes of Cory Morrow, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Bill Pritchet, and Darrel Dodd to name a few. They gig from Wichita Falls, to Corpus Christi, Louisiana to Lubbock. Committed to all types of country, they range from Texas swing, to country-jazz to bluegrass. And they are committed to the hard work and touring that it takes to succeed.
With all this going for him, Shy was too resilient to let a little something like a gunshot wound get in his way. On January 17, he will sing again on stage with his band, in his new hometown of Longview, after a 6 week recovery.
Regardless of the fact that it was music that inadvertently got him shot, giving up music never crossed his mind. On the contrary, Shy realized how important music is to him. It is what he wants to do with the rest of his life.
I asked Shy what he learned from his brush with death, and he said 2 things: not to put off till tomorrow what one can do today, and how much his loved ones mean to him.
He wanted to say thanks for all the love and support shown to him during these trying past weeks. Your thoughts and prayers have meant everything to him. Despite a gun shot wound, Shy Blakeman and the Whiskey Fever Band are still going strong. Their music contains more passion for life than ever. Shy is eager to perform and eager to return to the studio for a second album. This album he promises will be even deeper in lyrics. It will also branch out into more country styles that were left off the first album, such as blue grass, Americana and country rock. Check 'em out. They have all the heart, drive, history and skill to become a Texas legend.
When Shy Blakeman is 65, he hopes to still be singing for a crowd that can sing along. We wish him the best and congratulate him on his courage to keep on livin'.
Can't believe he went through all of that!
That is an incredible story. Thanks for sending that and I wish him the best. CG2
I look forward to hearing & seeing him on the show. He will make a lot of new fans, who will putting in many votes 4 him. I'm sure. It's good 2 c a thread started 4 him!
Has anyone heard his remake of "Knockin' On Heavens Door? It's incredible!
It's on his myspace site:
Knockin' on heavens door
It's on his myspace site:
Knockin' on heavens door
Yes, I just did...after reading the story you sent in, I checked his website and that is the first song I went to. I liked his music alot. Shy will definetly do well on the show. I off to get his CD. CG2
Wait till you see him live! He's got one of the best live shows in the Texas Music Scene. You can see he puts 150% in to each one of shows. I've never seen a bad Shy Blakeman concert and I've seen him like 20 times.
I just listened to the clips of his "Southern Roots Revival" CD on CDBaby and placed my order already . I have his first CD and can't wait to add this one to my collection!!
Woo-hoo, I hope the rumor-mill is true so I can see him on the show!
Woo-hoo, I hope the rumor-mill is true so I can see him on the show!
i am a shy fan,
he stayed in my guest house once
super nice guy and extrememly talented
ande
he stayed in my guest house once
super nice guy and extrememly talented
ande
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Hello everyone,
I am new to the board and I have been a real big fan of Shy's for a long time. As soon as I heard that Shy tried out for Nashville Star I checked the forum out. I didn't see anyone start an official Shy forum so I thought I would. I really hope that the unofficial list is true! I think Shy is so talented and he's a really great guy. He's been playing down in Texas for awhile now and everytime he's in town my friends and I always go see him play. Just in case anyone missed his websites here they are:
www.shyblakeman.com
www.myspace.com/whiskeyfever www.sonicbids.com/ShyBlakeman
I hope everyone likes Shy as much as I do. Hope to talk to all you future fans soon!
I've ordered his CD too! I found it after reading about him on this thread. Can't wait.
Amazing story BTW
Amazing story BTW
does anyone know when the finalists will be official??
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does anyone know when the finalists will be official??
March 14th I think is, when they telecast the first episode of the Nashville Star. Until then there will not be an offical release of information because "they" don't want us to know what we already "unoffically know". That's the way it is...
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FINAL CONTESTANTS CHOSEN FOR SEASON 4
The Producers of Nashville Star would like to thank each and every one of the over 20,000 people who auditioned for this year's show. At this time, all contestants being considered for a spot on the show have been contacted.
Tune in March 14 at 10/9C to see who made the cut when Big & Rich kick off the new season!
thanks Pop.
I was looking at Shy's website (it's going under some new construction now) and in looking at his schedule, he doesnt have a gig listed for approx. the last week in Jan. or first week of February. February 25th is the last gig he has listed until MAY 5th. Maybe that is a clue that he is going to be busy "elsewhere" during those times....like maybe Nashville? Just a thought.
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Lets keep the "official shy blakeman post" at the top!!
I just absolutely think Shy Blakeman is the best thing since sliced bread!!!
Tina-Marie
www.myspace.com/texasmusicchic
www.myspace.com/whiskeyfever
Lets keep the "official shy blakeman post" at the top!!
I just absolutely think Shy Blakeman is the best thing since sliced bread!!!
Tina-Marie
www.myspace.com/texasmusicchic
www.myspace.com/whiskeyfever
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I was looking at Shy's website (it's going under some new construction now) and in looking at his schedule, he doesnt have a gig listed for approx. the last week in Jan. or first week of February. February 25th is the last gig he has listed until MAY 5th. Maybe that is a clue that he is going to be busy "elsewhere" during those times....like maybe Nashville? Just a thought.
I know for a fact that he will be on TV, 14 March 2006... for the first episode of Nashville Star IV. And I should add that Casey will be on the show with him.
I can't wait to see Shy on the show. He will bring incredible energy and individuality. Anybody who has never seen Shy perform, you're in for a treat!!!
Good morning, everyone. Shy will be playing in Houston tonight at Blanco's. I'm sure it will be a great show, so if you are around Houston go check him out!!! Friday, he will be in Nacogdoches,TX. My friends and I will surely be there. I've seen him play in Nac many times and it is always a kick ass show!! Sometimes if we're lucky, we even get to hang out with him after the show.
Shy will be playing at the Bourbon St. Bar & Grill in College Station, TX tonight if you get a change to come out!
Tina-Marie
www.myspace.com/whiskeyfever
www.myspace.com/texasmusicchic
Tina-Marie
www.myspace.com/whiskeyfever
www.myspace.com/texasmusicchic
hey, what is everyone's favorite Shy Blakeman song???
I have to say mine is "Sweet Southern Woman" and "Shine". I really hope he will do "Shine" on the show.
I have to say mine is "Sweet Southern Woman" and "Shine". I really hope he will do "Shine" on the show.
I really like the duet with Miranda Lambert "Crying In Your Sleep" and also the song "Downtown Women" from his first CD.
I need to order his CD ... pretty soon
Erwin, he has 2 CDs available. You can hear 2:00 minutes of most of the songs on the CD over at CDBaby so that you can really get a good idea what his music is like.
I have his first CD already and have ordered the 2nd one from CD Baby just recently.
Here is a link if you want to check it out:
1st CD: http://cdbaby.com/cd/blakeman
2nd CD: http://cdbaby.com/cd/blakeman2
I have his first CD already and have ordered the 2nd one from CD Baby just recently.
Here is a link if you want to check it out:
1st CD: http://cdbaby.com/cd/blakeman
2nd CD: http://cdbaby.com/cd/blakeman2
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I just listened to the clips of his "Southern Roots Revival" CD on CDBaby and placed my order already . I have his first CD and can't wait to add this one to my collection!!
Woo-hoo, I hope the rumor-mill is true so I can see him on the show!
so, have you received your new cd yet?? I hope you have gotten a chance to listen to it. It plays in my car over and over. Gosh, March 14th seems too far away. The anticipation is killing me..!!
Shy, I caught you a delicious bass!!! and if you make it on Nashville Star, I'll bake you a cake or something...
It's from our favorite movie....Napolean Dynamite
It's from our favorite movie....Napolean Dynamite
This is a picture of Shy at Sharpie's in Shreveport on New Years 2005!! I love his intensity!! You rock my socks off Shy!! 
Sorry it's so big..I tried to follow Pop's advice, but I guess I screwed that one up..
Thanks for posting that pic but now it's just a tad small.. anything in the range of 380 - 450 pixels wide presents very well here on the forum... You could import again, check your pixel width, and then slowly go down in size. I never reduce in a step of the 75% size, which is a reduction of 25%. Don't click on the 25% because it really goes down is size fast...
Hopefully this just didn't confumble you more... sorry...
Hopefully this just didn't confumble you more... sorry...
Here is a great picture of Shy singing his heart out!! I can't wait to see you on the show. You're such a hottie!!
I"m so excited..I knew Shy would make it on the show..I can't wait to see his energy on stage. I'm behind you all the way. Congrats, you deserve it.
Congratulations on the finals, Shy!
Way to go Shy!!! We will be there for the taping on March 7th!! And we will all be barefoot!!!! HE HE HE
Tina-Marie ;-)
www.myspace.com/whiskeyfever
www.myspace.com/texasmusicchic
Tina-Marie ;-)
www.myspace.com/whiskeyfever
www.myspace.com/texasmusicchic
Tina, that's a great idea...All Shy supporters must come barefoot....Congrats Shy on making the show... Everyone is so proud of you...
Thanks for the story...wow! I really like his sound, can detect the Waylon influence.
Best of luck to Shy!
Best of luck to Shy!
Hey everyone...Shy's new single "Going Back to Texas" is number 50 on the Texas Music Chart Please call up your favorite radio station and request Shy Blakeman..
Go Shy...Soul Rebels Unite!!
Go Shy...Soul Rebels Unite!!
Great news! That is one of my favorite songs on his new CD, along with Sweet Southern Woman and Shine.
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For Shy's fans I just wanted to say that www.lahotcountry.com internet station is featuring Shy's version of 'Knocking on Heaven's Door' in their 'Six Hot New Songs' on the Billboard Top 20 show. They play the songs between Billoard song #9 - #10 usually. I liked it a lot more than I expected I would. This is going to be a great season.
Hey everyone...Shy's second single "Going Back to Texas" is now #38 on the Texas Music Chart . To request the song you can go to Shy's website to find a list of radio stations that are spinning his new single. ....
VOTE SHY BLAKEMAN FOR NASHVILLE STAR!!!
SOUL REBELS UNITE!!
VOTE SHY BLAKEMAN FOR NASHVILLE STAR!!!
SOUL REBELS UNITE!!
Wow, that is great news about this song!
I heard Shy Blakeman on KYKX 105.7 in Longview, TX. He co-hosted the morning show with Danny. Shy played "Little Things" and "Don't it make you want to dance". It was a great interview. Shy definitely has a lot of personality and charisma.
VOTE SHY FOR NASHVILLE STAR!!
VOTE SHY FOR NASHVILLE STAR!!
Please visit Shy's new website...you can listen to his new album "Southern Roots Revival". you can also learn more about him at www.myspace.com/whiskeyfever
I listened to a few of the songs and they sound great. I will go back and listen to the others when I am not at work. Thanks for sharing, Shygirl!
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