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LATEST RELEASE
Our First Trilogy - Out to Get You.
"May you live everyday prepared to die. Living free from regret and the past problems or present distractions that diminishes the quality of your life. Invest in yourself, your health and the footprint you leave behind."
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Suzie Tremblay- Vocals
I believe that music has the power to heal and to touch the deepest parts of the human experience. I bring this perspective to every song, crafting lyrics that are filled with meaning and honesty. I hope that our music will bring you comfort and inspire you on your own journey of healing and self-expression. I have 20 plus years experience performing as a singer and am honored to be sharing the stage with the Shiny Clan.
Influences: Tool, Portishead, Beastie Boys, Mudvayne, Fugazi, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, STP, Krishna Das, Mike Patton, Jill Scott, Morcheeba, Erykah Badhu, Aretha Franklin, Seal, Alice in Chains, Metallica, Deva Premal, Lauren Hill, the list could truly go on and on and spans a multitude of genres...
Projects: Bass player for an un-named hard core band, singer for MusicSpeak, singer for Untapped, singer for A-o-K (Ashes of Karma) and as a trained Yogini I have studied and taught the art of Mantra Meditation and Sanskrit Chanting.
We believe
music has the power to touch the
soul and inspire
deep transformation.
Our music is crafted with care,
reflecting our unique perspective on the world
and our passion for music as
self-expression.
Our goal is to create music
that reflects the human experience
in all its complexity and support our listeners
along their journey.
The Shiny Journey is one defined by each of our unique pasts and influences so please read on to get the full picture of the creative style we share!
John Notaro- Guitar 'io'
John Notaro is a Multi-Instrumentalist/ Composer from northern Vermont. Focused on psychedelic music, heavy metal, avant-garde, and film score among many other genres. With the goal of "building playgrounds for other musicians to play on", John is frequently collaborating with other local artists. John is a versatile guitar player who creates stunning soundscapes with his music. His ability to jam various musical styles together results in a unique and inspired sound that audiences can't get enough of. He's a guitar player who isn't afraid to mix it up and create something entirely new. Fans of all types of music will love the captivating sound that John creates.
John's influences: John Zorn, the Mars Volta, Dillinger Escape Plan, Mike Patton, Meshuggah, Deftones, Tool.
Projects: percussionist in Astral Underground, guitar player in Mushroom Teeth, drummer for Johnny Hick and The Kickers, featured drummer on Afro Futuristic dreams by Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids, film score composer for the film Mercy Brown, .
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Shawn Toussaint- Guitar
Shawn Toussaint began his musical journey playing bass guitar at the age of 13. He is a composer influenced by a variety of metal and grunge era bands. With his unique left-handed playing style and focus on intricate time signatures, he brings a fresh perspective to the music scene. With 30 years of experience behind him, fans love the incredible musical skills he brings to each and every performance.
Influences: Iron maiden, Pantera, Avenged Sevenfold, Tool, Alice in Chains, The Tea Party
Projects: Former original bands include Maximin Grace, Hexnyne and Untapped.
Forrest Thomas
Forrest Thomas is a badass drummer and musician, who's got some seriously stylish and intricate rhythms that'll blow your mind. His beats are so pounding and powerful. His tones are so raw and earthy, you'll feel like you're the middle of a wild jam session in the woods. With tons of experience and a real love for music, Forrest is a true master of his craft.
Forrests influences: Wham, Depeche Mode, Magenta by Crayola, and I am heavily influenced by my peers. I have never been in a corner but painted myself around many of them. My music is included but not limited to all sounds of the banjo.
Brad Woodward
With over two decades of experience, I have developed a unique sound that melds metal, classic rock, blues, and country - all infused with my own personal touch. For the past 15 years, I've had the pleasure of working with John Notaro, exploring new harmonies and arrangements that showcase our shared love for soulful, authentic music.
Brad's influences: Pantera, Korn, Mudvayne, Lamb of God, Devildriver
Projects: Drummer for Why Not, Guitarist for Musical Manslaughter, Featured Bassist on Mushroom Teeth Vol 1
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