Shyster was conceived back in May of '93 in Orlando, FL under the influence of heavy metal and California punk. The fiery and typically always-changing-members quartet established itself through a series of demos, albums ("Say Uncle," 1996; "February," 1998) and compilations (including locally produced "Spirit of '99" and "1998 Orlando Music Awards"). And for its live impact, the band has taken the trophy in the Punk category for two Orlando Music Awards. Through it all, Shyster has triumphed where many have failed: longevity.
After almost six years of releasing 7-inchers and CDs, and tirelessly traveling around the country playing basements and bowling alleys, you'd think Shyster singer-guitarist (and main songwriter) Mike Levin would have had his fill of the punk-rock lifestyle. But he continues to make music, now in New York with his new band, The New Lows.
I am hosting a holiday party at Club Blur on Saturday, December 6th with Live Performances by: "The Slackers" (NYC Ska), "Part One Tribe" (Long Beach/ Skunk Records), "Tribal Style", and "Full Fledged Unit"
TICKETS are limited, so PURCHASE NOW @ WWW. JIMMYSPARTYS. COM
20% of ALL ticket sales will benefit Kimi Carrier’s medical expense fund to assist in her recovery from Thyroid Cancer (www. kimibenefit. com).
I saw a lot of shows while living in Harrisonburg (VA). But seeing Shyster in the basement of the Spaghetti house (that must have been like '97...) is a show that I will never forget. I don't know how many times I played the tracks from "Say Uncle" on the air at WXJM, but it was never enough.
