Tiffany Shea Songwriter, Producer, Lead Singer, Guitar, Piano
My MAIN BAND MEMBERS with whom I've toured the last several years are: Jace Bersin on Guitar (8 Years), Miguel Fair on Bass (4 Years) and Pete Abdou on Drums (4 years). THESE ARE THE PEOPLE HIGHLIGHTED IN THE EPK.
However, I've had a myriad of exquisite players through the years both on stage and in studio to whom I'm forever grateful: Gabriel Martinez, Dave Karnes, Rich Stitzel, Gary Batts, Chad Allen, Chris Copeland, Timothy Roberts, Steve Browne, Chris VanTassel, Neil Schnell, Jim Kisselburg, Jerry Pommer, Andrew Davis, Brandon Bumpus, Cole Freeman, & Craig Sweeden. I hope I'm not forgetting anybody. I'm sure I am. I'll review my notes and update the list.
Here's the Official EPK:
TURN OFF THE MUSIC THAT'S ALREADY PLAYING At The Top of The Page BEFORE WATCHING!!
A Recent Review:
Tiffany Shea is an award winning American singer-songwriter known for her powerfully structured and emotionally intense songs that tackle a wide range of subjects, including the rigors of modern love, spirituality and personal tragedy.
Acclaimed by her contemporaries, Shea consistently reconciles her love/hate relationship with a fickle music industry by recording albums brimming with original material, and this is reflected in the company she keeps - having been billed with the likes of B. B. King, Ani DiFranco, BareNaked Ladies, and Natalie Merchant.
Tiffany Shea has recently expanded her resume by writing "Phoenix" - a collection of hits demonstrating the expressiveness of her four-octave voice.
The album retains the eccentric, idiosyncratic, and literary lyrical edge for which Shea is best known; and her eclectic and meticulous musical and production styling continues to bolster her fan base on both sides of the Atlantic.
Influences
What artist of any kind hasn't been inspired by other people's art?! Exhibit A: An Artists' Digital Portrait of Muses Thru the Ages. This reminds me to constantly change, grow, become, emote and explore. I think this anonymous piece is absolutely stunning.
(TURN OFF THE MUSIC THAT'S ALREADY PLAYING before watching this!!)
My Specific Musical Influences? IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER: Led Zepplin, Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac, Sting, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, U2, Johnny Cash, Butch Walker, Tool/Perfect Circle, Counting Crows, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Matthew Good Band, Lenny Kravitz, Journey, Eminem, Cranberries, Patti Griffin, Jeff Buckley, Tori Amos, Depeche Mode, Ella Fitzgerald, Peter Gabriel, Heart, Live, Greg McCormack (Jester's Folly, Dirty Helen), Maroon 5, Pat Benetar, BB King, Duran Duran, Melissa Etheridge, Ani DiFranco, Blue October, Sheryl Crow, Bush, Indigo Girls, The Doors, Janet Jackson, Matchbox 20, Moby, Bjork, Prince, Sarah McLachlan, Santana, Blondie, Seal, Patrice Pike/Sister 7, Coldplay, Belinda Carlisle, Foreigner, Erasure, Incubus, Portishead, Anything Indie or Jazz, Classical, Experimental, Organic, Creative, Stimulating & just Groovy & Sexy... yeah, I just like great music.
more general?...anybody who/anything that is sincere and honest and inspired and entertaining... anyone who has a sense of excellence in their craft; anything passionate-- a fantastically intriguing conversation-- the ocean-- a sky with no clouds & no pollution (especially at sunrise or sunset)-- the open road-- world travel...1,000 year old castles & churches, any of the natural or man-made wonders of the world-- independent & foreign films-- cherished reunions with loved ones-- live theatre/ballet/modern dance, listening to kids under age 10 share their thoughts in conversation and watching them play without a care in the world-- a good laugh with good friends-- listening to poetry slams--giving to people in any way small or big-- sharing any of my art forms & embracing the work of others-- general psychology and philosophy-- trying to embrace the reality of living simply, loving generously, caring deeply, and speaking kindly, freely and truthfully. 80's Glam Rock, 90's Grunge, Classic Funk, Texas Blues ...power-passion-rockin-emotional-sexy-funky-creative-art. Yep. That kinda covers it!
Sounds Like
NOTHING YOU'VE EVER HEARD, AND EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER LOVED!
*2008: Tiffany has been writing and recording like crazy, and developing a new album!! She pops up to do solo shows from time to time, so catch her when you can!
*December 07: Tiffany finished a successful 2-week solo TOUR in ITALY!!
(with Austin Dame, Ginger Leigh)
*150-250 shows per year in the US and Europe since 1997.
*Dallas and Fort Worth Local Music Awards: Best Alternative Rock Band, Best Alternative Rock Album, Best Female Vocalist (twice), Best Acoustic Show (twice).
*12 Albums Recorded and Released.
*Magazine Covers & Press: Buddy Texas Original Music Magazine (Cover March 2005), countless newspaper articles and local & regional, television interviews, 'lots' of radio interviews & live performances internationally.
*Notable Venues Played: CBGB's (NYC), Bluebird Cafe (Nashville),
Starplex Amphitheatre (Dallas), SXSW Showcases (Austin), Mardi Gras (Galveston), AFI Film Festival (Los Angeles), Solo Tour in England (March 05),
Solo Tour in Italy (Dec 07), 138 show National Tour with Band (March-Dec 04)
*Billed With: BB King, BareNaked Ladies, Ani DiFranco, Blondie, Lileth Fair, Johnny Lang, Jason Bonham Band, Indigo Girls, Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart), Lisa Loeb, Muddy Waters Jr., Natalie Merchant (10,000 Maniacs), Semisonic, Better Than Ezra, Fastball, Smashmouth, Patrice Pike (Rock Star: Supernova), Susan Gibson (writer of "Wide Open Spaces"), Derek Trucks Band. Tiff was invited as a solo artist to open the Counting Crows show in 2007.
*Fun Facts: AFI Film Festival in Los Angeles-- we played for 9 days-- opening/closing parties included. It's the 2nd largest film festival in the U.S. (Sundance is 1). It was the premiere of "O Brother Where Art Thou." George Clooney and Holly Hunter were both there.
Tiffany made the top 25 semi-finalists out of over 160,000 entries in 6 countries for CBS Television Series "Rock Star: INXS" in 2005, and again for "Rock Star: Supernova" in 2006.
Yeah.... We've been busy.
AWAY FROM YOU (above)
GHOST (above)
this is Tiff's interpretation of the Indigo Girls' tune, originally done on guitar by the artist
WAITING (above)...this is a show with Austin Dames Susan Gibson and Ginger Leigh. There is 2 minutes of hysterical banter at the beginning-- but to go straight to Tiff's performance, start playing video at 2:20...
"Tiffany Shea is hardly a gentle balladeer with a wounded heart. She sings with raw passion and throws down energetic shows of original alt-pop-rock. Shea is a cool jewel with an attitude..."
--- Fort Worth Star Telegram (Texas)
"I watched as kids in their teens stood just inches from the stage hanging on to her every word...they were caught in a trance that she wove with her vibrant voice, animated facial expressions and intermittent sincere dialogue."
--- review of a show from the 2004 National "Phoenix" Tour www.strutteronthetown.com
"She's got a tight band and a strong voice on her own often angst-filled songs which lose neither power nor promise in translation."
--- Buddy Magazine (Texas)
"Musical Sushi...Raw, Delectible, Modern and Entertaining."
--- Go!Triad (Winston-Salem, N. Carolina)
"The Tiffany Shea Band is like the little engine that could."
--- The Weekender (Boston, Mass.)
"Tiffany Shea puts the rock where it needs to go."
--- Creative Loafing, (Atlanta, GA)
"Her songs deliver universal themes in a pop-flavored package"
--- Dallas Morning News, (Dallas, TX)
"She's also a hoot. Shea played more than three hours of original music at her CD Release party, then she attended the Grammy Awards by creating a fake employee identification card, wearing a fake uniform, sneaking inside the convention center, then changing into a dress, and using another faked all-access pass. That kind of chutzpah, combined with obvious talent and stage presence, makes Shea a favorite of yours and ours."
--- FW Weekly, (Fort Worth, TX)
It was really nice to meet you at Sues the other day. Sorry we were not able to make it back out on Sunday for your show! We really wanted to be there. Hope you come back soon!
My heart was sad to find out you're in Austin but then I realized I now have more excuses to go to Austin!! WOOT! Hope you are doing well -- can't wait to see you again. :)
I'm addicted! I loved seeing and meetin' you the other night!! You're awesome, so funny, and just a great show!! Thanks for the kind words about Julie being happy...we're truly happy together!! :) Love ya! Hope to see you again soon! - Regina
I love listening to your music! I need to get an updated copy of your cd! Anyway, are you still going to party and be girly with me? Bring your jammies tomorrow and your laughter! Need you to make me laugh!
