Where is the Texas Music at?

I was searching for blogs about local Texas music the other day and was shocked at what I couldn't find! I couldn't find one single blog about the local East Texas music scene. This was both frustrating and sad. There is so much talent in this area I just can't believe that no one has something going. I did find many blogs about the Dallas area and Dallas is close, but yet so far away. And it seems  in a totally different world. Same for the Austin area. Grant it, there are great things happening in both those areas, but that is not home. Home is East Texas and to me that is where it is  happening!

Now, I run a website which lists just a small fraction of our great local talent and I would like to share with you one of those local talents.

Now this is SHINEBOX.

We have Donny Hyles on Bass, Marty Arbter on Drums, and Richard Raines on Guitar. The band formed in 2003 and has been rocking the East Texas area since. I personally love these guys. Not only are they some of the best musicians around, but they bring professionalism back to the local music scene. They are tight when they play and they put their hearts in it. There is never a dull moment when they are around. Whether they are rocking Leon's Steak House in Longview or at Harrah's Casino in Shreveport La., they are always on the money. The moment they are on the stage they begin to "shine"!

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These guy's are amazing. So much energy and spunk when they play.

Now on to their serious side.

These guy's are seasoned musicians and have all toured over the years with big deals and songs on the billboard [ Right To Remain Silent, number 4 for 26 weeks is just one]. But they were ready to bring it back to the people! And we are so glad that they missed us common folk.
After forming in 2003 they played all around the area collecting fans like flies to honey. This was not hard to do with their unique style and the atmosphere they created just by being in the room. Can we say electric?

They continued to grow in East Texas and  were spotted by musician and producer Rhandy Simmons, he offerd to sign them with his label Siesta Records LLC.. At Rhandys' studio, Siesta Ranch Stuidos in Gilmer, Texas, they recorded their debut album, Channel One in 2007.

With the orginal style they bring to the rock genre it is no surprise that Cannel One is a huge hit. By keeping it real to the fans I know that they will excel in their dreams and goals in life. We wish them the best. I for one am looking forward to what their next album will bring us.To see and hear more about SHINEBOX and to purchase their music visit http://www.shinebox.com/ or check them out on myspace at www.myspace.com/shineboxtexas