The Shamey Jays release album

DEBUT ALBUM FROM GARAGE ROCKERS
The Shamey Jays
Multiple SDMA Nominees Release “Your Pretty Packages”
Produced by The Shamey Jays and Sven Erik Seaholm (The Album Leaf, The Beat Farmers)
Available from Jam Distribution, CD Baby, iTunes and Amazon

CD Release and Concert Saturday May 23rd at Brick By Brick in San Diego
with guest appearances by Joey Harris, Anna Troy Band, Bedpost Buzzards and Endoxi

It’s been a common lament. There’s plenty of music out there today that “rocks,” but precious little that might be described as rock ‘n’ roll. You know, rock ‘n’ roll. The real thing hits the chest and gets the adrenaline pumping, all with a storming beat and a real strong melody to ice the cake. Rare elements today, but a few select artists are rising to the challenge and delivering music that mixes hook filled songs, attitude and manic performances.Introducing The Shamey Jays.

For them, rock ‘n’ roll is a basic equation: Craft a set that swaggers from Rhythm & Blues to garage punk, glam to hard rock. Their debut long-player Your Pretty Packages (Blindspot 117) delivers on all fronts with a dozen classic sounding tracks, strong on the energy, strong on the hooks. Dig the buzz-saw guitar of the brilliantly titled “My Machine Kicks Your Machines Ass,” or the power-pop kick of the title track - the guys know their way around a song, and it shows.

This isn’t an album meant to soothe the soul or cause reflection. No, to the contrary, Your Pretty Packages is meant to rile things up a bit, a soundtrack to kick off the weekend or get the party started.

All four guys in the band have extensive musical résumés and their dues are paid in full.

Founder and front man, Billy Gruff, got his start in 1978, fronting a short-lived New York punk band called The Walls. He dabbled quite busily in the addictions and excesses of the 80s and 90s and survived. Barely. Gruff eventually made his way out to Nevada and then California. Anxious to reconnect with his musical roots he recruited guitarist Matt Silvia (Sweet Tooth), bass man Jerry Rig (Butterface) and drum monster Spud Davenport (Messy Necessities) to form The Shamey Jays.

Ten of the tunes were penned by San Diego songsmith Dave Howard, who has written and placed songs with artists like A.J. Croce, Gregory Page, Berkley Hart, Carolann Ames and the Coyote Problem. Spud Davenport contributes the remaining two songs to round out the album.

As dynamic as Your Pretty Packages is, the twelve songs on offer were honed on the road and that remains the best way to take in the Shamey Jays experience. To that end, the band is kicking off the release of the disc with a “Real Big Rock Show and CD Release” concert on Saturday, May 23rd at 8:30 PM at Brick By Brick in San Diego. The show will feature a special appearance by former Beat Farmer Joey Harris, as well as performances by Anna Troy Band, Bedpost Buzzards and Endoxi.

For those who can’t make the kickoff in San Diego, this CD is the next best thing. Play loud and play often. Whether you see The Shamey Jays in concert or listen to their new album, the end result is the same. Even those who don’t come in as fans leave as converts.

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