Band Spotlight: The Shivers
This week’s Band Spotlight features a NYC band, The Shivers. Read on to learn more about them, in their own words—in this case, the words of Keith Zarriello, guitarist/vocalist.
Band name: The Shivers
Band members:
Evan Pazner-drums, percussion
Ben Jones-bass, vocals
Will Martina-cello, percussion
Joanne Schornikow-piano, organ, vocals
Keith Zarriello-guitar, vocals
Website(s):
www.outerboroughrecords.com
http://www.myspace.com/shiversnyc
Formed in:
1999
Location:
NYC
Genre/sound:
film music, hip-hop, soul, rock, jazz, blues
For fans of:
music and activism
Best description you’ve heard of your music:
I’ve never heard a good description, people are ignorant.
Describe your best (or worst!) live performance:
When I cried on stage in front of people and their parents dressed in my Loews movie theatre employee outfit as I 
was acting out a skit for the people which included a broom and dustpan. It was a breakdown and the worst experience.
Releases:
Charades, 2004 self released
20 tracks, 69 minutes, 17 page booklet. Available for sale by paypal: $10 to charadesmusic@hotmail.com or by check/money order contact kzarriello@gmail.com for more details.
Tell us about the song(s) you’re providing: This track is on our new album Phone Calls available for sale at www.myspace.com/shiversnyc (click on blog for details) recorded in 3 different locations with a lot of percussion and time.
Upcoming show dates:
Thursday Feb 8th at 10pm
Arlene’s Grocery
95 Stanton St.
NYC
Thursday, March 8th at 10pm
Mo Pitkins
34 Avenue A
NYC
see www.myspace.com/shiversnyc for more dates including dates at South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX.
Anything else we should know about you:
A portion of the proceeds of our latest album Phone Calls will go to a young Indian girl whom we sponsor. A big part of our music and experience is social and political activism. We are working to help the underprivileged children of the world and we are active members in the 9/11 Truth Movement (ny911truth.org). We think we are at an imperative time on this earth when people must get involved to prevent the evil powers that be from doing any more damage. The Truth is out there we must make it known. 9/11 Truth! We believe in peace, love and respect for all humans and animals!
So there you have it! Check out The Shivers’ “Half Invisible” in the radio.blog.
If you’d would like to recommend a band to be spotlighted, or if you’re in a band that would like to be spotlighted, drop me an email at susan@kulturblog.com.
[...] In 2004, The Shivers released Charades, an overlooked album that definitely has something going for it. I never knew that much about the band (maybe you can help me out if you know more), but from what I have read, it sounds like Zarriello has had quite a range of experiences. I read some interview hosted by his old record label, Whiskey and Apples, having something to do with being a mime and working on an organic farm in Montreal, but I try to take everything I read with a grain of salt, so I’m not really confident I know the whole story. From what appears to be another interview done with Kulterblog, Zarriello states “A big part of our music and experience is social and political activism. We are working to help the underprivileged children of the world and we are active members in the 9/11 Truth Movement (ny911truth.org). We think we are at an imperative time on this earth when people must get involved to prevent the evil powers that be from doing any more damage…. We believe in peace, love and respect for all humans and animals!” A portion of the proceeds for Phone Calls will go to a young Indian girl whom the band sponsors. [...]
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