Girlie Show Interview at OklaTravelNet (featuring Shelly and Rob)
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Category: Music
Hey Dudes and Dudettes,
OklaTravelNet will interview the organizers of The Girlie Show and they have invited us to come along and perform a song to help promote the Girlie Show this weekend. OklaTravelNet hosts a daily broadcast at noon, live from Riverwind Casino in Norman, Oklahoma. Watch the live broadcast Wednesday, October 10th at noon at http://oklatravelnet.com and if you miss us, you can watch the archive (but I don't know how long it will be aailable).
We're trying to decide what song to perform, so email me at shellyphelps@yahoo.com if you have one you want to hear!!!!
Rob and I will perform a 30 minute set at the Girlie Show on Saturday, October 13, 3:30 p.m., at the Farmers Public Market. There will be lots of awesome music, art and food. Find out more at www.thegirlieshow.net
Shelly and Rob To Perform Live in KGOU Studios
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Tune in to KGOU 105.7/106.3 this Sunday, from 1 - 4 p.m. to hear Shelly and Rob perform for a special Weekend Blues! The one and only "Hardluck" Jim Johnson will host some of OKC's best blues musicians for this special edition during KGOU's Spring Membership Drive.
Peformers include Matt Walsh, Pinky & Chris Henson (of the Snakeshakers), Sunshine Hahn, Shelly Phelps & Rob Vollmar (of The Shelly Phelps Band), and Three Legged Dog
Don't live in the area? That's no excuse - you can listen live by visiting their website at www.kgou.org and clicking on the yellow "Listen Live" button!
We love Jim and the work he does to keep authentic blues alive while supporting local artists. Yeah, we know (and they know too) that we aren't really blues musicians, but they are so good to us anyway!
Technology is Magical
Current mood: productive
Category: Music
Through the magic of modern technology (and with a little help from our beloved CDBaby and Snocap) we are now set up to sell our mp3's directly to you from myspace for just .99 each!
Did I mention how lovely and handsome you all look today??
Red and Blue Shows!!!!!
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Category: Music
This week we will play two of our favorite Oklahoma City venues and it just won't be the same without you there with us . . . . . Check out our myspace calendar for more details!!
Wednesday, Aprl 11 - Shelly and Rob's Monthly Acoustic Show at the Red Cup Coffee House - We play the second Wednesday of every month and start at 8:00. Come for the musical entertainment, stay for the delicious coffee and pastries . . . . YUMM - EY!!
Thursday, April 12 - The Shelly Phelps Band will play the Blue Moon on Paseo Art Bar - We start it up at 9:00!! I know, I know . . . you may be thinking, "But it's a weeknight and I've got to get up early to go to work". But you and I both know that Fridays are for slacking off at work. Come on, be a rebel . . . you know you want to!
The Shelly Phelps Band at Take Back The Night Rally - April 1
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Category: Music
Join The Shelly Phelps Band at the Take Back The Night Rally on Sunday, April 1, 2007 at The Oklahoma State Capital Complex. The rally starts at 3:00 p.m. and the march starts at 6:00 p.m. We'll play around 5:10 p.m. and will debut our new single, "Girls Like You", dedicated to TBTN:OK.
Take Back the Night Oklahoma is a group dedicated to raising awareness and changing the culture surrounding Sexualized Violence. Sexual Violence has plagued women and children and men in this State for too long and next year change will take place. Sunday April 1, 2007 People will gather at the Oklahoma State Capital to march against rape and all forms of Sexual Violence. We need YOU to be there!!! For more information about the rally, parking, directions, etc. visit the TBNT website at http://www.takebackthenightok.com/ or join them at myspace at http://www.myspace.com/takebackthenightok
Entertainment Schedule and Special Appearances
3:00 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. - Music by Jillian Holzbauer 3:35 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Music by Jacob Ide 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Stand Up Comedian Jonna Jarnagin
4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. - Music by The Hannah Wolff Band 4:45 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. - Music by Brandon Pasley & Caleb Braudrick 5:10 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. - Music by The Shelly Phelps Band
Special appearances by . . .
Former Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Turpen Oisin Fagan, Oklahoma State Lightweight Boxing Campion
Shelinator On-Line (March, 2006)
Current mood: mischievous
Category: Music
Shelinator On-Line "A Somewhat Monthly Newsletter From The Shelly Phelps Band"
"Fiery Soul Rock Fused with Rhythm and Blues and Groove-Oriented Confessions"
In This Issue:
-KGOU Weekend Blues Interview
-Top 5 Reasons The Shelly Phelps Band is like The Blues Brothers
-Have You Checked Out Our New Website?
-Do You Have Your Copy ofGirl On The Wire?
-More Stuff About BLUESMAN
-It Runs In The Family
KGOU Weekend Blues Interview: Last weekend, guitarist, Rob Vollmar and I spent a lovely afternoon interviewing with the dude . . . the man . . . the host of "The Weekend Blues", "Hardluck" Jim Johnson of KGOU 105.7. (Now I understand how he got the name "Hardluck" ). Jim has been very supportive of our single, "One More For The Road". Not only does he play the best of the Blues, old and new, he also includes Oklahoma artists and other independent blues bands in his playlists. That sure wins him a place in my heart!
We chatted about making "Girl On The Wire" and about Rob's graphic novel, BLUESMAN (scroll down to find out more). The segment is supposed to air this Saturday, March 25 during "The Weekend Blues" program from 1:00 - 5:00. If you live out of the listening area, you can listen live on-line at www.kgou.org. We also recorded a couple acoustic tunes live in the studio, so be the first to hear an acoustic version of "A Wiser Woman", before we release it on our new CD this Fall.
Top 5 Reasons The Shelly Phelps Band is like The Blues Brothers
5 . . . We're on a mission from God (Not exactly, but he would totally dig our music)
4 . . . One of us just got out of prison (No, it's been months since any of us were in prison)
3 . . . We've played behind chicken wire (Why won't you let us leave the past in the past)
2 . . . Our guitar player is married to Aretha Franklin (OK, you know this isn't true but I just wanted the chance to point out the absurdity of Jake and Elwood not inviting Mrs. Murphy to go on the road after her stellar performance of "Think" in the Soulfood Cafe. This has bugged me for years and I'm happy to finally get it off my chest)
1 . . . We're getting the band back together! (Yep, this one is true. Bassist, Warren Roach and Drummer, Erol Coulter have re-joined the band! Give us a couple months and we'll be ready to groove!)
Next month . . . . Top 5 Reasons The Shelly Phelps Band is like Spinal Tap!
(Oh please, don't let Erol spontaneously combust or choke on his own vomit)
Have You Checked Out Our New Website? No?? GO THERE NOW! Wait, that was a little forceful. How about this? Will you please, if it's not too much trouble, kindly check out our new website? You can getFree Downloads or leave us a love note or your grocery list or somethin' on ourGuestbook.
More Stuff About BLUESMAN! In last month's newsletter, I told you about BLUESMAN, a graphic novel written by our multi-talented guitarist, Rob Vollmar. I'm pleased to report the book is getting rave reviews! Notably, he and artist, Pablo G. Callejo received an excellent write-up in the March 17th issue of ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY. Learn more about BLUESMAN at www.bluesmanproject.com or more about Rob at www.myspace.com/robvollmar!
It Runs In The Family! It's my newsletter, so I can brag if I wanna. I've got some super talented nieces and nephews (about 16 of them I think). Anyway, two of them have bands of their own. My niece Mandy Qualls (You may have seen her jump on stage with me to belt out "Me and Bobby McGee") is in the mega-cool band "The Sour Grapes", best described as "Neo-Retro Punk/Country". Check them out out www.myspace.com/thesourgrapes. My nephew Jason Qualls (he used to have long hair, but cut it off because no one noticed) sings and plays guitar in the Christian Rock Band "Downpour 40". Go to www.myspace.com/downpourforty to hear their new song "Rain". The song will kick you in the backside and make you like it.
Book us Danno! Is there a venue you hang out at and think we should play? We are booking for the Spring, so send us some info or help us make contact with the booker. You know we love giving away free CD's! Email Shelly at shellyphelps@yahoo.com with info!
Peace ya'll, Shel
The Shelly Phelps Band
"Fiery Soul Rock Fused with Rhythm and Blues and Groove-Oriented Confessions. Distinctive, smoky vocals, genuine soulfulness, and gutsy bravado alongside a rock solid rhythm section, scorching jazz chords, and sophisticated blues-drenched guitar riffs."
Shelinator On-Line (February 2006
Current mood: busy
Category: Music
Shelinator On-Line "A Newsletter from The Shelly Phelps Band"
"Fiery Soul Rock Fused with Rhythm and Blues and Groove-Oriented Confessions"
Free CD Offer (Limited Time!) Here's how it works. Encourage, cajole, bribe, or taunt 2 friends to sign-up for our email list and I will send YOU a FREE COPY OF GIRL ON THE WIRE. Your friends must sign up no later than February 28 and include your name and email address in the "NOTES" field during sign-up so I can contact you!! Oh yeah, you have to sign up for our email list too! Forward this email to a friend today and tell them tosign up here!
Funky New Website! I'm sort of in love withour new website. It looks a little wacky, but it's EASY to navigate. Want some tunes? Go directly to our Free Downloads. Want to leave a message - maybe a little valentine? Go directly to ourGuestbook and tell us a little about yourself. (Getting to know you . . . getting to know all about you . . )
Have you read BLUESMAN? If youve heard our guitarist, Rob Vollmar play live or on the "Girl On The Wire" CD, then you know he is an amazing musician. But did you know he is also an Eisner Award-nominated comic book writer? Yeah, its pretty freaking cool.Learn more about BLUESMAN here!
Book us Danno! Is there a venue you hang out at and think we should play? We are booking for the Spring, so send us some info or help us make contact with the booker. You know we love giving away free CD's! Email Shelly at shellyphelps@yahoo.com with info!
Peace ya'll, Shel
The Shelly Phelps Band
"Fiery Soul Rock Fused with Rhythm and Blues and Groove-Oriented Confessions. Distinctive, smoky vocals, genuine soulfulness, and gutsy bravado alongside a rock solid rhythm section, scorching jazz chords, and sophisticated blues-drenched guitar riffs."
Welcome! Tell Us Who/What We Sound Like!!
Current mood: optimistic
Category: Music
Welcome to my Blog!
There’s lots of blogs out there, so thanks for taking the time to check out mine!! I’ll be posting weekly so please check back often or better yet, subscribe . Rob Vollmar (Lead Guitar) and I are putting together a new band lineup and gearing up to record a new CD, but more on that next week! (That was my attempt at a teaser.) For now, I’m looking forward to sharing our music and making new friends so please don’t be shy!
Thanks for listening.
Peace ya’ll, Shel
Tell Us Who or What We Sound Like (You might win a CD!)
We have many influences – so many in fact, that I have trouble hearing who we sound like. I’ve been told my voice sounds like everyone from Karen Carpenter to Tina Turner and everything from “chocolate” to “sex”. Rob’s guitar solos are typically described as “badass” and he’s been known to summon the spirit of Frank Zappa. The last song on our “Girl On The Wire” CD (Let It Go) sounds as if Brian May was in the studio that day. (He wasn’t.) That’s all good and fine, but we are in serious need of your help! We would be especially grateful if you would listen to our music and then post a comment about who/what we sound like. If you do this for us, great riches and good fortune will come to you. OK, maybe not – but if you are especially creative and we end up using your “description’ on our website or promotional materials, we will send you a free CD!!
BLUESMAN (A graphic novel by Rob Vollmar and Pablo G. Callejo)
Not only is my guitar player Rob Vollmar a ridiculously talented musician, he is also an award-nominated graphic novel writer.Rob created BLUESMAN along with artist, Pablo Callejo. They first teamed up to create CASTAWAYS, theiracclaimed, Eisner Award-nominated first graphic novel. Check out Rob's MySpace Siteor go directly to the Bluesman Website.
ROCKRGRL Music Conference
I’m still pumped from the Rockrgrl Music Conference I attended in Seattle last month. Patty Smith and Johnette Napolitano were the keynote speakers and were just so damned cool and full of passion. I felt a connection to Patty as she spoke of her deep regret that HBO cancelled Carnivale. (I know, I know. They so owe us.) As if that weren’t enough, I got to hear Bonnie Raitt and Ann Wilson (Heart) talk shop. This was nothing short of a religious experience.
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