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{{Short description|An alt-country band from Austin, Texas}}
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'''The Shivers''' were formed in 1989 in Austin, TX by founding members Carey Kemper and Kelly Bell, and released two albums internationally on ] (US) and ] (Europe) in 1994 and 1996. Though originally from Austin, they were primarily based alternately out of Portland, OR and Minneapolis, MN. The Shivers were very favorably reviewed for their work in Rolling Stone (February 22, 1996) in both the United States and in <ref></ref> Europe. Their first record, eponymously titled "The Shivers", was released in 1994 to widespread indie acclaim both in the US and the UK, and their second record, "The Buried Life" (Restless 72915-2) was released in 1996, where it was lauded in the alternative country movement (e.g., top-10 best albums of 1996 by ''Country Guitar'' magazine, ''New Country, Mojo, Alternative Press'',<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref> and others) both in the US and Europe. Both albums were recorded by Tom Herbers (Low, The Church, Martin Zellar, Bash-n-Pop, Slim Dunlap) at his studio in Minneapolis (Third Ear Studios) and at Dead Aunt Thelma's Studio in Portland, OR. At the time of this writing, both albums are out of print and almost impossible to find. This band holds the copyright to the name "The Shivers" with the Library of Congress in the U.S.A. (est. 1993). '''The Shivers''' were an American alternative country group. They were formed in 1989 in ] by founding members Carey Kemper and Kelly Bell, and released two albums internationally on ] (US) and ] (Europe) in 1994 and 1996. Though originally from Austin, they were primarily based alternately out of ] and ]. The band applied for and was granted copyright status for the brand (™) The Shivers in 1994.


The Shivers were very favorably reviewed for their work in '']''<ref>'']'' (February 22, 1996)</ref> in both the United States and in Europe.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.rocktimes.de/gesamt/s/shivers/shivers_same.html |title=ROCKTIMES - CD-Review - The Shivers |website=Rocktimes.de |date=2005-11-08 |accessdate=2020-03-10}}</ref> Their first record, ''The Shivers'', was released in 1994 to widespread positive response both in the US and the UK, and their second record, ''The Buried Life'' (Restless 72915–2) was released in 1996, where it was praised by the alternative country movement both in the US and Europe. It was named to the Top-10 Best Albums of 1996 by ''Country Guitar'' magazine, and ''New Country'', ''Mojo'' and ''Alternative Press'' also praised it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jellyroll.com/04/shivers.html |title=Jelly review: the Shivers |website=Jellyroll.com |date= |accessdate=2020-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.psnw.com/~randyk/092894.htm |title=Reviews of Roger Daltrey: A Celebration of the Music of Pete Townsend, the Blazers &#124; Short Fuse, and the Shivers (Self-titled) |website=www.psnw.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050405155346/http://www.psnw.com/~randyk/092894.htm |archive-date=5 April 2005 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wcbn.org/programming/playlists/96-02-19.html |title=WCBN-FM: Playlist from February 19, 1996 |website=www.wcbn.org |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991008000452/http://www.wcbn.org/programming/playlists/96-02-19.html |archive-date=8 October 1999 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and others) Both albums were recorded by Tom Herbers at his Third Ear Studios in Minneapolis and at Dead Aunt Thelma's Studio in Portland.
⚫ The band was an early alt-country groundbreaker, touring widely and continuously in the US for several years, including SXSW Music Conference 3 years running (1994–1996, the New Music Seminar (1995), the Northwest Independent Music Conference (1996) and NXNW (1997).


==History==
⚫ The founding members of the band were Carey Kemper (guitars,songwriter, vocals), Kelly Bell (bass, songwriter, vocals, acoustic guitar) and Barry Haney (drums), and this lineup produced the two above-mentioned records, as well as two earlier recordings, a self-released, self-titled cassette, and a 7" single "Almost Gone" b/w"Love Other Gone", both in 1992.
⚫ The band was an early alt-country groundbreaker, touring widely and continuously in the US for several years, including the SXSW Music Conference three years running (1994–1996, the New Music Seminar (1995), the Northwest Independent Music Conference (1996) and NXNW (1997).


⚫ The founding members of the band were Carey Kemper (guitars, songwriter, vocals), Kelly Bell (bass, songwriter, vocals, acoustic guitar) and Barry Haney (drums), and this lineup produced the two above-mentioned records, as well as two earlier recordings, a self-released, self-titled cassette, and a 7" single "Almost Gone" b/w "Love Other Gone", both in 1992.
⚫ In early 1997, Restless Records released all their rock artists from contract and changed format, signing primarily hip-hop and rap artists. The Shivers broke up shortly after playing NXNW in October, 1997, ending their career by releasing an independent CD titled "v3.5", recorded by Joash Gallagher in Portland, Oregon.

Founding member Kelly Bell received her bachelor's degree in ] from ] and is the Founder and CTO of , a Drupal CMS development cooperative.<ref>{{cite web|title = kbell {{!}} Drupal.org|url=https://www.drupal.org/u/kbell|website =Drupal.org|accessdate = 2015-10-31}}</ref>

⚫ In early 1997, Restless Records dropped the band and The Shivers broke up shortly after playing the first NXNW Conference in October 1997, ending their career by releasing an independent CD titled "v3.5", recorded by Joash Gallagher in Portland.


==Discography== ==Discography==
===The Shivers === ===The Shivers ===
Recording Information about The Shivers eponymous CD (Restless UPC:018777277723 ) Recording Information about ''The Shivers'' CD (Restless UPC:018777277723 )


====Track listing==== ====Track listing====
<ol><li>Silver City Train</li> #Silver City Train
<li>Rivers</li> #Rivers
<li>Almost Gone</li> #Almost Gone
<li>Never Leave Nevada</li> #Never Leave Nevada
<li>Love Other Gone</li> #Love Other Gone
<li>When I Fall</li> #When I Fall
<li>Good As Things Are</li> #Good As Things Are
<li>Things Change</li> #Things Change
<li>Gentle</li> #Gentle
<li>Red Cats</li> #Red Cats
<li>Heart Of Texas Blues</li> #Heart Of Texas Blues
<li>Dreamtime With A Wanted Man</li></ol> #Dreamtime With A Wanted Man


====Details==== ====Details====
<ul><li>Producer: The Shivers, Tom Herbers</li> * Producer: The Shivers, Tom Herbers
<li>Distributor: Ryko Distribution</li> * Distributor: Ryko Distribution
<li>Recording type: Studio</li> * Recording type: Studio
<li>Recording mode: Stereo</li> * Recording mode: Stereo
<li>SPAR Code: n/a</li></ul> * SPAR Code: n/a


====Album notes==== ====Album notes====
<br/>The Shivers: Carey Kemper (vocals, guitar, violin), Kelly Bell (vocals, bass, acoustic guitar), Christopher Wolff (drums, percussion). :The Shivers: Carey Kemper (vocals, guitar, violin), Kelly Bell (vocals, bass, acoustic guitar), Christopher Wolff (drums, percussion).
<br/>Additional personnel: Barry Haney, Diesel Tucker (drums). :Additional personnel: Barry Haney, Diesel Tucker (drums).
<br/>Recordists: Tom Herbers (tracks 1-2, 4, 6-12); Jason Orris (tracks 3, 5). :Recordists: Tom Herbers (tracks 1-2, 4, 6-12); Jason Orris (tracks 3, 5).
<br/>All songs written by members of The Shivers except "Never Leave Nevada" and "Gentle" (E. Ann Powell). :All songs written by members of The Shivers except "Never Leave Nevada" and "Gentle" (E. Ann Powell).

==See also==
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Latest revision as of 15:21, 15 September 2024

An alt-country band from Austin, Texas
The Shivers
OriginPortland, Oregon
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresAlternative country
Years active1988—1998
LabelsRestless Records (US)
Glitterhouse (Europe)
Past membersCarey Kemper
Kelly Bell
Barry Haney
Christopher Wolff
Diesel Tucker
Websitesoundcloud.com/kellybell/sets/shivers101

The Shivers were an American alternative country group. They were formed in 1989 in Austin, Texas by founding members Carey Kemper and Kelly Bell, and released two albums internationally on Restless Records (US) and Glitterhouse Records (Europe) in 1994 and 1996. Though originally from Austin, they were primarily based alternately out of Portland, Oregon and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band applied for and was granted copyright status for the brand (™) The Shivers in 1994.

The Shivers were very favorably reviewed for their work in Rolling Stone in both the United States and in Europe. Their first record, The Shivers, was released in 1994 to widespread positive response both in the US and the UK, and their second record, The Buried Life (Restless 72915–2) was released in 1996, where it was praised by the alternative country movement both in the US and Europe. It was named to the Top-10 Best Albums of 1996 by Country Guitar magazine, and New Country, Mojo and Alternative Press also praised it. and others) Both albums were recorded by Tom Herbers at his Third Ear Studios in Minneapolis and at Dead Aunt Thelma's Studio in Portland.

History

The band was an early alt-country groundbreaker, touring widely and continuously in the US for several years, including the SXSW Music Conference three years running (1994–1996, the New Music Seminar (1995), the Northwest Independent Music Conference (1996) and NXNW (1997).

The founding members of the band were Carey Kemper (guitars, songwriter, vocals), Kelly Bell (bass, songwriter, vocals, acoustic guitar) and Barry Haney (drums), and this lineup produced the two above-mentioned records, as well as two earlier recordings, a self-released, self-titled cassette, and a 7" single "Almost Gone" b/w "Love Other Gone", both in 1992.

Founding member Kelly Bell received her bachelor's degree in Linguistics from UT Austin and is the Founder and CTO of Gotham City Drupal, a Drupal CMS development cooperative.

In early 1997, Restless Records dropped the band and The Shivers broke up shortly after playing the first NXNW Conference in October 1997, ending their career by releasing an independent CD titled "v3.5", recorded by Joash Gallagher in Portland.

Discography

The Shivers

Recording Information about The Shivers CD (Restless UPC:018777277723 )

Track listing

  1. Silver City Train
  2. Rivers
  3. Almost Gone
  4. Never Leave Nevada
  5. Love Other Gone
  6. When I Fall
  7. Good As Things Are
  8. Things Change
  9. Gentle
  10. Red Cats
  11. Heart Of Texas Blues
  12. Dreamtime With A Wanted Man

Details

  • Producer: The Shivers, Tom Herbers
  • Distributor: Ryko Distribution
  • Recording type: Studio
  • Recording mode: Stereo
  • SPAR Code: n/a

Album notes

The Shivers: Carey Kemper (vocals, guitar, violin), Kelly Bell (vocals, bass, acoustic guitar), Christopher Wolff (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Barry Haney, Diesel Tucker (drums).
Recordists: Tom Herbers (tracks 1-2, 4, 6-12); Jason Orris (tracks 3, 5).
All songs written by members of The Shivers except "Never Leave Nevada" and "Gentle" (E. Ann Powell).

See also

References

  1. Rolling Stone (February 22, 1996)
  2. "ROCKTIMES - CD-Review - The Shivers". Rocktimes.de. 2005-11-08. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
  3. "Jelly review: the Shivers". Jellyroll.com. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
  4. "Reviews of Roger Daltrey: A Celebration of the Music of Pete Townsend, the Blazers | Short Fuse, and the Shivers (Self-titled)". www.psnw.com. Archived from the original on 5 April 2005. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  5. "WCBN-FM: Playlist from February 19, 1996". www.wcbn.org. Archived from the original on 8 October 1999. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  6. "kbell | Drupal.org". Drupal.org. Retrieved 2015-10-31.

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