Shaft

It was in January of '96 when I first heard them. Rough but tight and their own songs too. One was my son so I am biased. It caught my attention and built every gig thereafter. Old Town's Blue Moon, The Iguana, Americas Pub. Out east the Port of Wichita and Scotty's, now that's a story in it's own right. An EP and two CD's trips to California to Amarillo to Terre Haute and points in between. Some disagreements and a year's break. A triumphant return with a gig at the Orpheum. And all the time the joy their songs gave to those who listened and followed Jared, Jason, Jace and Andy. Another shot at a deal and many gigs in the early to middle aughts. And then it ended, a last gig at Mama Deux, were you there? A new band the Pistolas and more songs from three that carried on for awhile but only for awhile.  The music went away as they all took different paths. Then a phone call in September of 09 promised a reunion and a return but a tragedy that shook us all to our core ended it all. Or did it? The songs are being sung again. Yes they are, I have heard them. Will it last and grow, who knows? But I say come and enjoy it while you can.