Roy Shiels: Newcomer to the Fayetteville Music Scene
by STEPHANIE CRIDER
Up & Coming Weekly recently had a conversation with local musician Roy Shiels about his plans for 2011. UCW: Who are your band members and what instru- ments do they play? RS: Roy Shiels (vocals, guitars, bass, piano & drums). I incorporate various musicians for live shows and I will be search- ing for live musicians when in Fayetteville. UCW: Give us a brief his- tory lesson on your career. When and where did you get started? RS: I’ve been a musician (guitar) from the age of 15, played in several rock/ indie bands throughout Dublin city. I’ve been writ- ing songs since 2000 and became a gigging solo art- ist in 2008. UCW: How did you choose your stage name? RS: It’s my birth name UCW: How would you define your music? RS: Light and shade ... edgy, contemporary rock with with pop/indie elements. UCW: Who are your favorite bands/influences on your music? RS: Arcade Fire, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, U2, Peral Jam, MGMT UCW: Do you write your own music and where does that inspiration come from? RS: Yes. What ever life throws at me, I throw it into a song UCW: If you only had two words to describe yourself what would they be? RS: Doggedly passionate UCW: What are your hopes/goals for the future? RS: I really want to tour the United States. UCW: Where do you see yourself five years, 10 years from now? RS: Recording my third album and touring internationally. UCW: Where can Fayetteville music lovers check you in the near future? RS: I’m at www.myspace.com/royshiels and in early 2011, in as many Fayetteville clubs & bars as possible.
Roy Shiels STEPHANIE CRIDER, Staff Writer
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CONNECTION Concert
BBIG APPLE
5900 Yadkin Rd. • (910) 868-5559 bigapplefay.com Thurs. Smooth Jazz with Essential Elements
Sat. Eric Newsom
CHARLIE MIKE’S PUB 195 Star Point Road • 826-6453 Tues. Open Jam — Bring your own instrument
Sat. Open mic
THE DOGHOUSE 3049 Owen Dr. • 910-826-9761 www.thedoghousegroup.com Jan. 26 Mike Odonell Jan. 28 Southern Reunion Jan. 29 The Saddlecreek Band Jan. 30 Johnson Kinlaw Feb. 2 Mike Odonell
BHUSKE HARDWARE HOUSE
405 Hay Street • 437-9905 www.huskehardware.com Thurs. 80’s Ladies Night Fri. & Sat. Live DJ and Dancing Jan. 26 Ethan Hanson Feb. 2 Brad Stockholm Feb. 9 Kenny Huffman Feb. 16 Chris King
IT’Z ENTERTAINMENT CITY 4118 Legend Ave. • 910-826-4635 www.itzentertainmentcity.com Jan. 26 DL Token Jan. 27 Request Show on the patio Jan. 30 DL Token Feb. 2 DL Token
I\LIDOS — THE EUROSPOT
102 Person St. • 222-8237 Wed. Karaoke Thurs. Live Music Fri. & Sat. Top 40 Dance Club Jan. 19 Chris Hurst
PADDY’S
2606B Raeford Rd. • 910-677-0055 www.paddygibneypub.com Wed. Steel Tip Dart Competition Thurs. Paddy & Bill Fri.
Paddy & Bill
POINDEXTER’S SALOON 115 Dunn Rd. • 433-2089 Wed. Bike Night with live music
CALLING ALL LOCAL BANDS
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