Shining Examples - latest news
Shining Examples are a new band based in the Midlands, playing all-original material influenced by rhythm & blues, funk, rock, soul, and what is now broadly known as Americana. The set list switches from neatly-crafted songs to extended guitar improvisations, pushed all the way by a powerful, swinging rhythm team.
The band is packed with experience. Members have played American, European, Japanese and UK tours. Former bands include Darts, Plummet Airlines, C Cat-Trance, Pugma-Ho, Visible Targets and Slip Hazard & The Blizzards.
Wednesday 15th July 2009
Ye Olde Dolphin Inn
Queen Street, Derby, DE1 3DL
Part of the Dolphin Beer Festival.
Sunday 5th July, 2009
More gigs!
We've got some more gigs shaping up. Confirmed is Ye Olde Dolphin Inn in Derby (see above) on Wednesday 15th July. There's some others looking good too - keep an eye open for updates!
Saturday 27th June, 2009
The legendary B B King
The day after our gig at the Approach, Steve, Bern and Jon went to Manchester to see B B King at the Arena, supported by John Mayall. We should only hope we're as good at 83! The great man was in fine form and his band were absolutely awesome. A fantastic night!
Tuesday 23rd June, 2009
Great evening at the Approach
Fantastic night at the Approach yesterday! Even with competition from Neil Young, the rugby, a beautiful evening, barbecues and swine flu (yes really!) we pulled in an appreciative and vocal crowd. Thanks to all who turned up - you were all shining examples. And thanks to Mark at The Approach too...
Friday 19th June, 2009
We're featured on 'This Is Live'
There's a nice feature on us on the 'This Is Live' section of the Nottingham Evening Post website, including a video of the band being interviewed by Zoe Kirk intercut with us playing an 'unplugged' version of 'What To Believe' on stage at the Rescue Rooms.
Full article on the Nottingham Evening Post website.
Tuesday 16th June, 2009
New look!
You've probably noticed the website has had a bit of an upgrade. As well as the new look, there's some new content too. The 'songs & stuff' page has our set list on it with brief descriptions of the songs, to give an idea of what you can expect at one of our gigs. Plus there's new photos, and an updated gig list...
Let us know if you find any problems with the site...
Sunday 14th June, 2009
Sheena Holland supporting at the Running Horse
We're really pleased that Sheena is going to join us for the Running Horse gig. Sheena is an amazingly talented local singer-songwriter, and has been gigging for years. Her songs are delicate but powerful and she's a fantastic guitarist with an incredible voice. We're really happy that she'll be with us on the night!
http://www.myspace.com/sheena8.
Thursday 11th June, 2009
Interview and video for 'This Is Live'
The band spent some time yesterday being interviewed by Zoe Kirk for the 'This Is Live' section of the Nottingham Evening Post website. Zoe was great and we had a lot of fun. Honorary band 'archivist' Jemma Cox, whose fantastic photos can be found throughout this site, also filmed us playing an unplugged version of 'What To Believe' which will be up on the Nottingham Evening Post website, along with the interview, soon. We'll keep you posted!
In some other news we're hopeful that we've found at least one great support act for the gig at The Running Horse! As soon as it's definite we'll announce it!
Saturday 6th June, 2009
Gig at The Running Horse in Nottingham - Friday 31st July
We're excited to be playing at this famous music venue in Nottingham. Support act and details to be confirmed. Look out for updates!
More details on the gig list page.
Wednesday 3rd June, 2009
We're appearing at The Approach in Nottingham on Tuesday 23rd June
The Approach is a fantastic live music venue in Friar Lane, Nottingham, and we're delighted to be playing there!
More details on the gig list page.
Wednesday 20th May, 2009
What a great night at the Boat Club last Saturday!
A full house, great atmosphere and some great music from the three other bands on the bill. Shining Examples (with the wonderful 'Bad Examples' on aditional vocals!) played the night out, with the stage (literally) jammed with members of all the night's bands for the final number - a cover of Mississippi Fred McDowell's "Worried Life Blues"!
Photos below by Jemma Cox. More pictures here.
Take a look at some of the numbers we played on the night!
All songs © Steve Mitchell & Shining Examples 2009. See larger versions of the movies at YouTube!
Calendar Blues
Whistle Stop Bliss
Love Under Pressure
Heading North
(Thanks Chic and Tom from Greensleeves Films)!
Sunday 3rd May, 2009
Tickets selling fast for the Boat Club on May 16th
Under two weeks to go until Shining Examples play the Boat Club again.
See some great photos from the last time we played the Boat Club, taken by Shining Examples fantastic 'staff photographer'(!) Jemma Cox!
Monday 16th February, 2009
Shining Examples are playing in Derby
We're playing at the benefit gig for Dave Longden at the Blessington Carriage in Derby on March 26th 2009 along with Pugma-Ho and Kross Fire. 8.30pm start and £4 on the door.
Sunday 1st February, 2009
Gig at the Boat Club
Shining Examples are playing the Boat Club in Nottingham again on May 16th 2009. We'll announce some more gigs shortly.