THE SHANTS are a simple four piece band from Oakland, California. The Shants' slow, hazy sounds originate from the rural backgrounds of its members: from South Louisiana delta pines, to the brusk plains of Minnesota to the rolling hills of the Central California Coast.
The Shants recently recorded RUSSIAN RIVER SONGS EP while holed up in a cabin in the redwoods, all done live, and in one or two takes. It is now available via High Scores & Records out of Portland:
http://highscoresandrecords.com/
They tour the West Coast twice a year, and can be seen on smaller stages regionally throughout the year.
LINKS:
http://theshants.tumblr.com
http://theshants.bandcamp.com/
http://myspace.com/theshantsmusic
http://highscoresandrecords.com
VIDEO:
http://vimeo.com/channels/theshants
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