By Eli Coyote Mandel (Writer For Saturday Night Live)

From their youthful days of quad-lead-singer-rock-n-roll to their indie-roots-rock-tour-mania all the way to their brief stint as a Swedish synth-pop collective, the Brothers Koehler (Shannon and Spence) have remained the creative anchors of San Francisco's The Stone Foxes. 

And now, with Spence pulling a full-on Brian Wilson, writing songs in his sand-filled Malibu beach mansion, Shannon has taken on the role of "full-time microphone boy," leading the charge in the studio and on the road. In this new set-up, the dudes still pull from a hot pool of talented collaborators, both familiar and new.

With the release of their latest EP "Gold", it's clear that the hill-folk turned flat landers have evolved their studio technique from "point the horn at the gut bucket" to a fuller and more sophisticated sound. They've managed to capture and even elevate the unadulterated joy of seeing them live. Even so, one thing remains eternally true of the Stone Foxes; If you die without seeing them live, it will have been a wasted life.

"A distinct joy."- Consequence of Sound "Irresistible."- USA Today "thunderous electric guitar riffs."- NPR

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DIG THE KID originated from Oakland, CA and was first discovered by 
Jeff Greenberg, owner of the Village Recorder in Los Angeles. Since 2013 they have been achieving success the DIY way, building a following through their over the top, dynamic live performances and licensing. They released a pair of EP's while heavily licensing several of their songs to Point Break, Showtime’s Shameless series, UFC, Jeep/Chrysler, Shazam, ESPN, a trailer for Gabriel Iglesias’ The Fluffy Movie, GoPro Indy Grand Prix at Sonoma Raceway, Kingdom, The Expanse and many more. Five of their original songs were also used as part of the 2014 and 2015 national marketing campaigns for the women’s fashion line bebe. DTK continues to build their career after sharing the stage with artists such as Robbie Krieger of the Doors, Sheppard, P.O.D, Hoobastank, Steel Panther, and many more. They have created a strong reputation for themselves among venue promoters and industry professionals. They will be recording with Krieger in the next couple of months. 
 
In 2015 they were asked to write the end title (which went on to become the theme song) for the remake of the cult classic film POINT BREAK by Alcon Entertainment's new label Alcon/Sleeping Giant (ASG). The result became "Still Breathing" co-produced by Michael Hodges and Grammy winner Ken Caillat, and was the centerpiece of the ASG soundtrack distributed by Universal. The single was worked on hot alternative radio by Caroline Promotion and was used for the UFC Main fight on all major cable networks for 2 months straight. In 2017 they completed recording for their full-length album “Ballad of Youth” set to be released in 2018. DtK has a gift for writing momentous melodies and hooks, which can be used for any type of licensing. Their goal is not only to tour arenas, but to write and collaborate with other artists. 
 
DtK is a monstrous power duo consisting of Lisa (Dig) Mongelli and Cory (Kid) Todd. They love to hire their musician friends to share the stage with them and make the show as extensive as possible. Every show is a surprise, and they switch instruments to really astound their audience. Their show is a guarantee from beginning to end of inconceivable showmanship and reminds you what it's like to play music without any boundaries.

The Shams first began in 2011 in San Francisco, lead by energetic and charismatic front man Sean Daly, from Donegal, Ireland. In the last year, The Shams have released their award-winning EP "One and All",  embarked on a Northwest tour and sold out the legendary Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. 

The Shams have shared the stage with Irish performers such as the brilliant  singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey, The Irish Brigade,  Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfetones, Mundy, The Young Dubliners, and English punk legends, The Vibrators. 
  
The Shams provide listeners with a new, hard-hitting perspective on the evolution of Irish music, unlike any you’ve heard before. With each fiery live performance, the group leaves listeners begging for more.
www.theshams.band

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