Anyone who has seen us live will know that Bob hits his kit very very hard… but also plays & sings beautifully. Check his solo stuff out: www.bobdouglass.co.uk

Is Shepherd are a featured band of the week (this week) on http://www.radionowhere.org/. Check these guys out.
SHEP

Greetings one and all, this week sees the start of a very busy month for us. We have a series of fantastic gigs coming up starting tonight at The Bridge Hotel in Newcastle, when we will be playing with our friends & family Gabriel (David English Band), Lesley Rowlie & Simpleswan, amongst others.
Next Tuesday we [...]

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Hi folks, just a quick note to say that our gig for this Friday (the 13th) has been cancelled… Friday the 13th, hmm coincidence said he, stroking his hairy chin. Not too worry tonight at the Head of Steam is happening still and Ben will be playing at Fatcats in Newcastle, Haymarket next Tuesday. Splendid.
SHEP

Hi Folks, this week sees the digital release of our debut record the 5 track ‘Ascendez Vous’. It is available from a variety of stores. 
“’Time’ and ‘Waitress’ both have an uplifting quality about them and there is an overwhelming sense of optimism about the whole CD.… ‘Ascendez-Vous’ then, a collection of 5 classic songs expertly [...]

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You can download the individual songs from Is Shepherd’s debut CD Ascendez Vous now from Amazing Tunes. www.amazingtunes.com/users/shepherd
Here are just some reviews for ‘Ascendez Vous’:
“Is Shepherd are a 5-piece from the North-East who have produced some fine tunes on this, their debut recording. In two years they have been together they have grown from a [...]

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