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Heroes & Thieves has been in the Midwest music scene
since the Fall of 2004, crisscrossing the region
countless times in pursuit the perfect show! Nights
to remember have manifested from the mix of smoke
and neon, and just as many nights have been
forgotten and left behind, along with empty bottles
of Budweiser and Jim Beam. Along the way the members
of Heroes & Thieves learned what is was really like
to be a working musician. The joy and the heartache,
the thrill of a pulsing audience and the agony of
missing the people they love. The realities of
traveling with a band and crew in a cramped van, and
the teachings and wisdom of those who have gone
before us and have shared the wisdom and visions of
how it could have been. What has been absorbed has
led to more than one good song, with many more to
come!
Heroes & Thieves is comprised of Shawn Smalley, on
lead vocals and guitars, Joe Thiele on bass and
vocals, Ty Taylor on lead guitar and vocals, and
Lucas Smillie on drums and vocals. Each member
brings a deep love and respect for music, and
dedication for continued improvement and growth.
It's a group of guys who have been given the gift of
sharing a stage together are are incredibly grateful
for it.
When people ask about what kind of music Heroes &
Thieves plays, it's a hard question to answer. You
have the cover song list. . . . .Keith Urban, Jason
Aldean, Rascal Flatts and other current country
stars. . . . and then you their uniquely crafted
original music. I guess it could be said that
musically the guys go the direction the song wants
to go. And when they write, they try to craft songs
that have a message. Whether that message is hold
onto the ones you love, take it easy on the bottle,
take time to talk to an old friend, a commentary on
the world as we see it, or just a good old "tear in
your beer" sad song, they want to say something, and
they want it to be heard.
Heroes & Thieves new single "We're Gonna Have a Good
Time" hits radio in a few short weeks, and the guys
sincerely hope millions and millions of people get a
chance to hear it. Whether that will happen is
actually as much up to you as it is to them. So they
say this. . . . . If you like their live show, come
to another. . . . .if you like their original music,
download their music. . . . .and if you feel they
are genuine, hard working people, spread the word
about Heroes & Thieves. They're on a mission to play
everywhere they can, have a blast doing it, and
putting out music that matters. And the hope that is
what will take them to the top! |