Shotguns & Violins
Detroit, Michigan, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2015
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“Shotguns and Violins are a in your face, modern country band that grabs a hold of the crowd, and doesn’t let go until the last chord. If Lake Huron had a fist, it would be in the air rocking out to Shotguns and Violins. You’re welcome back any time to Harbor Beach” - J. Woods, Harbor Beach Maritime Committee (Jul 14, 2014)
“SHOTGUNS AND VIOLINS WAS AWESOME!!! They came all the way from Michigan to play for my Northeastern Ohio wedding and they were FABULOUS! Very easy to work with and to communicate with! They play a great variety of country songs from current popular country artists to some oldies but goodies country artists! THEY KNOW what they are doing so if you want a GREAT country band that will make everyone pack the dance floor HIRE THEM! In addition, they also offered DJing services for when they were taking their breaks! THANK YOU shotguns and violins for making my wedding so memorable and making the dancing non-stop! I got sooo many complements from my guests!” - Kelly Winner, Bride
“This band is great to work with and great to listen to. We hired them for our outdoor wedding and did not regret it. They were quick to respond to emails, texts and phone calls. They accommodated all our requests and did a great job announcing us upon arrival and keeping the whole wedding flowing smoothly. When they started to play our dance floor filled up and stayed that way all night! We had so many compliments on them and highly recommend them for any event. Not only do they sound great but they are great performers, and great guys, and fun to watch. Thanks for helping make our special day amazing! We couldn't have been happier. Hope we see you again soon.” - Ashley W.
"[Shotguns & Violins] bring something new and fresh to the Michigan scene, without abandoning their firmly planted country roots. With a good mix of old and new, the band is sure to appeal to everyone, and cater to a variety of audiences." - Ted Kazor, Blogger
Discography
::Albums::
2014 - Double 00 Buck EP
::Singles::
2013 - "Stone Cold Hillbilly"
2014 - "Kiss This Cowboy"
2015 - "Peace and Palm Trees"
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Call it serendipity, fate… Or maybe just blind luck. Singer-songwriters Mark Richardson and Ryan Scott had played and recorded with numerous bands, at countless venues over the years when they found themselves playing lead guitar and drums in the same band. Jamming, partying and practicing together, Mark and Ryan found they shared not only the same eclectic tastes in music, but also a professional work ethic and a passionate drive to make music that both they and their fans would love.
Mark playing a new song he had just written, and Ryan’s first thought was ‘What a great song!’ Then he joked, ‘Hey, Mark-‘Shotguns and Violins’ isn’t just a great song- it’s a GREAT name for a band!’ Little did they both know that a short time later, after assembling a talented and driven group of seasoned players, their new collaboration ‘Shotguns and Violins’ would burst onto the Country music scene and storm stages across the Midwest with their unique and powerful Big Country sound.
Fans are raving about Shotguns & Violins high-energy live appearances. After seeing S & V tear up the beach with two blistering sets at the annual Harbor Beach Maritime Festival in July 2014, committee member J. Woods said: “Shotguns and Violins are an in your face, modern country band that grabs a hold of the crowd, and doesn’t let go until the last chord. If Lake Huron had a fist, it would be in the air rocking out to Shotguns and Violins. You’re welcome back any time to Harbor Beach.” Whether it’s before thousands of fans at a festival, an intimate club setting, or in a fan’s home (like the lucky winner of a S & V Christmas at home private concert!), Shotguns & Violins will grab ahold of you, stand you up and make you scream for more.
This latest release distills down the essence of the band’s high-energy live performances. Taking solid musicianship, mixing it with high-energy songs and in-your-face Country attitude, Shotguns & Violins gives fans a straight-up double shot of in-your-face, on-your-feet Big Country music.
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