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Welcome to Shane McLeay’s official website, here you can keep up with the latest news, music and events from Shane. Thanks for dropping by…
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After a short break over Christmas and New Year Shane and the band are heading off on location to film their next music video to the classic love song Loving Arms, the video will be produced by award winning producer Brad Diebert.
December also saw Shane finish the lead vocals and Greg lay down the final guitar tracks on the very soon to be released album, Odyssey. The album is now in post production with release planned for early February. Shane’s second single Turn was released in November following on from the success of the hit single Hold On.
December also saw Shane and the band in the running to be in the running to be in the Top 50 video's in Australia for 2010 on the ABC's RAGE music show. the boys were blown away by the number of votes and support from fans.
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From left to righ: Peter Bull, Paul Cook, Shane McLeay, Jason Brooks and Greg Nix
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Shane McLeay is no stranger to the music business, touring and recording with veteran 80’s band Turn The Page when he was only seventeen years old, then going on to play in numerous bands over the last two decades also working on around fifteen albums during that time.
Odyssey is Shane’s first solo album and the break through single from the album, “Hold On” received rave reviews prior to its official release and debuted at No.1 on commercial radio station MAX FM listener driven music charts. “Hold On” has also been well received internationally, especially in Canada where the song has been played on radio resulting in unanticipated success in that country, all this before its official release.
A great deal of support has come about from Shane’s rapidly growing fan base and the level of response on Shane’s own website is further testament to the growing fan base he has generated in Canada. The single “Hold On” has a rich contemporary guitar driven feel.
Shane’s new single “Hold On” is also being used to promote the controversial Australian movie “Hobby Farm”, winner of the 2008 New York Festival. The films award winning producer Brad Diebert, creator and director of Hobby Farm along with his production crew filmed new video clip for “Hold On” which is being used to promote Hobby Farm around the world and was banned on Facebook upon its release due to it being deemed “abusive” with the decision being reversed due to public outcry. Brad proudly calls “Hold On” Hobby Farms anthem and was so impressed by the single that “Hold On” has been selected as the song for the promotion of his feature film throughout its cinematic and DVD trailers globally. Brad Diebert’s production company has also committed to producing a further two film clips along with a documentary of Shane and his band in the studio, rehearsing, and interviews along with live footage.
Shane has undertaken a hectic series of press commitments already and is in the planning stages of an extensive tour to promote his new album Odyssey, Shane says, “We are looking forward to getting out there and playing live, the boys in the band are just as excited as I am and we are extremely happy with the overall sound we have achieved. We have been overwhelmed by all the support and messages of encouragement from our fans and the best part about getting out there will be meeting them.
The album has been co produced with Shane, his bass player Jason Brooks, guitarist Greg Nix and legendary producer Peter Stevenson. The album has a real rock sound along with some very heartfelt ballads, standout tracks from the album are I Dream, Hold On, Paradise and the classic love song Loving Arms.
Shane's band features: Greg Nix - Guitars, Paul Cook - Drums, Jason Brooks - Bass and Peter Bull - Guitar and Keyboards.
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When did you first start playing the drums?
I first started to play drums when I was about ten, didn’t get my first kit until I was 15.
What do you find is your biggest challenge as a drummer in today’s music industry?
I think the biggest challenge in today’s music world is probably finding musicians who are not afraid to play what people want to hear, so many of us are trying to please ourselves instead of entertaining the people who pay to come and see us entertain them.
What have you been up to with music most recently?
I have recently been involved in a covers band for the last ten years plus other project fill in’s including one special person Darren Jack who has some brilliant original music.
How did you first meet Shane McLeay?
Our good friends at Bass and Blues Music are mutual friends and put us touch with each other at the right time as it turns out.
Is there anything about The Shane McLeay Band that stands out about from other bands you've worked with?
What sets this band apart from others is The Shane McLeay Band are just a great bunch of guys with absolutely brilliant attitudes and brilliant Music.
If you had to compare the sound to someone else who would it be?
As for comparing the band or sound with anyone else that’s a hard one I say we are like all my favorite bands and judging by the feed back every one else is of the same opinion.
We believe you guys have been working on new originals for the up coming album, of all the songs you guys play what would be your favorite and why?
I can say one thing for sure Hold On and I Dream stand out but really it a case of they are all my favorite songs.
How do the songs come about?
The new songs are presented to all of us at rehearsal regardless of who and how many of us wrote them, we then have a run through of what we think it should be and build on it from there, its a great way of doing it and we all feel it as it happens which is the amazing part .
How do you feel about getting airplay in Canada before here?
I say lucky Canada! They are the first to enjoy the music on a large scale which is just unbelievable.
What does that mean to you as a band?
And as a band its just great to be heard anywhere it makes all the hours that you put into it worthwhile, to have someone listen to your ideas and sounds you created its just the best reward you can ask for as its a lot of fun but also a lot of hard work long hours.
As a band what do you think is the most exciting development so far?
Everything that has happened so far has been exciting but if I have to name one thing it would be the formation of the complete band, what a great line up , great guys it just works!
The line up for the band is very impressive, how do you all get on?
Best bunch of guys you could ever hope to work with.
Paul, you have to be happy with what’s been happening so far. Where do you see this journey taking you?
Where this takes me I do not know but I will see it through with the rest of the guys and go where ever it take us and enjoy the time , you just don’t get it as good as this, brilliant songs ,brilliant muso’s you just got to go where it takes you.
All the best Paul and thank you for your time.
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"I love the features of my new Privia digital piano; I have switched from writing my songs from guitar to keyboard now due to the great features of my new Casio Privia. I love the on board memory, I can record my ideas there, try something else and then come back to them. The USB connection in the back of the piano is great too, I can connect straight to my laptop, the onboard sounds are very impressive, and my favorites would have to be the grand piano and the strings... Beautiful! The weighted keys are fantastic; it really feels like the real deal. Next time you are considering a quality electric piano or keyboard you have got to check out Casio... I am hooked!
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From left to right: Peter Bull, Jason Brooks and Shane McLeay live at the NBN Television Melbourne Cup function in Taree, NSW.
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I have been overwhelmed by the response from Canada where my new single "Hold On" is being played on radio and being received very well. Thank you Canada for your kind words and encouragement! It’s you guys who rock!
Best Wishes
Shane
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- Mike
- Monty Canada
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Feb 4, 2010 @
9:36 PM
rock on good stuff
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- Simon Jacobson
- Epping NSW
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Jan 31, 2010 @
8:40 PM
Just read the interview with Paul Cook, you all seem such down to earth and no sign of an ego in anything I have read, seen or heard. Well done guys, you should be looked up to by everyone in the industry. I know cause I have worked in the industry for 20 years and most people in your position have their head firmly planted up their a*#$#
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- Samantha
- Port Macquarie
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Jan 24, 2010 @
7:50 AM
Shane McLeay ROCKS! 
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Thank you to everyone who voted for us to be in the Rage Top 50 music video's in Australia for 2009, it has ben an honour to know the number of people who have voted! We will all find out on December 26 who made it in to the top 50, fingers crossed!
SHANE McLEAY AND PETER BULL USE AND RECOMMENDS GRAHAM BIRD CUSTOM GUITARS
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you right songs that matter Shane. Dont stop. 
