The Silent Parade

Emerging from the city best known for its musical past comes two

musicians that have combined to form one of the most unique bands in

Memphis, The Silent Parade. Meeting at a high school talent show,

Jonathan Thomas was blown away at hearing Charlie Shaw perform. As a

result, Shaw and Thomas have been playing together for two years in a

couple different bands. Now, they makeup the core of The Silent Parade

and have released their debut album After All the Wars, produced by

Jeremiah Tucker.



Their past is one full of musical outlets and interesting avenues.

Both come from musical backgrounds that have set a foundation for

their love of music. Thomas had been writing and recording music in

his room for years, while Shaw, the son of a Southern Baptist pastor,

gained invaluable experience playing and singing in church. The

combination of their styles begat the unique synthesis of sound that

fully matures All the Wars. This honest, laid back album can

be characterized as a singer/songwriter record deeply rooted in rock

and Americana. It is a concept album about the condition of the human

heart that culminates in the title track, After All the Wars.



Shaw and Thomas draw most of their musical influences from each other,

but they are both inspired by Ryan Adams, Radiohead, Bob Dylan, Sigur

Ross, and Johnny Cash. These artists seem to set the mood for the type

of music The Silent Parade writes, however most fans have trouble

putting a finger on exactly what, or who it is they sound like. Some

say its a mix between Sigur Ross and Damien Rice, while others swear

its Uncle Tupelo and Radiohead. This is the mystery behind their

sound. They remind everyone of someone, but whom? The music sounds

familiar, yet at the same time, its new and fresh. This is a

characteristic few modern bands have. The Silent Parade is truly alone

in its category, but is loved by fans of all musical backgrounds.

Now with the release of the highly anticipated After All the Wars,

Shaw and Thomas are ready to expose themselves to music admirers

everywhere.



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