Banks & Shane
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Banks and Shane is a folk and Americana-influenced music group based in Atlanta, Georgia. Banks and Shane started performing in the Atlanta area in August 1972 and have entertained with performances around the U.S. and the world on concert stages, at nightclubs, ski resorts, and other venues. With Banks on vocals, banjo, and guitar, and with Shane on vocals, guitar, and trombone, their harmonies and arrangements are complemented by experienced and versatile Atlanta-area musicians.
Banks & Shane have recorded 12 albums since 1972. They owned and operated two Atlanta restaurant/supper clubs (Banks & Shane's in Sandy Springs and in Underground Atlanta
from 1983–1992), and have traveled to Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and London representing the Atlanta Convention & Visitor's Bureau, Delta Air Lines, and The Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association. Throughout their career, Banks & Shane have donated time and talent to dozens of charities and have been cited by both the Governor of Georgia and the Secretary of State of Georgia for their many contributions.
Former band members have included Chuck Shane, Paul's brother, on the drums and bass guitar (1974–2002); Dr. Rick Waters, fiddle, mandolin, and bass guitar (1975–76); Professor Benny Goss, piano and keyboards (1977–1984); Steve Hawes, Bass (1982–1999); David Irwin, electric guitar, fiddle, mandolin and pedal steel guitar (1985–1999), Randy Feagin, drums, Tim Price, lead guitar, Benny Boynton, keyboards and keyboard bass. The current band members include Chuck Shane returning on drums & bass, Jim Durand, electric & acoustic guitars, Felton Dunn, bass. Other local musicians and previous band members fill out the group from time to time.
On August 18, 2006, comedian Jeff Foxworthy
and Banks & Shane embraced their southern roots for two charitable causes when they presented “Jeff Foxworthy with Banks & Shane for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
and Camp Sunshine
” at Presentation Point Amphitheater at Lake Lanier Islands near Gainesville, Georgia.
On Sunday, December 14, 2008, Banks & Shane performed "A Very Special Christmas Concert" at the then-new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
in Marietta, Georgia and were joined by 55 selected 5th graders from the Cobb County Schools. The students performed under the direction of Dr. Melissa Arasi, Supervisor of Performing Arts: General/Choral Music, Theatre & Dance for the Cobb County School District in Marietta. All ticket proceeds from the concert were donated, in the names of the participating children, to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
.
In addition to their regular act, Banks & Shane, with Chuck Shane on bass, have been joined by long-time friend, Jim Durand, creating a folk tribute to the "Trio" that started it all back in the late 1950s. So far, they have performed to sold-out audiences from Arkansas to the Carolinas, to Florida, in Georgia and many spots in between. Additional tribute shows are planned for the future; a perfect alternative for fans with a smaller budget, but an enduring love for the music and fun-loving spirit of the original "Trio".
Banks & Shane will celebrate 40 years of musical fun in August, 2012.
Banks & Shane have recorded 12 albums since 1972. They owned and operated two Atlanta restaurant/supper clubs (Banks & Shane's in Sandy Springs and in Underground Atlanta
Underground Atlanta
Underground Atlanta is a shopping and entertainment district in the Five Points neighborhood of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States, near the intersection of the east and west MARTA rail lines. First opened in 1969, it takes advantage of the viaducts built over the city's many railroad tracks...
from 1983–1992), and have traveled to Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and London representing the Atlanta Convention & Visitor's Bureau, Delta Air Lines, and The Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association. Throughout their career, Banks & Shane have donated time and talent to dozens of charities and have been cited by both the Governor of Georgia and the Secretary of State of Georgia for their many contributions.
Former band members have included Chuck Shane, Paul's brother, on the drums and bass guitar (1974–2002); Dr. Rick Waters, fiddle, mandolin, and bass guitar (1975–76); Professor Benny Goss, piano and keyboards (1977–1984); Steve Hawes, Bass (1982–1999); David Irwin, electric guitar, fiddle, mandolin and pedal steel guitar (1985–1999), Randy Feagin, drums, Tim Price, lead guitar, Benny Boynton, keyboards and keyboard bass. The current band members include Chuck Shane returning on drums & bass, Jim Durand, electric & acoustic guitars, Felton Dunn, bass. Other local musicians and previous band members fill out the group from time to time.
On August 18, 2006, comedian Jeff Foxworthy
Jeff Foxworthy
Jeffrey Marshall "Jeff" Foxworthy is an American comedian, television and radio personality and author. He is a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, a comedy troupe which also comprises Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Ron White. Known for his "you might be a redneck" one-liners, Foxworthy...
and Banks & Shane embraced their southern roots for two charitable causes when they presented “Jeff Foxworthy with Banks & Shane for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit healthcare organization, was formed in 1998 when Egleston Children’s Health Care System and Scottish Rite Children’s Medical Center merged. Both hospitals maintained their original locations, but the merger brought together Egleston’s teaching and...
and Camp Sunshine
Camp Sunshine
Camp Sunshine is a non-profit retreat and camp located on the shore of Sebago Lake, Maine that provides children with life-threatening illnesses and their immediate families hope for the future, as well as immediate help in dealing with a child's chronic illness...
” at Presentation Point Amphitheater at Lake Lanier Islands near Gainesville, Georgia.
On Sunday, December 14, 2008, Banks & Shane performed "A Very Special Christmas Concert" at the then-new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is a performing arts venue located in the Cumberland/Galleria edge city, just northwest of Atlanta, Georgia...
in Marietta, Georgia and were joined by 55 selected 5th graders from the Cobb County Schools. The students performed under the direction of Dr. Melissa Arasi, Supervisor of Performing Arts: General/Choral Music, Theatre & Dance for the Cobb County School District in Marietta. All ticket proceeds from the concert were donated, in the names of the participating children, to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit healthcare organization, was formed in 1998 when Egleston Children’s Health Care System and Scottish Rite Children’s Medical Center merged. Both hospitals maintained their original locations, but the merger brought together Egleston’s teaching and...
.
In addition to their regular act, Banks & Shane, with Chuck Shane on bass, have been joined by long-time friend, Jim Durand, creating a folk tribute to the "Trio" that started it all back in the late 1950s. So far, they have performed to sold-out audiences from Arkansas to the Carolinas, to Florida, in Georgia and many spots in between. Additional tribute shows are planned for the future; a perfect alternative for fans with a smaller budget, but an enduring love for the music and fun-loving spirit of the original "Trio".
Banks & Shane will celebrate 40 years of musical fun in August, 2012.