Shakey Graves: Archive

Feb 18th

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What did you do on Shakey Graves Day?

A week or so back, I put out a half assed call for people to send me photos of what they did on Shakey Graves Day …and I got a few awesome responses…here they are: The BEST…BY FAR…goes to Andrew Cummings of Jamestown, KY: He has not one, not two but three different jars of moonshine. And yes, he is wearing overalls in the hot tub. This man, celebrated Shakey Graves...

Feb 10th

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grainypaste asked: Is the limited edition LP available on Vinyl? And if so, where? -GrainyPaste P.S Happy Belated Shakey Graves Day!

Feb 10th

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HAPPY SHAKEY GRAVES DAY FROM ME TO YOU! A limited time LP available for the next three days…old stuff…new live recordings…a little food for the fire…. xo

Feb 9th

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COUNTDOWN TO SHAKEY GRAVES DAY!

T MINUS THREE DAYS UNTIL THE FIRST ANNUAL SHAKEY GRAVES DAY! What are you going to be caught doing? Someone suggested that people should send in a photo of whatever they do that day. PLEASE DO! SEND TO: shakey.graves@gmail.com Ill share all of the good ones (if any show up) WOAHHHHH Gotta go grease down the metal bull in preparation….if you know what I mean. (ew) XO SG

Feb 6th

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strawberriesandcigars asked: Do you have any artists you would recommend listening to?

Jan 30th

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Feb. 9th proclaimed "SHAKEY GRAVES DAY"

NO JOKE. I have been bestowed with one of the most insane honors of my life by The City of Austin… February 9, 2012 will be proclaimed “Shakey Graves Day” in Austin, Texas by the Austin Mayor. I am scheduled to perform a song in the council chambers at City Hall at approximately 5:30 p.m. After performing one song for the Mayor and Council members you will receive a Proclamation. ...

Jan 10th

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Last years news......

So this year, I will be releasing a shit ton of Shakey Graves material. I figure this year might as well ben the year that I truly keep track of what I have done in my life up to this point. I have a shit ton of old bullshit in my posesssion that I would love to shere. Ive got a comic book sitting over here, Ive got about 80-200 songs recorded (ranging from shitty to fully enjoyable quality). ...

Jan 3rd

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quantum-foam asked: You're my hero. Just thought I'd let you know.

Jan 3rd

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galvez2293 asked: You recently played at the New Years Eve show, and I loved your music! Your tracks here are different, where can I find the songs you played at that show?

Jan 3rd

Awesome shout out from The Austin Chronicle →

Dec 21st

Dec 20th

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Dec 13th

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SHAKEY GRAVES: A RETROSPECTIVE (plus a new video thanks to CatJam studios filmed earlier this year on a rooftop in LA) So, this Friday at Papi Tinos (1306 E 6th Street) Shakey Graves will be embarking on a massive musical undertaking. I will be playing music from 9 o clock until midnight…this means I am going to be doing a massive retrospective of my tunes…hopefully no ...

Dec 7th

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Dec 4th

GREAT SHOWS THIS WEEK

GREAT SHOWS THIS WEEK….tomorrow the 29th! @ 29th st. ballroom with THE LONESOME HEROES…then wednesday the 30th @ Beauty Bar for the TEXAS 4000 fundraiser!!! and finally thursday december 1st at my old favorite HOLE IN THE WALL

Nov 28th

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Nov 14th

hrrrthrrr asked: come come come to LA! I love your stuff!

Nov 1st

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LETS GET FUCKING SPOOKY

COME TO THE FINAL NIGHT of the opening weekend at TRINITY HALL(corner of sixth and trinity above old school bbq)…WILD CHILD 9pm HELLO CALLER 10pm SHAKEY GRAVES 11pm……costumes, shindigs, all sorts of good times….

Oct 30th

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WILD CHILD ALBUM RELEASE TONIGHT!!! w/ shakey... →

I have the distinct honor of playing the album release of one of my favorite bands, their new record is amazing! so please come out to the parish tonight and shake your tail. Xo Alejandro

Oct 27th

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RETREAT!

Hey folks! I want to thank everyone who has given their support and great suggestions concerning the Shakey Graves tour in November. Alas, my financial situation is not able to support that tour on such a short notice. Originally I was going to go to New York for thanksgiving but due to a lack of transportation and many other factors (including moving to a different house) I am going to have...

Oct 23rd

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Night

My friend Andy Wade passed away this weekend. It is very sad. Sleep well Andy, I’ll see you next time. I will truly miss you man. -Alejandro

Oct 17th

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TONIGHT TONIGHT

SHAKEY GRAVES AND RAMBLER ROSE AT THE SWAN DIVE 10pm

Oct 16th

SHOW TONIGHT AT FRONTIER BAR!!! →

Oct 15th

Oct 9th

LET SHAKEY GRAVES INTO YOUR CITY

HEY FOLKS! It gives me great pleasure to announce that i am headed up to the north east come NOVEMBER….I have decided to embark on a so called tour! A TOUR!? HUZZAH! But I need your help Where should I go? where should I play? where will I pitch my tent and eat my vittles? Basically I need a route! please write me at shakey.graves@gmail.com and tell me where I should be banging my drum....

Oct 3rd

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Sep 29th

Sep 26th

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SHAKEY GRAVES LYRICS

1.UNLUCKY SKIN life tasted sweet when I was the bad twin devil himself sat waving me by all of my tattoos they were of no use no monetary values have I ooh wont be long till I belong bird at my window tells me tomorrow mean ol tornado carries me off pulls me from bed and bashes my head in buries me halfway across the globe ooh wont be long till I belong without all of this unlucky skin think...

Sep 26th

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SHAKEY SHOWS

Ok folks….here it comes Shakey Graves is playing a slew of shows kicking off this thursday with a fundraiser for the bastrop fires and continuing all throughout ACL weekend…so if you are in Austin for the insanity please drop on by and hear Shakey at one of the crazy events going down. Here is the list…more info including the individual show posters and set times after the...

Sep 14th

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sleepysleepysleepy asked: i didnt know how else to contact you lol, so tumblr seemed fine. i just recently moved to austin and own a small studio. just wanted to offer my services to you, i really like your music. and if not, could you point me in the direction of bands who maybe do need recordings? thanks -conrad

Sep 8th

JAYSUS!!! LABOR DAY WEEKEND EXTRAVANGANZA!!! →

apparently i am the worst muscian in the world and cant keep track of my bookings! ahahah jeez! SUNDAY I AM PLAYING THE SWAN DIVE!!! YES!!!

Aug 31st

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Aug 31st

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Aug 31st

also announced...

PLAYING DITCH THE FEST 2 with MOTHER FALCON, NOT IN THE FACE!, THE EASTERN SEA, DANA FALCONBERRY, THE SOUR NOTES + 75 other bands….yessssssssss http://www.lucythepoodle.com/ditchthefestfest/

Aug 31st

MONDAY!

sep. 8th playing hole in the wall with my old friends hello caller

Aug 31st

PORK PIE (setting time aside to be spontanious)

gosh i am sure enjoying the lifestyle of a rich white woman. up at two thirty , white wine till dark, a constant lack of clothing. today i attempted to paint my nails, but i had no polish. alas, my housemaid is ill. smoking cigarettes in the closet, so my clean undesirables get that nice “lived in” scent. aloof! quite! alimony! railings! pumpernickel! sometimes i can hear the...

Aug 22nd