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The Shake is a New York City indie rock band.[1] The band was active from 2005 - 2012. The band was originally formed by Jon Merkin (lead vocals, guitar), Eliad Shapiro (lead guitar, vocals), Jeremy Stein (bass, vocals), and Andrew McNellis (drums).[2] Following McNellis' departure in 2008, Vishal Kumar joined the band as their drummer. Kumar departed in 2009, and was replaced on drums by Daniel Kirschen. Shapiro departed in 2010 to attend Cornell Law School,[3] and was replaced by Mike Serman on lead guitar. The group disbanded in 2012.

Discography

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The Shake released three LPs and one EP.

  • Kick It (2006)[4]
  • Well, Oh Well (2008) [4]
  • The Shake Go Crazy (2009)[5]
  • Sweet N Sour EP (2012) [6]

For The Shake's third album, The Shake Go Crazy, the band collaborated with record producer, Gregory Lattimer, known for his work on Albert Hammond Jr.'s first solo album, Yours to Keep.

Awards and notoriety

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In 2009, The Shake was voted number 32 on The Deli Magazine's best bands in New York City,[7] and #1 best emerging Alternative Rock band in New York.[8] In 2010, The Shake was named one of the top 28 bands of the CMJ Music Marathon by Blackbook Magazine.[9]

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The Shake has had its music licensed in several high-profile movies and TV shows, including License to Wed, True Blood, One Tree Hill, 90210, and Workaholics.

References

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  1. ^ "The Shake - Band Reviews and Interviews by The Deli". Thedelimagazine.com. 2010-11-14. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  2. ^ "The Shake Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  3. ^ "Last Night, Rocker Stalker said…: The Shake at Spike Hill 10/5 | Rocker Stalker". Rockerstalker.wordpress.com. 18 October 2010. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  4. ^ a b "iTunes - Music - The Shake". Itunes.apple.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-10.
  5. ^ "The Shake Go Crazy by The Shake". 15 December 2009. Retrieved 9 May 2022 – via Apple Music.
  6. ^ "Sweet N Sour EP | The Shake". Theshakeband.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  7. ^ "Best of NYC #32: The Shake, Live at Bowery Electric, June 22". Kansascity.thedelimagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  8. ^ "Columbia Daily Spectator 28 September 2010 — Columbia Spectator". Spectatorarchive.library.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  9. ^ "Exclusive: The 28 Best Bands of CMJ, Gallery & Interviews - BlackBook". Bbook.com. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
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