Shaky Feelin'

Shaky Feelin’ is a full-throttle jamband from Ventura, CA fueled by a source of overflowing positivity, remarkable talent and an insatiable intent to move audiences at their very core. Led by the visionary guitar playing and powerful vocal presence of Mark Masson, this band delivers one awe-inspiring moment after the next. A card-carrying disciple of the Trey Anastasio school of bad-assery, Masson’s soaring style and buttery tone launches listeners into the galactic garden of delights. As the night progresses, they’ll siphon the simmering energy into their collective well, voyaging deeper into the improvisational vortex. We can be certain there will be junctures where you find yourself thinking, “I can’t believe how good these guys are!”

In addition to their Phish influences, Shaky draws heavily from the Grateful Dead, String Cheese Incident, reggae, bluegrass and all the best classic rock. One of their standout moments from last year was a jam session with Nevada City favorites, Dogs in a Pile. Voracious live music lovers themselves, they possess an intuitive sense of knowing exactly what each show calls for in any given moment. Prepare for an all-out dance party as the intricate bass grooves of Jeff Hiller and polyrhythmic drumming of Paul Menchaca opening gateways into alternate dimensions. All the while, keyboardist Ed Lyons weaves melodic, technicolor threads throughout the mix. It’s one of those “more than the sum of its parts” situations.

Cementing Shaky’s cred, they were selected for the most esteemed trifecta of local events – Tyler’s birthday at Rosebud Ranch, New Year’s Eve at the Crazy Horse and a real unicorn, Scott Free’s 60th birthday party at the Crazy Horse. The point being, when having a ridiculous amount of fun is mandatory, they’re the ones you want steering the ship!