SHURMAN - East Side Of Love

EAST SIDE OF LOVE retains SHURMAN's trademark combination of high-energy roots rock and country soul, while possessing an expanded dimension due to the mixture of harrowing pain and unmatched creative joy they experienced since we last heard from them. SHURMAN--Aaron Beavers (guitar, vocals) Mike Therieau (bass, vocals), Harley Husbands (lead guitar) and Clint Short (drums)-created EAST SIDE OF LOVE as a result of loyal fan-funded support coming from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean; the band's European fan base remains large and enthusiastic. Produced by Beavers at Austin's storied Cedar Creek Studios, it's a powerful work with 11 heartfelt songstelling the story of losing a relationship, while actually getting back a band. From the anthemic set-opening title track, to the gritty soul of "You Don't Have To Love Me," through the heart-wrenching, acoustic ballad "I Don't Know Why," to the bright and hopeful album closer "Time To Say Goodbye," it bears traces ofSHURMAN's reputation for relentless live energy and yet comes across as clear-eyed and genuine as anything in the band's 15-year career. SHURMAN's previous label releases on Vanguard and Universal Republic were admittedly geared towards Fridayand Saturday night, but EAST SIDE OF LOVE sounds like a record made for Sundayafternoon. It takes you on a journey through the ups and downs of life while reminding you that you can still find redemption no matter where you have traveled. Record Label: Blue Rose Style: Country / Rock