Music is supposed to be fun, exciting, thought provoking and daring. On every live performance, The Shams Band makes sure that their audience leaves each concert with a personal feeling of satisfaction. Drawing from their Wilco, Rolling Stones, Kinks, and Muddy Waters influences, singer/songwriters Biggins/Gulyas create distinct, personal songs. Once united with the full group, the songs come to life, tell stories, and send audiences singing all the way home.
The Shams Band features music trapezing the line between blues, country, and pop music. They have opened for national acts Drive-By Truckers, Dawes, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals.
The Shams Band is the epitome of a “do-it-yourself” group. They get every audience excited and dancing from their catchy hooks and rock ‘n roll atmosphere. It’s whiskey-driven. It’s a party. It’s rock ‘n roll with a banjo.
“Opening for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros… was really nothing more than a catalyst of public recognition for one of the best musical acts currently based in Chicago” – [Lost In Concert]
“Mix things up with this Chicago band’s sweet blend of bluegrass, Americana and little bit of country that will probably get your toe a-tapping, much to your surprise. Any true Midwesterner will appreciate the group’s unpretentious, slight drawl, and talk of drinkin’ beer on the cheap and loves lost.” [5 Bands To See at Do-Divison Street Fest]
