Shodown - Real Montana Country Music

We Are

Dan F. Neuman • Fiddle, Guitar, Lap Steel, Mandolin, Vocals:

I really don't know what I am doing. That is my big secret. OK, there, it's out. Now when you see me you can honestly think to yourself..."Hey, that guy really doesn't know wht he's doing" and you will be right. I have been not knowing what I am doing for a long time. Ever since I was 8 and Mom and Dad gave me that old coffee can to beat on while they were playing at the Eagles Club.

Ted Zanto • Drums & Percussion:

Ok listen, I know that I like to talk. Alot. But now that we have that out in the open, how are you really? Let me tell you about my day... It started out when I woke up this morning and then I got out of bed. I actually put my feet on the floor and said "Hey look at my feet!" My wife told me to shut up. So... then I was done talking... about my feet. So......

Jeff Daniel • Accoustic Guitar & Vocals:

I am serious. I look serious, I smell serious, I feel serious and I give off a glow of serious. But it all is really just for show. Once you get below this serious exterior, you find a little bunny rabbit with a fuzzy tail. I'm serious.

Mike Hegwood • Bass Guitar

Most people just call me Mike. You can call me... Mike. That will be fine. I have many bass guitars. I also have many nice shirts. I have always believed that nice bass guitars go with nice shirts. It's a simple philosophy but it has served me well through the years.

THE BAND:

"This is a band that makes you want to get up and dance!"

High energy, entertaining and fun to experience. When you see one of our performances, you become a part of it. It's our philosophy... that it's not our show, but your show.

From humble beginnings, Sho-down has matured into a band with a diverse play list and a style that is akin to putting a whole bunch of things in the blender, and actually ending up with something that tastes real good. Our roots reach into bluegrass, western swing, traditional country, contemporary country, 70's and 80's rock and roll, Cajun and folk music. Wow, makes your head kind of spin doesn't it. But somehow it all works it's way into a sound that is unique and pleasing. Vocals are the heart of our music.

Most arrangements feature 3 part harmony and intricate background vocal layering that make it sound as if there are more than 4 people on stage. But alas... there are only 4 of us. Ted, Dan, Jeff and Mike.

As Sho Down, we have played large venue concerts with; Blake Shelton, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Mark Wills, David Kirsch, Chad Brock, Darryl Singletary and Rhett Atkins to name a few. We recently performed in Lima Peru as a benefit for the Hogar de la San Francisco, a children's hospital and shelter.

We continue to perform throughout Western Montana (see our schedule) for a variety of public and private functions. We also have a close working relationship with Craig & Al, the morning DJs for KYSS radio in Missoula, MT and with Scoot and Paula at 93.3 The Eagle. We have performed live on the Craig & Al show as well as recording 4 songs for their 2005 KYSSmas for kids project. A project to give needy children a Christmas they otherwise normally wouldn't enjoy.

If there were a warning label on our band it would be this: "CAUTION: This band does not use set lists!" Crazy... I know, but this gives us the flexibility of tailoring our performance to the crowd that is watching us. Remember... it's your show not ours. If you want to hear a song or artist or genre, simply ask and even at the risk of a colossal train wreck, we will play your request if anyone in the band knows most of it.

There you have it... this is our band Sho Down. We hope to see you at one of our performances and we hope we can get you up to dance on the bar because... that's the kind of guys we are.