Shane Davis Group

Categories: Local Bands/Ensembles / Music

Shane Davis is a singer-songwriter from Huntsville, AL and the namesake of the band. He cut his teeth with local rock and roll group Black Market Salesmen. With the Salesmen, he was featured international publications Classic Rock Magazine and Relix Magazine. The Salesmen also received radio plays in New York and London. Shane Davis has played many regional venues (Mars Music Hall, Sidetracks, The Camp, The SportsPage, The Bar at 805, Shagnasty’s, Oasis Bar, Van’s Bar, Springwater Supper Club, Yellowhammer, Straight to Ale Speakeasy, Jokers, Londons, Rock N’ Roll Pinball) and festivals, such has the annual Huntsville festival Panoply, Porch Fest, BoroStock in Murfreesboro, and Spice Fest. He has shared the stage with acts such as Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, The Pollies, and the Seratones. In early 2020 he formed the Shane Davis Group to work on solo material. In February of 2021 the band traveled to Marietta, GA to record new material with Grammy nominated producer Joey Huffman (Soul Asylum, Matchbox 20, Hank Jr) at the Vault Recording Lounge.  These sessions yielded the singles “Back Burner,” “Ocean Song,” and “Going Underground.” The Shane Davis Group continues to perform all across the Southeastern United States.

Ben Kendall is the fella who plays guitar. Ben played guitar in southern rock outfit Southern Asylum as well as soulful rock group Liquid Redemption.  Ben has played many venues and festivals in the Southeast. His contribution the sound of the Shane Davis Group is of vital importance. He also is a grill master supreme often times making dinner for the band.

Lord Shaun Bloodsworth plays the drums. He got his start as a concert pianist and as a member of a highly-ranked competition drumline. Shaun has played in many bands through the years such as Evan Rollet and the Evan Rollets. His eclectic musical tastes help propel the Shane Davis Group to horizons anew.

Jeff Bailey deftly deals out the low end with his groovy basslines. From first chair oboe in college, to playing in a plethora of bands across the United States (including Liquid Redemption with Ben), Jeff honed his musical prowess to great effect. His experience and sense of groove have an immeasurable effect on the band.