Will you be a Convert?

Shy Blakeman’s followers call themselves The converts. However, Shy is not your ordinary preacher. He mixes his country roots with a soulful bluesy rock edge. It is this complex patchwork that makes songs such as Dragonfly, Cannon ball, and Crying in Your Sleep resonant with music lovers looking for a rebellious escape from what mainstream radio stations consider product worthy. Although, his home state of Texas never airs Shy’s music it hasn’t stopped him from reinventing himself time and time again. Maybe you can say these reinventions come with new perspectives but whatever you call it Shy Blakeman and his band (also called The Converts) know what flying high feels like as well as barely scrapping the barrel.

However, if The Converts have it their way everyone will be able to find solace in Blakeman’s lyrics. Although, Sky Blakeman may seem insane he has recently released every album he has produced to be downloaded for free from his website www.shyblakeman.com. Some would say this is risky but when all you want is to spread good music, what does he have to lose?

I must admit. I am a Convert so I may be biased when I ask you to check him out. Though, who doesn’t want to follow someone exactly like us? Who has seen beautiful glimpses but also hid so deeply in the darkness of things such as a drug addiction.  Give him a chance to open your eyes to what music is supposed to be about.  It’s not always about the stadium tours or awards. Sometimes it’s simply helping someone escape their own darkness or dream a bigger dream for them self’s. Shy Blakeman may not be an ordinary preacher, but his music speaks volumes, and that’s why The Converts  continue to spread the word of his lyrical genius and musical composition. So, discover their message for yourself. Let Shy Blakeman show you the true musical testament. Let him lead you on your next musical journey.

Become a Convert Spread the word. Give Shy Blakeman the credit and respect he deserves. Since Texas won’t.