Release Date
2008
Genre
Roots Rock 'n' Roll
Band Members
Vocals: Elle Mae
Twangy Guitar: Markie D
Upright Bass: Craig Pettigrew
Drums: Sneaky Pete
Hometown
Southwest Detroit
Record Label
Ghettobilly Records
Short Description
Rockabilly-Roots-Garage
Long Description
Heavily influenced by traditional rockabilly, Texas swing and early 60's rock 'n' roll, this vintage act has entertained music lovers of all ages throughout the midwest, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and abroad in Belgium and the Netherlands, including venues, dates and events like Viva Las Vegas Weekender and Ronnie Mack's Barn Dance, in addition to residencies at marquee venues like The Black Heart, and opening slots for The Trashmen, Whitey Morgan and the 78's, Dex Romweber and Dale Watson. Originally from Detroit-relocated to sunny Austin, Texas, they are currently working on new music for all lovers of roots rock 'n' roll.
Catch them if you can!
www.phantomshakers.com
Bio
"You'd best be ready when Mark & Elle Mae tear into a tough rendition of Willie Dixon's "I'm Ready" smokin' hot, straight out of the gate!...This twosome really swings on the up-tempo numbers (like Fujiyama Mama), serving the listener an unignorable invitation to the open dance floor.”
—Del Villarreal, Ol’ Skool Rodz
"...one song, she's a sultry temptress with a smooth-as-butter-voice and the next, a raw rock 'n'roll queen who'll tear you apart if you look at her funny."
--Joseph Klement, Motor City Blog
In June of 2008, two restless misfits started to make some noise in Detroit, Michigan.
The velvety croon of Elle Mae, and the twangy guitar of Mark Longsdorf
created a spark that quickly shot them to the forefront of the Motor City’s music scene.
Heavily influenced by traditional rockabilly, Texas swing, and 60’s rock ’n’ roll, they have captivated audiences from Detroit to Los Angeles, Europe and back, cutting their teeth on some of the most esteemed venues, festivals and dives in Detroit and around the globe, warming up for artists like The Trashmen, Dex Romweber, Dale Watson and Whitey Morgan & The 78’s.
They introduced their debut raw-cut EP “The Ghetto Session” in 2011 at the Metro Times Blowout, and quickly became Detroit's best kept secret. They went on to introduce their 7”-vinyl single, at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender, in April 2012, followed by their debut European romp in Belgium and The Netherlands later the next year.
In spring of 2013, Mark and Elle were presented with an opportunity to live life in the “Live Music Capital of the World”—Austin, Texas. So they packed it up and moved things out West, where they've performed with some of Austin's finest rhythmn musicians. Their latest EP, Right Behind You Baby, caught the ear of Austin icon, Dale Watson leading to his invitation to perform with him at the legendary Luckenbach, Texas for the first-ever Ameripolitan showcase in November 2013.
They have been featured on several national and international internet radio programs, blogs and publications, and are currently working on new music and shows for all lovers of roots rock 'n' roll. Catch them if you can.
Current Location
Austin, TX
General Manager
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Marti Brom
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Wayne "The Train" Hancock
The Bellfuries
Nikki Hill
The Witch and The Wicked
Influences
Janis Martin, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Wanda Jackson, Marti Brom, Anita O'Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Eartha Kitt, Joan Jett
Chet Atkins, Joe Maphis, Cliff Gallup, Carl Perkins, Charlie Feathers, Johnny Burnette,Link Wray
Band Interests
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnGzl-OEyGE
Email
phantomshakers@yahoo.com
Other Accounts
https://soundcloud.com/the-phantom-shakers(SoundCloud)
https://twitter.com/phantomshakers(Twitter)
Website
http://www.phantomshakers.com
Press Contact
phantomshakers@yahoo.com
Booking Agent
phantomshakers@yahoo.com
