Band Bio
Shawn Harvey & B-57 is the latest project of international singer/songwriter Shawn Harvey.
Since being formed in 2007, the band has played in several countries to enthralled audiences of all ages. In June 09 they recorded some great songs with hit producer John David at Berry Hill Studio (www.berryhillstudio.com). They will be released soon. The band regularly gigs the UK, Benelux and Germany, and Scandinavia is on the agenda as well.

Shawn works with several session musicians around Europe. Live, the band's line-up varies from a basic trio to a full 5-piece band, depending on venue and demand. The repertoire includes hits from the 50's, 60s and 70's as well as some original material and covers various styles from Americana to Classic Rock, Country and Blues.

Make sure you catch this band live, when these guys are at their best!

www.shawnharveyandb57.com

Band Members
Shawn Harvey (Vocals, Guitar) is an established UK singer, songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He has a large international fan base and is well respected amongst other musicians world wide. For over a decade he has written and recorded Pop, Rock and Blues. He has worked with well known artists such as Albert Lee and Boz Boorer. He is currently working with hit producer John David (www.berryhillstudio,com) on a brand new album of his own material.

Shawn was born in Plymouth, England, and grew up in a small tin-mining town in rural Cornwall to the sounds of the 70's, a love which shines through in his music to this day. He started playing guitar and writing songs at the age of 13.

Shawn has developed his own distinctive style, taking bits from his early influences and adding a dose of his own personality. The result is fresh and original sounding Pop and Rock music. His live performances are electric and show his musical talent as a singer and guitarist. Years of working on the road from as early as 14 have made him a true pro. Catch him live, when he is in his element.

Shawn is always working on new musical ideas. His current project is
Shawn Harvey & B-57, a Classic Rock, Americana and Indie band (www.shawnharveyandb57.com),
and, of course, he pursues his solo career as a songwriter and performer (www.myspace.com/shawnharveymusic).

Silke Harvey (Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals), born in Neuss, Germany, is a bass player, music manager and record label owner. She has worked in the music industry since her early 20’s in various forms; live and backing musician, manager, producer, engineer, PR. She is also a freelance photographer, video producer, website and digital designer. She has worked predominantly in the Rockabilly, Country and Blues scene and has been bass player for Shawn Harvey for many years, taking part in nearly all his projects.



René Voss (Drums), born in Aachen, Germany, is a drummer since age 13. When his school introduced compulsory music lessons he chose to learn the drums simply to cause his parents the maximum amount of distress and he’s been happily bashing it out at high volume ever since. Playing his way through several bands and projects over the years he is now the backbeat of the B-57’s.




Erwin Vomberg (Lead Guitar 1, Slide), born in Mönchengladbach, Germany, is a professional lead guitarist and music teacher. He learnt to play at an early age, taking from many of the guitar Greats of the 60’s and 70’s, and ending up with a mean Rock guitar style of his own. He occasionally sessions for the B-57’s as stand in lead guitar or as second lead and slide player.
His Myspace profile is: www.myspace.com/whiteaxxxe



Frank Arras (Lead Guitar 2) is a guitarist from Lier, Belgium. He has shared the stage with many well known names and has played in bands since he was 19. He now is a music teacher and runs his own Guitar Blast workshop with over 80 students. He plays session for the B-57's and rocks the stage with his cutting lead guitar.
His Myspace profile is:
www.myspace.com/frankarrasguitarplayer  



Rory Patrick Campbell (Keyboard), born and bred in London is a professional session keyboard player in the styles of Funk, Blues, Boogie, Rock, Reggae and Ska. He lives in Amsterdam and runs regular open mic nights at The Waterhole, near Leidse Plein, where he and the B-57's met at one of his jam nights. He sessions for them on occasions.
His Myspace profile is:
www.myspace.com/chelseaborninamsterdam