Legends Bar and Grill in Hamilton, Ohio was destroyed by a fire last August. It should re-open in another month. The Marathon Music Showcase/ Fundraiser for Legends Bar and Grill will be held on Sept. 15 at Froggy’s in Monroe, Ohio. The benefit will help will help Legends Bar and Grill restock so they can re-open. Until Rust will be one of nearly 30 musical acts to perform. Shane Demoss answered the following questions.
When did you start singing? I started singing as far back as I can remember, but my 1st band experience was in 2015/2016 ….I was lead singer for a full band named Midget Moses, which consequently lasted about 3 months.
How would you describe your music? I would describe our music as Acoustic Soul Rock. What I lack in absolute vocal talent I feel alot if soul makes up for.
Who are your musical influences? Chris Cornell, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin, Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton.
What is your favorite concert you have attended? Foo Fighters, The Wasting Light your in Columbus.
What made it memorable? They played almost 3 and a half hours themselves. Really gave the fans what they wanted not just a show…an experience. If you love Rock you left there loving life!!
What is your favorite place to perform? What do you like about it? We love Mr. Boro’s Tavern! Springboro surprisingly to us welcomed us immediately and Mr. Boro’s really encompasses the feeling of the town. The owners are amazing as well as all the patrons who frequent it.
Other than artists, who has been influential in your decision to become a singer? No one person…more like age and people. Time is so precious and I’ve always loved singing and music from a young age. I wanted to know if I could, I wanted no regrets about things I wish I would have done, and I wanted to feel the magic of being able to.
What was the first song you wrote? “Know My Name” A 5 min and 30 sec song about love but from a stalkers perspective. Kind of got inspiration for it from The Toadies hit “Possum Kingdom”.
What is your favorite original song? What was the inspiration behind it? “Stable” It ended up having a country feel.It’s about my life at that time, and not being stable at first for myself and others and realizing in the end I could be.
Anything else you would like to add? I’ve been blessed to play as much as we have. If it ended right now I’d be ok with it because I gave 1000% to every cover, original and lyric I sang and played.
Where can people hear your music? Right now, our facebook page and YouTube. But honestly there is no real quality recording or album. We hope to record this winter.