Northwest Indie Artists Shelley & Cal James Featuring CD “Something Go’in On”. The harmony of their writing, music, and performances is an extension of the friendship & love this married couple has for each other. They are feel good about being Christian and understand being Christian doesn’t restrict anyone from enjoying a variety of music genres, whether Christian, soul, or rock. Shelley & Cal also bring another message to the world as a successful interracial couple and the beauty of their love, which is also shared via their music.
The pure blend of Christian inspired messages, soul melodies and rock edge that Shelley & Cal possess is best displayed via their live show. "Our shows are very interactive," describes Shelley. "The audience often finds themselves moved to sing along as if they were a planned part of the vocal landscape." The shows feature a section they fondly term the "A Capella Power-Love-Duo," which is reminiscent of beat box meats Bobby McFerrin - Cal (who also plays bass) sings the bass and rhythm parts while Shelley's vocals soar overhead.
The way that Shelley & Cal seamlessly work together whether it be writing music, performing or raising their new baby, Eva can be attributed to a bond that began forming when they met in 1993 when Cal's brother Edwin suggested that Cal audition for a spot in the band Shelley helped start called, Pyramid Breakfast. "It was love at first note - both musically and romantically," says Shelley. Neither was completely sure what was happening or how it would affect the band's dynamic, so they did it right and nurtured their friendship; but it was clearly serious and after a courtship of nearly two years, Shelley & Cal wed.
Though the couple make faith based music and are Christians, the music that they make is consciously not preachy. During their shows they not only perform music off of their 3 albums but they also play 70's, 80's and 90's classic covers thus incorporating all music lovers despite their beliefs. “We hear and know what people think about Christianity and the Bible. There is a lot of confusion, misunderstanding, and negative opinion so we know that it's very important that if we are going to draw people to the fact that God loves them no matter who they are or what they've done, we've got to do it without making them feel condemned or judged,” says Cal. “It has to come from a foundation of love.”
Shelley & Cal both come from musical families. Shelley began singing with her family quartet at four-years-old touring the Western provinces of Canada with the family performing at churches, festivals and even on local television as the Ratzlaff Family Singers. Meanwhile Cal studied piano and violin in elementary and middle school and in high school picked up "my dad's (who had toured with Peter, Paul & Mary and Cal Tjader) Fender 'P' bass and learned how to play contemporary music by watching classic rock videos on MTV and by listening to the stereo.
So, sit back relax have a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of wine enjoy some good conversation & music…
Come join us tomorrow Wednesday, 11/10/10 airs live 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Central Time, USA / 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time, USA -- Show Call-in#: (347) 215-6487
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