THE SHADES

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My name is Harry Haines and I am the leader of The Shades performing up front as the lead vocalist.  I also play the trumpet and trombone and on occassion the drums.  My roots come from Winchester, Va. and I make my home in Westminster, Md. I was the lead vocalist with several Baltimore and Washington bands from 1969 to December 1978, such as the Jade Brothers produced by Charlie Daniels in 1970, Animal Crackers, American Star Band, Second Nature, Milk Honey and Karnival.  I started the orginal version of The Shades in 1986.  In 1997 we reformed "The Shades" with the four original members and we are still growing and going strong.  My email is harrystover@hotmail.com
 
I'm Gabby Gabaldon and the Lead Guitarist with Ths Shades.  My first professional job was playing with Jimmy Eller and The Little People, a popular band in D.C. in the 1970's.  While playing with The Eye we were the backup band for touring oldie acts.  The Eye formed its own oldies act called the Oldie Goldie All American Redneck Greaser Band.  From there I want to play with the groups, NetWork, The Shades, The Cutters and The McCoy Band.  During the 1980's I played original music with the band Spats.  We produced a regionally released album.  I also co-produced another project entitled Body Music by Nicholas. I finished the 80's with The DC Dog & The Sevilles. In 1997 we regrouped as The Shades. I live in Middletown,Md.
 
My name is Alan Remsburg, and I am also referred to as "'Big Al".  I grew up in Frederick, Maryland and I have been playing musical instruments for as long as I can remember.  My best memories as a young musician are when I played with the great Damion and The Classics.  Over the years I have played in many different bands from the Frederick, Baltimore and Washington DC areas such as: Long Time Coming, Jokers Wild, Junior Cline, The Cool Jerks and The Shades.  The original four members of The Shades have played together for a Very Long Time and all of our music is the real deal (nothing canned.)
I live in Thurmont, Maryland.
 
My name is David Gardiner and I have been playing with The Shades for over 20 years.  I am from Thurmont, Maryland where I still reside.  I enjoy playing the keyboard and the guitar.  Like my fellow band brothers, I have played in numerous bands.  I am playing the keyboard with The Shades and I look forward to seeing you at the next gig.
   
My name is Troy Remsburg.  I am the drummer and sometimes the second saxophone player in The Shades.  I grew up in Jefferson, Md. where I played on my first drum set at the age of two and a-half.  Being Alan Remsburg's son, I had the opportunity to play with many great bands and seasoned musicians, including Long Time Coming, The Hollywood Cool Breeze Band, The Cool Jerks and The Shades.  About 11 years ago I started playing the sax.  I have two sons, 14 and 18, both play the sax.  My older son has been sitting in with The Shades for 9 years.  Three generations playing on stage together!  Pretty Cool!  I reside in Boonsboro, Md with my family and run my own electrical business.