Hey Dudes and Dudettes,

OklaTravelNet will interview the organizers of The Girlie Show and they have invited us to come along and perform a song to help promote the Girlie Show this weekend. OklaTravelNet hosts a daily broadcast at noon, live from Riverwind Casino in Norman, Oklahoma. Watch the live broadcast Wednesday, October 10th at noon at http://oklatravelnet.com and if you miss us, you can watch the archive (but I don't know how long it will be aailable).

We're trying to decide what song to perform, so email me at shellyphelps@yahoo.com  if you have one you want to hear!!!!

Rob and I will perform a 30 minute set at the Girlie Show on Saturday, October 13, 3:30 p.m., at the Farmers Public Market. There will be lots of awesome music, art and food. Find out more at www.thegirlieshow.net

Rock on with your bad selves,
Shel

Tune in to KGOU 105.7/106.3  this Sunday, from 1 - 4 p.m. to hear Shelly and Rob perform for a special Weekend Blues! The one and only "Hardluck" Jim Johnson will host some of OKC's best blues musicians for this special edition during KGOU's Spring Membership Drive.

Peformers include Matt Walsh, Pinky & Chris Henson (of the Snakeshakers), Sunshine Hahn, Shelly Phelps & Rob Vollmar (of The Shelly Phelps Band), and Three Legged Dog

Don't live in the area? That's no excuse - you can listen live by visiting their website at www.kgou.org and clicking on the yellow "Listen Live" button!

We love Jim and the work he does to keep authentic blues alive while supporting local artists. Yeah, we know (and they know too) that we aren't really blues musicians, but they are so good to us anyway!

Listen in!

Shel

Through the magic of modern technology (and with a little help from our beloved CDBaby and Snocap) we are now set up to sell our mp3's directly to you from myspace for just .99 each!

Did I mention how lovely and handsome you all look today??

Rock on with your bad selves,
Shel

This week we will play two of our favorite Oklahoma City venues and it just won't be the same without you there with us  . . . . . Check out our myspace calendar for more details!!

Wednesday, Aprl 11 - Shelly and Rob's Monthly Acoustic Show at the Red Cup Coffee House - We play the second Wednesday of every month and start at 8:00. Come for the musical entertainment, stay for the delicious coffee and pastries . . . . YUMM - EY!!

Thursday, April 12 - The Shelly Phelps Band will play the Blue Moon on Paseo Art Bar - We start it up at 9:00!!  I know, I know . . . you may be thinking, "But it's a weeknight and I've got to get up early to go to work". But you and I both know that Fridays are for slacking off at work. Come on, be a rebel . . . you know you want to!

Peace ya'll,
Shel

Join The Shelly Phelps Band at the Take Back The Night Rally on Sunday, April 1, 2007 at The Oklahoma State Capital Complex. The rally starts at 3:00 p.m. and the march starts at 6:00 p.m. We'll play around 5:10 p.m. and will debut our new single, "Girls Like You", dedicated to TBTN:OK.

Take Back the Night Oklahoma is a group dedicated to raising awareness and changing the culture surrounding Sexualized Violence. Sexual Violence has plagued women and children and men in this State for too long and next year change will take place. Sunday April 1, 2007 People will gather at the Oklahoma State Capital to march against rape and all forms of Sexual Violence. We need YOU to be there!!! For more information about the rally, parking, directions, etc. visit the TBNT website at http://www.takebackthenightok.com/ or join them at myspace at http://www.myspace.com/takebackthenightok

Entertainment Schedule and Special Appearances

3:00 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. - Music by Jillian Holzbauer
3:35 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Music by Jacob Ide 
4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Stand Up Comedian Jonna Jarnagin

4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. - Music by The Hannah Wolff Band
4:45 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. - Music by Brandon Pasley & Caleb Braudrick
5:10 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. - Music by The Shelly Phelps Band

Special appearances by . . .

Former Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Turpen
Oisin Fagan, Oklahoma State Lightweight Boxing Campion

Senator Andrew Rice

Ted Underwood, Uncle of Casey Jo Pipestem

KGOU Weekend Blues Interview: Last weekend, guitarist, Rob Vollmar and I spent a lovely afternoon interviewing with the dude . . .  the man . . . the host of "The Weekend Blues", "Hardluck" Jim Johnson of KGOU 105.7. (Now I understand how he got the name "Hardluck" ). Jim has been very supportive of our single, "One More For The Road". Not only does he play the best of the Blues, old and new, he also includes Oklahoma artists and other independent blues bands in his playlists. That sure wins him a place in my heart! 

Shelinator On-Line
"A Newsletter from The Shelly Phelps Band"

"Fiery Soul Rock Fused with Rhythm and Blues and Groove-Oriented Confessions"

Free CD Offer (Limited Time!) Here's how it works. Encourage, cajole, bribe, or taunt 2 friends to sign-up for our email list and I will send YOU a FREE COPY OF GIRL ON THE WIRE. Your friends must sign up no later than February 28 and include your name and email address in the "NOTES"  field during sign-up so I can contact you!! Oh yeah, you have to sign up for our email list too! Forward this email to a friend today and tell them to sign up here!

Funky New Website! I'm sort of in love with our new website. It looks a little wacky, but it's EASY to navigate. Want some tunes? Go directly to our Free Downloads. Want to leave a message - maybe a little valentine? Go directly to our Guestbook and tell us a little about yourself. (Getting to know you . . . getting to know all about you . . )

Do You Have Your Copy of Girl On The Wire yet? You can buy the CD for only $13.00 or you can buy Digital Downloads for only .99 per single. Girl On The Wire No overused clichs. Never had 'em. Never will.

Have you read BLUESMAN? If youve heard our guitarist, Rob Vollmar play live or on the "Girl On The Wire" CD, then you know he is an amazing musician. But did you know he is also an Eisner Award-nominated comic book writer? Yeah, its pretty freaking cool. Learn more about BLUESMAN here!

Book us Danno! Is there a venue you hang out at and think we should play? We are booking for the Spring, so send us some info or help us make contact with the booker. You know we love giving away free CD's! Email Shelly at shellyphelps@yahoo.com with info!

Peace ya'll,
Shel

Welcome to my Blog!

There’s lots of blogs out there, so thanks for taking the time to check out mine!! I’ll be posting weekly so please check back often or better yet, subscribe . Rob Vollmar (Lead Guitar) and I are putting together a new band lineup and gearing up to record a new CD, but more on that next week! (That was my attempt at a teaser.) For now, I’m looking forward to sharing our music and making new friends so please don’t be shy!

Thanks for listening. 

Peace ya’ll,
Shel

Tell Us Who or What We Sound Like (You might win a CD!)

We have many influences – so many in fact, that I have trouble hearing who we sound like. I’ve been told my voice sounds like everyone from Karen Carpenter to Tina Turner and everything from “chocolate” to “sex”. Rob’s guitar solos are typically described as “badass” and he’s been known to summon the spirit of Frank Zappa. The last song on our “Girl On The Wire” CD (Let It Go) sounds as if Brian May was in the studio that day. (He wasn’t.) That’s all good and fine, but we are in serious need of your help! We would be especially grateful if you would listen to our music and then post a comment about who/what we sound like. If you do this for us, great riches and good fortune will come to you. OK, maybe not – but if you are especially creative and we end up using your “description’ on our website or promotional materials, we will send you a free CD!!

BLUESMAN (A graphic novel by Rob Vollmar and Pablo G. Callejo)

Not only is my guitar player Rob Vollmar a ridiculously talented musician, he is also an award-nominated graphic novel writer. Rob created BLUESMAN along with artist, Pablo Callejo. They first teamed up to create CASTAWAYS, their acclaimed, Eisner Award-nominated first graphic novel. Check out Rob's MySpace Site or go directly to the Bluesman Website.

ROCKRGRL Music Conference

I’m still pumped from the Rockrgrl Music Conference I attended in Seattle last month. Patty Smith and Johnette Napolitano were the keynote speakers and were just so damned cool and full of passion. I felt a connection to Patty as she spoke of her deep regret that HBO cancelled Carnivale. (I know, I know. They so owe us.) As if that weren’t enough, I got to hear Bonnie Raitt and Ann Wilson (Heart) talk shop. This was nothing short of a religious experience.

More Digital Downloads from “Girl On The Wire”

Want more?? You can find more digital music from our CD "Girl On The Wire" at the following sites:
Apple iTunes
MSN Music
Bitmunk
MP3tunes
Sony Connect
PassAlong

Contact Information
Website: www.shellyphelps.com
EPK: www.sonicbids.com/shellyphelps
Buy “Girl On The Wire” CD: "www.cdbaby.com/cd/shelly" 
MySpace: www.myspace.com/shellyphelps