Chad Shivers and the Silent Knights perform The Ventures and The Beach Boys Christmas albums 2014!

This year marks the fifth year my group Chad Shivers and the Silent Knights has performed the Ventures Christmas Album, and the second for the Beach Boys Christmas Album.  Historically the show has been held at the Earl in Atlanta but we are extremely excited to bring it to the Southern Surf Stomp at Kavarna this year.  This has become a special event for all of us and we look forward to it all year long.  Of course we will be joined by our Jingle Belle dancers as well.

The Silent Knights are:
Chad Shivers (MOONBASE, The Mystery Men?, Bicycle Eaters) - lead guitar, vocals
"Little Saint" Nick Bazemore - lead vocals, guitar
David Northrip (the Fugitives) - vocals, guitar
Eric "The Talent" Balint (MOONBASE, Bicycle Eaters) - bells, percussion, keys
Matt Steadman - bass guitar
Sonny Harding (MOONBASE) - drums

The Jingle Belle dancers are Jessica Shivers (aka "Cherry") and Morgan "Mo" Bazemore.

Check out last year's performance:




*12/5 - Charleston, SC at the Tin Roof w/ Silver Bells. 9pm, $5, 21+.
*12/6 - Savannah, GA at the Wormhole. 10pm, more info at wormholebar.com.
12/13 - Decatur, GA at Kavarna w/ Caroline and the Ramblers, Fringe Factory DJ's. 8pm, $7, all ages.
12/18 - Marietta, GA at the Strand w/ Jeffrey Bützer/T.T. Mahony's Charlie Brown Christmas tribute, Jeffrey Bützer and the Bicycle Eaters. 8pm, $15, all ages.
12/19 - Anniston, AL at the Crimson Tiger w/ Kill, Baby...Kill! and many more.  8pm, $5, 21+.
12/20 - Birmingham, AL at the Syndicate Lounge w/ The Original Shake Charmers. 9pm, $10, all ages.


* with Sean Zearfoss (Small Reactions) on drums

With a heavy heart

My father, Charles "Charlie" Evan Shivers, passed away peacefully this morning at 9:20 am. He was an incredible man and father and I owe a great deal to him for his support and gift of music. Here's video of him (far left, sorry for poor quality) singing "The Old Rugged Cross" with his brothers.

Video from Chad Shivers and the Silent Knights holiday performance at the Earl 12/13/13

The Beach Boys Christmas album in it's entirety

The Ventures Christmas album in it's entirety, featuring the Jingle Belle Dancers

The Silent Knights:
Chad Shivers - Guitar, Vocals
Nicholas (Nick) Bazemore - Vocals, Guitar
Matt Lawley - Vocals, Guitar
Matt Steadman - Bass guitar
Eric "the talent" Balint - bells, percussion
Sean Zearfoss - drums

The Jingle Belle Dancers are Cherry and Mo.

The Ventures / Beach Boys Christmas @ the Earl 12/13

This year marks my fourth, The Silent Knights third, performing the Ventures Christmas Album at the Earl.  This year we've decided to 'venture' out and do our own show and added the Beach Boys' Christmas Album as well.  The incredible Grinder Nova will open the show.  Tickets can be found at Ticket Alternative.

Video from Jeffrey Bützer and the Bicycle Eaters' performance at the Goat Farm 6/29/13

Video of entire performance from Jeffrey Bützer's release show for the album "Collapsible" at the Goat Farm June 29, 2013.  Features Jeffrey Bützer on piano, toy piano, glockenspiel, melodica, and accordian, Cassi Costoulas on vocals, Kristen Haverty on cello, Eric "the talent" Balint on glockenspiel, melodica, and percussion, Matt Steadman on bass guitar, Sean Zearfoss on drums, and myself on guitar.

Vipers & Adders

Vipers & Adders is a rock band formed by myself on guitar, bass, and vocals, Nick Bazemore on vocals and guitar, Brad Mattocks on bass, guitar, and vocals, and Sean Zearfoss (also of Small Reactions and Places) in 2009.  Our debut album, "Return to Light", was released in 2011.  The album can be streamed and purchased (name your own price) at our bandcamp site.