The Rythmn Shakers
Wayne Willems - Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar - Born in Little Rock, AR, started performing at talent shows and family festivals with family band formed of two brothers and father. So, after high school Wayne took out on his own performing with some of the most talented acts and musicians: Aubrey Nash (ex Freddy Fender side-man), Nightmare band, Second Nature, Ma Ferguson Band, The Knight Snakes (former members before Tommy Shannon and Chris Layton. Bass player (Curtis Shaw) and drummer (John Shatzer) from Stevie Ray Vaughn & Junior Brown). I believe John still owns Stevie's living room coffee table. Here is a link to one of my most favorite venues I love to perform at, this place is owned by Willie Nelsons (road manager/friend) "Poodies Hilltop Bar and Grill." You just won't believe all the famous artists that come and hang out and sit in at this place on any given night of the week. Well after coming off the road Wayne started a working cover band "Mudd," a 3-piece classic rock band, which became a complete success for many years, performing all over Arkansas and surrounding states. Allan Donahue - Replaced David Willems - Lead Vocals/Bass Guitar - Also born in Little Rock, AR, David started performing with family band and Jr. high and High School band as a bass player and performed at many state competitions receiving many awards as a young striving musician. Soon after high school David worked in many cover bands and original acts such as Gary McAllister Band, John Kilzer, Chuck Miller, Tempted and he also performed with other bands with Allan & Wayne along the way until "The Rythmn Shakers" formed. Sharon Simmons - Lead Vocals/Drums - Sharon began very young as a striving musician playing along with Elvis Presley albums and performing at church and just about any place that would let this young powerhouse drummer play. Sharon has performed on and off the road for many years with acts like "The Pink Flamingos", "Wendell Craig", "Vicki Magee Band" and countless other performers and working bands. Sharon is the piece of the puzzle that completes "The Rythmn Shakers" lineup and we honored to have her.
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Give Me One Reason-- Tracy Chapman , , Word Up-- Cameo , , When Will I Be Loved-- Linda Ronstadt , , Sweet Home Alabama-- Lynyrd Skynyrd , , Brown Eyed Girl-- Van Morrison , , Brick House-- Commodores , , Wonderful Tonight-- Eric Clapton , , Unchained Melody-- The Righteous Brothers , , Friends In Low Places-- Garth Brooks , , Play That Funky Music-- Wild Cherry , , Margaritaville-- Jimmy Buffett , , Bless The Broken Road-- Rascal Flatts , , Get The Party Started-- Pink , , Respect-- Aretha Franklin , , What I like About You-- Romantics , , Come To My Window-- Melissa Ethridge , , Have I Told You Lately-- Rod Steward , , It's Five O'Clock Somewhere-- Alan Jackson/Jimmy Buffett , , The Dance-- Garth Brooks , , SuperFreak-- Rick James , , Hella Good-- No Doubt , , I'm The Only One-- Melissa Ethridge , , Hard To Handle-- Black Crowes , , FunkyTown-- Lipps Inc. , , Redneck Woman-- Gretchen Wilson , , How Do I Live Without You-- Trisha Yearwood/Leann Rimes , , Blue On Black-- Kenny Wayne Sheppard , , Keep Your Hands To Yourself-- Georgia Satellites , , I Do Cherish You-- Mark Wills/98 Dergrees , , Hit Me With Your Best Shot-- Pat Benatar , , Hot Legs-- Rod Steward , , Higher Ground-- Stevie Wonder , , Boggie Shoes-- KC & The Sunshine Band , , Finally (It Happen To Me)-- CeCe Peniston , , The Breakup Song -- The Greg Kihn Band , , Turn Me On-- Nora Jones , , Easy Like Sunday Morning-- Commodores , , Old Time Rock n Roll-- Bob Segar , , Live Like You Where Dyin'-- Tim McGraw , , Family Affair-- Mary J. Blige , , Can't Get Enough Of Your Love-- Bad Company , , Satisfaction-- The Rolling Stones , , Mustang Sally-- Wilson Pickett , , Tin Man-- Kenny Chesney , , Man, I Feel Like A Woman-- Shania Twain , , I Love You-- The Climax Blues Band , , Jungle Boggie-- Kool & The Gang , , Gimmie Three Steps-- Lynyrd Skynyrd , , Bad Case Of Loving You-- Robert Palmer , , Shine-- Collective Soul