its an artistic term used to describe things that are to delicate to ascribe a definitive color to such as the ocean or the norther lights.

all the time. we're a national touring band. we want to do this full time. every time we're on stage is special. each show is different and the crowd is different than the last. our favorite thing is to see people getting into it and singing along. we're crowd driven.

a lot more people have access to a small band's music....it's like having your cd for sale in japan. downloads are great because they allow people to listen to your songs, but if they don't have the whole album, they will probably buy it if they like your stuff. also, i see new prices for cd's under $10 now. it's crazy. i think making music cost less helps people to buy more, but it will hurt record labels a little.

for sure

Portland's A Fragile Shade are reflective of their culturally diverse hometown. Organically conceived under the gray sky and do it yourself attitude of the Northwest, this four-piece post-hardcore band has brought their self-violent live shows, intelligent music, and passion for community to thousands across the country. Developing a complex sound that pays respect to metal as much as it does to jazz , A Fragile Shade have defied scene standards and continuously redefined their music. Having become a mainstay on the independent touring circuit they have shared the stage with many national touring acts including Brandtson, The Panic Division, The Rocket Summer, The Fully Down, Project 86, August Burns Red, Flee The Seen, Inked In Blood, Still Life Projector, Coretta Scott , Love Hate Hero, The Warriors, Desole and many others. With every explosion, gang vocal, and guitar swing, A Fragile Shade's family style following has allowed for them to earn the reputation of a relentless, hard working band that you will be seeing much more of.
COME FIND YOUR VOICE. COME SING WITH US.
If you want to be more involved in what they're doing, you can add them on

emery, brandtson, taking back sunday, thrice, etc.

portland. we love where we live.

For Booking Contact
Karri at booking@stepoutonline.com