SHANTI
If one was to judge pop music by the chart-toppers today, they'd see pop as lewd, sex obsesed, and cynical. There are however, some who are ready to smash that stereotype. One of those is Shanti Wintergate. Armed with a guitar, a sweet and soothing voice, and a positive outlook on life, Shanti is a breath of fresh air from the ditsy Britney's and wannabe-angst teens with guitars. Basically, Shanti's just found a way to be happy.
---Desert Post Weekly
Some say that they were born to rock, but Shanti was literally born rocking. The daughter of musician parents, her songstress mother recalls performing while pregnant and Shanti was kicking to the beat of the drums! Yes, this girl came out ready to perform! Stating as a child that she was the incarnation of Elvis Presley was only the beginning. Although her musical style isn't that of his, she does think very highly of the King. It's evident in Shanti's music that the sweeter side of rock n roll is a staple of her diet, while her soulful, powerful lyrics and vocals complete what is perfection. Listen once and find yourself driven by the beat and the melody, listen twice and you'll hear her depth, listen more and you'll be hooked!
Driven to make her mark in the music industry, Shanti released her first record "This Moment" on her own label Allone Records. After a number of TV/Film placements and radio play, Shanti was asked to be part of the 2004 and 2006 Vans Warped Tour, where she continues to build an eager audience. As part of the Warped Tour family, Shanti currently has items on display at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame's new exhibit, "12 Years of Mayhem: The Warped Tour!"
Although Shanti has presented herself mostly as an artist in the Pop-Rock genre, she started out in coffee shops, traveling the world with her acoustic guitar in hand. Her new album Stranger Days gives us the best of both of her worlds. Collaborating with producers Chris Wardman and Brad Haehnel, Shanti has created an album that will satisfy the fans of both her Rock and Acoustic shows. The album gives you music with a full band and full production and the same 12 songs in a stripped down acoustic setting, available for download. Combining her edge and the catchy pop hooks that we love to sing along with, Shanti again captures something different. Deeper and more politically charged than her previous release, Stranger Days fires you up and then breaks you down.
Gearing up for the Summer 2008 release of Stranger Days, Shanti will be shooting a video for her first single "Novocaine," heading out on the Vans Warped Tour and continuing NOT to whore herself to the industry for the cause... Watch out!
I've played live all over the world. I love it. I try to make every moment special.
I love so many different kinds of music. As far as influences, I think i'm influenced by life in general more than specific music. The kind of music i like ranges from old Jazz standards sung by Billy Holiday, Frank Sinatra, etc. 80'a new wave, Old Blues, Motown, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Bob Marley, U2, Elvis, Blondie, Josie Cotton, The Beatles, Roy Orbison, The Clash, The Jam, Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, the list could really go on and on and on.
It depends on the tour and if it's acoustic or not. This summer on the warped tour I rocked my Teal Epiphone Casino, through a marshall stack. I also play a Gibson Les Paul, a Takamine acoustic, and I'm learning the ukulele.
Well I believe that it's not always easy to stay positive about life because well, shit happens. We all go through it, it's never easy and you just got to find that reason, whatever it is to be happy about getting up every morning. Think about the miracle of the earth continuing to rotate every day! I mean, it could all just stop one day so don't you want to make the best of EVERY and I mean EVERY moment that comes your way? Makes life a little brighter for me, maybe you should try it out for size. Remember, when it rains it pours and if it keeps raining, build a boat or learn to swim!!
We're all in this together so be a better friend, lover, family member, parent, human being, or whatever you are!!! Be the best version of yourself there is, it's never too late.
You can also visit my myspace page and my website:
www.shantimusic.com
www.myspace.com/shanti
