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July 6, 2010

Lords of Denman is the chosen name of a new East Texas based Big Band with a difference. Organized and put together by well known band leader and singer/musician Dixon  Shanks, the Lords of Denman intend to bring a new energy and sound to  East Texas seldom experienced since the heydays of the late 50’s and  early 60’s. Combined with some of the best songs and arrangements from  the 70’s to the present time, the ‘Lords’ have a unique and impressive  show that will please and impress audiences of all ages.

Shanks  contributes his own brand of high energy, leadership and vocal abilities  to a big band sound that is second to none. The ‘Lords’ consist of a  full ensemble that includes saxes, trombones, trumpets and rhythm  section of the best musicians in the area, from top college students to  seasoned ‘road dog’ veterans. Lords of Denman creates a powerhouse of  sound with arrangements from such diverse artists as: Chicago, Earth  Wind and Fire, Tom Jones, R.E.M., The Black Crows, Michael Buble’ and  many more….This band covers all the bases in a way that appeals to young  and old.

The musicians all bring talent and experience that stems  from a lifelong love and appreciation of music.  Some members have  played with world famous artists such as Sammy Davis Jr., Harry James, George Strait,  Bob Hope and the list goes on and on. Others are involved with movie  soundtracks, have recording contracts and still others continue current  successful music careers. 

Putting together a band that boasts  having a keyboard man from the Air Force “Airmen of Note” and the lead  trombone player from Guy Lombardo and Billy May and screaming trumpets  and saxes from Stephen F. Austin University (not to mention the vocal talents of Dixon Shanks) means you are in for a treat.

The  rhythm section of Lords of Denman is a combination of power and  finesse. With two keyboards, two basses, one rockin’ guitar and a  drummer…they are able to accomplish any style of music. Rock, swing,  funk or jazz….nothing is too cool for these smooth operators.

Lords of Denman bring a high level of fun, entertainment and musicianship to any event!

Song List

 What is Hip
Hard To Handle
Leave Your Hat On
Venus
25 or 6 to 4
Beginnings
Can't Hidee Love
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Everybody Hurts
Eye Of Tiger
Eyes Without a Face
Feeling Good
Fever
Foggy Day
Got to Get You Into My Life
Got You Under My Skin
Hello
How Sweet It Is
It's My Life
 Jive Jive Jive
Jump
Main Street News
Make Me Smile
Mononucleosis
Save The Last Dance
Semimental
Shining Star
Smile
Song For You
Soul With A Capital S
Souled Out
Superstition
Stiched Up
The Way You Make Me Feel
The Tooth
Wonderwall
You Don't Know Me