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Sep 16, 2023

Society of Composers & Lyricists invite me to perform 'Mustard in the Gravy'

What an honor!

Society of Composers & Lyricists invite me to perform 'Mustard in the Gravy'

Sep 2, 2023

Mustard In the Gravy: the new video is out and streaming!

It's here in this lowly kitchen from which every revolutionary came!

Mustard In the Gravy: the new video is out and streaming!

Aug 28, 2023

We now have a Content Creator Page on Patreon

We now have a Content Creator Page on Patreon

Aug 18, 2023

Six Strings & a Story: An Acoustic Retrospective (1990-2023)

New songs & old favorites stripped down to the essential

Six Strings & a Story: An Acoustic Retrospective (1990-2023)

Jul 8, 2023

All That & More!

So much going on over here at Conversation Central! 

All That & More!

Jun 19, 2023

In the studio laying down horns with Tony Aiello (reeds & arrangements) and Chris Persade

Horns At The Clubhouse!

In the studio laying down horns with Tony Aiello (reeds & arrangements) and Chris Persade

Jun 9, 2023

WFUV's 'On Your Radar' Show at the Rockwell Music Hall in NYC

Lovely to be 'On Your Radar!'

WFUV's 'On Your Radar' Show at the Rockwell Music Hall in NYC

May 23, 2023

Out and About with the band Crackin' Wise

Crackin' Wise

Out and About with the band Crackin' Wise

May 9, 2023

Back in the Studio!

Recording Solo as well as with The Weight Band and The Conversations

Back in the Studio!

May 2, 2023

The release of a Fester Spunk composition as the Children of Ash Podcast Theme music!!

Fester Spunk re-emerges for a soundtrack to this delightful gamer podcast

The release of a Fester Spunk composition as the Children of Ash Podcast Theme music!!

Mar 1, 2023

International Songwriting Competition...and I'm a Semi-Finalist!

For my song Carolina Wren

International Songwriting Competition...and I'm a Semi-Finalist!

Jan 15, 2023

The Day That Reignited Berkshire County Songwriter Rees Shad's Inspiration

Rural Intelligencer Article

The Day That Reignited Berkshire County Songwriter Rees Shad's Inspiration

Jan 7, 2023

On Jan. 6, 2021, Rees Shad tuned into the attack on the US Capitol. By nightfall, he composed a song calling for harmony and reconciliation

Home Town Press

On Jan. 6, 2021, Rees Shad tuned into the attack on the US Capitol. By nightfall, he composed a song calling for harmony and reconciliation

Dec 20, 2022

Inspired By Jan. 6 Capitol Attacks

"Call This Done" From Acclaimed Artist Rees Shad
Is Examination Of Country's Divisions

Inspired By Jan. 6 Capitol Attacks

Nov 13, 2022

Blowing the Doors off the Stone Pony for a Formal Showcase at NERFA

Bobby, Jeff, Rees had a BLAST! playing the Pony

Blowing the Doors off the Stone Pony for a Formal Showcase at NERFA

Sep 8, 2022

Pulling For The Pantry! is a SOLD OUT SHOW

Pulling for the People's Pantry of Great Barrington

Pulling For The Pantry! is a SOLD OUT SHOW

Sep 1, 2022

The band earned a coveted spot at the NERFA conference in November

Back in the Saddle at the Stone Pony

The band earned a coveted spot at the NERFA conference in November

Aug 27, 2022

Rees Shad & The Conversations Pulling For The Pantry!

Pulling for the People's Pantry of Great Barrington

Rees Shad & The Conversations Pulling For The Pantry!

Aug 22, 2022

New Album Releasing on October 7th (with a September 1st pre-order)

Finally ready to share the new music!!!

New Album Releasing on October 7th (with a September 1st pre-order)

May 18, 2022

Out & About with The Conversations

Playing Out & About with the Conversations

Out & About with The Conversations
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