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The Society, Past Highlights, and Endorsements Moonshine Society delivers high energy roots rock, blues, and old school R&B in a style guaranteed to keep audiences dancing, toes tapping, and the drinks flowing. Often compared to Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt, Lou Anne Barton, and Sharon Jones, Black Betty leads a powerful band of musicians from around the world. "I now have new respect for the Boston music scene," said Tony Van Veen, CEO/President of Disc Makers after the band brought down the house at the Disc Makers Boston Party in 2008. The band has made their way around the world including throughout the US, Cuba, and China, landing them titles such as the "#1 Blues Band in China" on Reverbnation, "#1 Blues/Jazz Band in Shanghai" in TimeOut Magazine, "Top Don't Miss Show in Shanghai" from Delta Airlines' Airmag, and more. Now featured on many major, college, internet and XM stations, Black Betty delivers aggressive yet graceful vocals, and shows that girls can be every bit as strong as guys while growling, crooning, and sweetly serenading. Members of Moonshine Society have performed and recorded with artists such as John Mayer, George Clinton & Funkadelic, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Peaches, Snoop Dogg, Betty Lyvette, Everclear, Roomful of Blues, Brian Eno, Pinetop Perkins, and more. Moonshine Society's debut album "Live in Shanghai" was released independently in late 2011. The full length album was recorded at the House of Blues and Jazz (Shanghai, China) after Chinese film star Lin Dong Fu (owner of the club) personally selected and invited the band for a three month stay. Although a favorite at many college rock venues, they've really made waves in the international blues scene thrilling audiences at festivals with a fresh, younger take on the classic American roots style. Blues enthusiasts, college kids, burlesque lovers, and even biker bar regulars come together on the dance floors of a Moonshine Society show. "They're absolutely fantastic and innovative. Its the first blues act I've seen in New England that could be described as refreshing."- Satch Romano of the Mighty Housebreakers. Established in Boston, MA in 2006, the group made appearances throughout the USA and Cuba and relocated to Washington DC at the end of 2008. Today, the Society can be seen at clubs throughout the East Coast and internationally at various festivals, private functions, and USO bases.Past Show Highlights and Awards:Musikfest 2011- Bethlehem, PAHouse of Blues and Jazz (Jan-Apr, 2011)- Shanghai, ChinaRed, White & Blue Ball (Official Military Inaugural Ball)- Washington, DCArtscape 2010- Baltimore, MDReloaded at Gillette Stadium- Foxborough, MA2008 & 2009 Memorial Day Festival- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (USO)Exotic Erotic Ball at the Cow Palace Arena- San Francisco, CADisc Makers Boston Party- Cambridge, MAAshfest- Asheville, NC (over 300,000 attendees)College Fest- Boston, MASilver Spring Blues Festival- Silver Spring, MDBerklee College of Music's New Music Festival- Boston, MAPixy 103- Artist of the MonthWBZ-TV Channel 4 Boston- Nominated for Boston's Best Female Vocalist Bostons Blues Challenge- FinalistRJL Memorial Fund Battle of the Bands winnerEndorsements:Zipcar, Lakland Guitars, Rocklove Jewelry (featuring the Black Betty posey necklace and Moonshine necklace), Mode Merr Clothing, Painted Axe Guitar, Gothfox, and To Die For Clothing.
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