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A relative newcomer to Vancouver's music scene, Shades of Gray is ready to make a serious impact! The band was formed in January 2001, performing in its current reincarnations since the early Fall of 2005. The trio is a mélange of two Calgarians and a Vancouverite that is sure to keep your attention and leave a lasting memory. With a set list spanning eras and genres, Shades of Gray is the solution for your entertainment needs. With a flexible set-up, Shades of Gray can accommodate any events and venues, from birthday celebrations to dance halls.
Shades of Gray features Wesley MacInnes on electric guitar, Neuman Mannas on bass, and Peter Ottis on drums. Wesley and Neuman share lead vocal duties, and complement each other in songs with two-part harmonies. They concentrate on original Rock and Funk-Rock, mixing in crowd-favorite covers into their repertoire from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Our Lady Peace, Led Zeppelin and Rage Against the Machine.
In their home town of Calgary, Shades of Gray has built up a loyal following. Along the way they have performed in numerous venues ranging from large arena-type locations such as the MacEwan Hall Ballroom (equivalent to Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom), the Maxbell Arena, the Calgary Sun Center, and The Gateway, as well as many clubs and bars around the city: Ceilis Irish Pub, Sambuca, The Grey Goose Lounge, etc. The Band's playing did not go without notice as they consistently achieved the top spots in various competitions, to name a few: 1st place in The Annual Central Memorial battle of the bands, 2nd Place the Yamaha/Supernova Last Band Standing Finals, 2nd Place at the Virgin Rock Music Competition, and 2nd Place in the War of the Worlds battle. In addition, Shades of Gray was recently featured on City TV's program "Wired" as one of Calgary's successful bands. In 2005 the band has taken the University of British Columbia by storm, ready to spread the word around Vancouver's music scene.
The band has released numerous recorded projects over the past five years, including "Sauce Town Rabbit", "Are You Questioning My Gear" and "Party in a Can".
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