Shane Smith and The Saints is an American red dirt country band from Austin, Texas that formed in 2011 and has released four studio albums. The band consists of songwriter Shane Smith, along with Bennett Brown on fiddle, Dustin Schaefer on guitar, Chase Satterwhite playing bass, and Zach Stover playing drums. They rose to prominence with a broader audience in part due to their appearances on the television series Yellowstone.[2][3]
Shane Smith and The Saints | |
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 Shane Smith and The Saints at Red Rocks Amphitheatre | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Red Dirt, country[1] |
| Years active |
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| Labels | Geronimo West Records |
| Members | Shane Smith Bennett Brown Dustin Schaefer Chase Satterwhite Zach Stover |
| Website | https://www.shanesmithmusic.com/ |
Biography
edit2011 - 2018
editShane Smith and The Saints was formed in 2011 when Shane Smith moved to Austin, Texas and met fiddle player Bennett Brown. They began playing shows in Austin and soon connected with the rest of the band.[4] In 2013, Shane Smith and The Saints released their debut album Coast. The album was recorded in Troubador, TX.[5] The following year, the band appeared on the TV series Lone Star Roads.
In 2015, their second studio album Geronimo was released on Geronimo West Records. In 2016, they were listed among “15 Americana, Alt-Country and Folk Artists to Watch in 2016”.[6] That year, the band opened for ZZ Top at the Chilifest two-day music festival in Snook and also played at Austin City Limits.[7][8]
2019 - Present
editIn 2019, the band released the album Hail Mary in chapters, a non-traditional way.[9] The album was produced by Mark Needham and was named “Best Album of The Summer” by American Highways.[10] That year, the band made news when their tour bus caught fire on the way to a show in Lubbock.[11][12]
In 2021, they released their fourth album, Live from the Desert, a live album which is divided into two parts: an electric side recorded outdoors in the desert, and an acoustic side recorded inside the church of the ghost town of Terlingua.[13] The track "All I See Is You" reached #8 on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart.[14]
In late 2023, the band announced a new album, Norther, which was released March 1, 2024.[15]
Among the notable press that 'Norther' received,[16] the band was featured in a Rolling Stone profile the week of the album's launch.[17]
Appearances on Yellowstone
editThe band's music and band name have been featured on the neo-Western television drama, Yellowstone, numerous times. Season 4, Episode 3 of the show was titled "All I See Is You" after the band’s song of the same name, and featured the song in an extended scene. The band has also appeared on the show.[18] In the first episode of Season 5, the band played three songs at the inauguration of a fictional governor, played by Kevin Costner.[19][20]
Notable performances
editThe band performed at the 2023 inauguration of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The Governor asked the band to perform based on the popularity of their Yellowstone inauguration performance.[21] In April 2023, Shane Smith & the Saints supported Willie Nelson at the Frost Amphitheater in Palo Alto, CA and, in May 2023, they played a sold out show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.[22][23]
Shane Smith & The Saints played their debut headline show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on November 30, 2023.[24]
In February 2024, the band recorded an in-flight performance aboard a Southwest Airlines airplane for the "Live at 35" concert series.[25] In March 2024, the band made their national daytime television debut on CBS Saturday Morning, performing "It's Been A While".[26]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country [27] |
US [28] |
US Indie [29] |
US Folk [30] |
US Rock [31] | |||
| Coast[32] |
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| Geronimo[33] |
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— | — | — | — | — | |
| Hail Mary[34] |
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— | — | — | — | — | |
| Norther[35] |
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— | — | — | — | — | |
References
edit- ^ "Shane Smith & the Saints Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Evan (14 November 2022). "Shane Smith and the Saints Are Basically The Official Band of Yellowstone". Men’s Health. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ Casey, Jim (14 November 2022). "Shane Smith on 'Yellowstone' Season 5 Episode 1 Appearance: 'Beyond Grateful'". Outsider. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Our Story". Shane Smith & The Saints. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ "Shane Smith & The Saints – Coast". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ Armstrong, Chuck (6 February 2016). "15 Americana, Alt-Country and Folk Artists to Watch in 2016". The Boot. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Fullhart, Steve (22 January 2016). "ZZ Top to headline Chilifest 2016". KBTX News. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ "Austin City Limits Reveals 15th Anniversary Lineup". Jambands.com. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ Schwind, Gary (28 June 2019). "Interview: Shane Smith – 'Writing Music Is Something I'm Passionate About'". Americana Highways. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ Payne, Melissa (28 June 2019). "REVIEW: Shane Smith And The Saints Is Best Album Of Summer". American Highways. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ Turner, Sammy (21 November 2019). "Austin band Shane Smith & the Saints' tour bus catches fire en route to Lubbock". KVUE News. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "Shane Smith & the Saints Safe After Devastating Bus Fire, But 'Everything's Gone'". The Boot. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Trezzani, Claudio (20 December 2021). ""Live From the Desert" - Shane Smith and the Saints (2021)". Trex Roads. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Texas Country Heroes (and 'Yellowstone' Favorites) Shane Smith & The Saints Weather Their Most Chaotic Years Yet on 'Norther'". Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Shane Smith & The Saints Return With Genre Blurrer 'Norther' (ALBUM REVIEW)". Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Shane Smith and the Saints Survived Fires, the IRS, and Actual Snakebites to Become Red Dirt Heroes". 29 February 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ Balderston, Michael (14 November 2022). "Who was the band in Yellowstone season 5 episode 1?". What to Watch. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ Gallucci, Nicole (14 November 2022). "'Yellowstone' Season 5 Premiere: Everything We Know About Shane Smith and The Saints, the Taylor Sheridan-Approved Band". Decider. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ Crosbie, Eve (14 November 2022). "8 details you might have missed on 'Yellowstone' season 5, episodes 1 and 2". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ "Shane Smith & The Saints Perform On Acclaimed Yellowstone Season Premiere". Rock & Blues Muse. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ Young, Casey (22 February 2023). "Willie Nelson Announces Full Lineup For 2023 Luck Reunion, Including Shane Smith & The Saints, Sierra Ferrell & More". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ^ "Shane Smith & The Saints". Grateful Web. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ "Shane Smith & The Saints". Ryman Auditorium. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "Shane Smith & The Saints Perform Live at 35 Inflight Concert". Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "'Shane Smith The Saints Make Their National Television Debut Performing "It's Been A While"'". Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Turnpike Troubadours Album & Song Chart History – Country Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Turnpike Troubadours Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Turnpike Troubadours Album & Song Chart History – Independent Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Turnpike Troubadours Album & Song Chart History – Folk Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Turnpike Troubadours Album & Song Chart History – Rock Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Coast". AllMusic. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Geronimo". AllMusic. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Hail Mary". AllMusic. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Norther". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2024.