Shaye
| Shaye | |
|---|---|
 Shaye in 2004 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Contemporary Folk |
| Years active | 2003–09 |
| Labels | EMI Music Canada |
| Past members |
Kim Stockwood (2003–09) Damhnait Doyle (2003–09) Tara MacLean (2003–07) |
Shaye was a Canadian pop group, consisting of singer-songwriters Kim Stockwood, Damhnait Doyle and Tara MacLean. MacLean left the group in 2007 and the band folded by 2009.
Biography
The Bridge
Shaye's debut album The Bridge (produced by Bill Bell and Jay Joyce) was released in 2003 on EMI Canada. The album features songs by Ron Hynes, Sinéad Lohan and Crash Vegas. Support for the album included shows in Canada and Japan. "Happy Baby", the lead single, was nominated for Single of the Year at the 2004 Juno Awards. This was followed by "Beauty" in January 2005.[1]
Lake of Fire
Their 2006 followup, Lake of Fire was released on EMI Canada. It was exclusively available on iTunes in November 2006, then released physically as a cardboard Digipak in February 2007. It was produced by Jay Joyce (Patty Griffin, Tim Finn, Chantal Kreviazuk) and features songs by Van Morrison, Mike Scott of The Waterboys and Ron Sexsmith. Two singles were released from the album and the band toured Canada opening for Willie Nelson.
Disbanding
On October 8, 2007, Tara MacLean announced that she was leaving the trio.[2][3]
After MacLean's departure, Stockwood and Doyle announced on their website they would continue making music together as "Shaye". In 2009 Shaye's official website was redirected to MySpace where it was announced the band was officially no longer together. Kim Stockwood and Damhnait Doyle thanked their fans for all of their support.
Stockwood returned to a solo career while Doyle has formed a new band The Heartbroken which features three of the former members of Shaye's band.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album details | CAN |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Bridge
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— |
| 2006 | Lake of Fire
|
92 |
Singles and EPs
- "Happy Baby" (Single) (2003)
- "Beauty" (Single) (2004)
- Selections (Second Cup Promotional EP) (2006)
- "Lake Of Fire" (Single) (2006)
- "You're Not Alone" (Single) (2007)
Awards and nominations
- 2005 - Won SOCAN Pop Music Award — SOCAN Awards — "Happy Baby"
- 2004 - Won Best New Group Mainstream AC/Hot AC — Canadian Radio Music Award — "Happy Baby"
- 2005 - Nominated Album of the Year — East Coast Music Awards — The Bridge
- 2005 - Nominated Group of the Year — East Coast Music Awards
- 2005 - Nominated Pop Recording of the Year — East Coast Music Awards — "Happy Baby"
- 2005 - Nominated Songwriter of the Year — East Coast Music Awards — "Happy Baby"
- 2005 - Nominated Single of the Year — East Coast Music Awards — "Happy Baby"
- 2004 - Nominated Single of the Year — Juno Awards — "Happy Baby"
- 2004 - Nominated Video of the Year — East Coast Music Awards — "Happy Baby"
- 2004 - Nominated Group of the Year — Music Industry of Newfoundland & Labrador Awards
External links
- Shaye at myspace
- Article at jam.canoe
- Shaye discography at MusicBrainz
- Audio interview + performance recorded February 2007
References
- ↑ http://www.jonesandcoartistmanagement.com/artists/shaye.htm
- ↑ Source for Tara leaving Tara MacLean official blog
- ↑ "Shaye no longer a trio, except on TV". The Star. Toronto. September 23, 2007. Retrieved 2012-08-08.