Nashville’s own Shane Dwight will celebrate the release of his new CD on R-Tist Records, A Hundred White Lies, with a special performance at 3rd & Lindsley on Thursday, October 6. Releasing September 27, A Hundred White Lies is the newest and most- creative album yet from the blues/roots guitarist and singer/songwriter. Produced by gold record and Grammy Award-winner Kevin McKendree, A Hundred White Lies was recorded at Rock House Studio in Franklin, Tennessee, and its dozen tracks include 11 original songs that showcase Dwight’s roots mix of blues, rock, Americana, soul and R&B, all presented in a killer style that takes no prisoners.
The songs on A Hundred White Lies were inspired from the last three years of Shane’s life, and the stress on his marriage that came from long stints touring around the country performing over 200 shows a year. The stress of being gone from his wife a majority of the time proved to be too much for both of them. Going through a separation and eventual divorce took a hard personal toll on Shane and his wife. It was during that time that he began writing songs for the album that would become A Hundred White Lies.
11 of the 12 songs on A Hundred White Lies are originals written by Shane during that sad, dark period in his life. As the title track states so eloquently, it all began with “A Hundred White Lies.” “She Struts 22” is about the temptations that all artists go through while on the road. “Love’s Last Letter” and “Broken” are songs written about the pain of separation; and “True Love’s Gone” sums it all up. Sometimes the best songwriting comes from the darkest of times.
Shane moved to Nashville almost three years ago and as fate would have it, the home he purchased was a stones throw from producer Kevin McKendree. As Shane began to get to know his neighbors, a great friendship developed between Shane and Kevin. It wasn’t long before they were working in the studio together recording A Hundred White Lies. Shane was literally able to walk out of his house, go next door to Kevin’s studio and record.
Shane and Kevin were able to put together a cast of musicians on this album that is unparalleled. The group he used for these sessions was “Dick 50,” better-known as Delbert McClinton’s recording and touring band, featuring – in addition to McKendree on keyboards – Rob McNelley (guitar), Lynn Williams (drums) and Stephen Mackey (bass). Guesting on background vocals are Bekka Bramlett (daughter of Delaney & Bonnie, a former member of Fleetwood Mac, who’s also sung with Dwight Yoakum, Rod Stewart, Vince Gill and Sam Moore), as well as the McCrary Sisters (Ann, Regina and Alfreda, who have recorded with Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Buddy Miller and Wynonna Judd).
Critical accolades have followed Shane Dwight wherever he has gone. Blues Revue magazine stated: “Shane Dwight is a talented musician and an impressive songwriter… Dwight’s guitar playing is as substantial as his songwriting.” The San Francisco Chronicle called him “a charismatic and talented guitarist, vocalist and songwriter.” Andrew Gilbert of the San Jose Mercury News said of Dwight: “Tough, lean guitar work and commanding vocals, he is a tour de force… Shane is a killer songwriter, singer, guitarist and performer… he is an artist who’s creating a soulful Americana sound.”
Born on the East Side of San Jose and raised on a horse ranch in Morgan Hill, California, it was a tough decision for Shane to pack up and move to Nashville to further pursue his musical career. But Shane fell in love with Music City and knew it was the right decision for his career. Within six months of living there, he quickly earned a reputation as a “guitarslinger.” The Nashville City Paper called him: “One of Music City’s prime guitar warriors, Shane Dwight excels in numerous situations from story songs and laments to explosive workouts and fiery duels. Shane Dwight’s playing and singing is consistently stellar, and frequently magnificent.” It doesn’t seem to matter what town Shane lives in or performs in, the critics always seem to agree: “He plays a mean guitar, whether he’s rocking, delving into roots, alt-country, R&B, or hitting you in the gut with searing, straight-ahead blues… he plays and sings with charisma, heart, and energy.” (Toledo Blade)
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