Josh Hoyer & the Shadowboxers

 Josh Hoyer and The Shadowboxers is an award-winning six-piece Soul/R&B/Funk band from Lincoln, NE, sometimes backed by a killer female vocal trio. Don't doubt it- we can get down here in the Midwest. Borrowing from Stax, Motown, New Orleans and San Francisco, this band blends the classic sounds of Soul and R&B, yet has been able to make a sound that is fresh and unique.It has been a whirlwind of success in their first 2 years of playing, being nominated for Blues Blast Awards Debut of the Year, being in the top ten of RMR Charts for Soul AND R&B for 30+ straight weeks, named the 2013 Omaha Entertainment Winner for Soul Artist of the Year, and nominated for Artist of the Year for 2014. The band has played the Sin City Soul Revival, Sioux Falls JazzFest, the 2013 International Blues Challenge, dozens of festivals in the Midwest, consistently sells out shows in their hometown and has released a debut album that critics say stacks up to the classics. Their highly anticipated sophomore album, "Living By The Minute" is set to drop Jan.13. This band is about exchanging SOUL with THE PEOPLE, and with world-class players on every instrument, that is exactly what they do! And this band knows the value of a good song- a band is only as strong as their latest song- so Josh and the boys are constantly working to keep the hits coming- fresh and soulful!  “Josh Hoyer and The Shadowboxers are coming out firing on all cylinders, smashing styles together to come up with their own groove. Funky soul packed with power, it’s Dr. John meets Al Green backed by Booker T and the MGs. You know, the good stuff.”-Charlie Johnson, Producer/Engineer Fuse Recording.  “Joshua Hoyer is one of the Lincoln-Omaha scene’s finest songwriters. His new project gives equal weight to his great songs, his rich, soulful, distinctive vocals and his ability to put together funky, driving and passionate collaborations with his fellow musicians. This band’s sound soars and fills up the dance floor with funky joy.” –B.J.Huchtemann, senior contributing writer, The Reader, Omaha, NE

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