Shake Indie Rock / Alternative After becoming disenchanted with the soulless, monolithic, assembly-line music of contemporary bands that seemed to emulate the sound of their influences and blend in with each other, Jon Merkin and Eliad "Eddie" Shapiro, former high school band mates, formed the Shake in the summer of 2005 with the intention of creating a group that would attempt as best it could to create a sound as organic and distinct as it could Unlike other groups, each member of the Shake is schooled in a different style of music and draws from a different pool of influences ranging from rock to, the blues, to jazz. The result is a constantly evolving, more musically diverse style of rock that utilizes catchy melodies and harmonies in order to maintain a straightforward, accessible, and familiar feel that hearkens back to the days when rock and roll could change the world. The Shake currently gig around NYC, spreading the gospel of Rock and Roll through their passionate and energetic shows. Reviews Shake - Kick It (7 out of 10) Michael Gluckstadt Artist Website Shake - Official Website