Hearty Americana, leathery Country and bluesy Gospel — with lyrics that speak to your soul …

Merry Christmas from Give Me A Break Radio

                                                             with Host Bobby Pizazz

You have to start with the word harmony when you talk about the Reminders. It’s that hard to define, almost magical thing that happens sometimes between musicians … that draws you in and holds you.

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The blending of their voices, their personalities and their takes on life, mixes itself up into something tangible; you’ll feel it when you hear them – like the taste of the salt spray in the air where they live, in three small towns on the Atlantic coast of Delaware. Hearty Americana, leathery Country and bluesy Gospel would come close to describing the sound.

You’d feel as comfortable seeing them in a sold out concert hall as you would in one of their rehearsals; they’re that real. The songs speak for themselves. Hope will be your take away.

THE REMINDERS are Back!
After a year of recovering from life threatening health issues, by the grace of God and some of the best medical care possible, the Reminders are coming back stronger than ever and returning to the road in November for the 2016 Christmas season! It was October of 2015 when they regrettably had to postpone their upcoming dates because of health issues with John and then Kevin. The Good news is they are feeling better than ever and are anxiously awaiting their return. Come out and celebrate the Christmas season with the band at a venue near you. The band has not been idle in their time off, they began recording their 5th album this summer in Woodstock NY and Twelve brand new Reminders songs will be coming out early next year, stay tuned, this Album is a very special effort from the guys and we are sure you will be blessed by their new offering. More to come on this as the release date approaches.

The Reminders bring a lifetime of music to the stage and the studio. They love doing this, you can tell. Their sound is a unique blend of Americana and Folk Rock with deep roots in blues, country and gospel. Audiences across the country have agreed, with overwhelming enthusiasm, that they need to do it more often. They just have that wonderful chemistry that is so hard to define, but so much fun to see and hear. Individually, they’ve been honored by the Recording Industry Association of America (The Grammy people), the National Endowment for the Arts, Billboard Magazine, ASCAP, BMI, and many others. You don’t wanna miss them live. They’ve done enough in their careers to get you there, they’ll do enough live to get you comin’ back.

John W. Thompson
With over 30 years experience in composing, and producing John’s music has sold in excess of 10 million units on commercially released albums and CDs. As a composer, his songs have been recorded internationally by a wide variety of artists including Johnny Cash, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Bill Gaither, Michael Card, the London Philharmonic, the Winans Phase II, Jessy Dixon, Earl Scruggs, Tom T. Hall, The Burrito Brothers, Bernadette Peters, Charlie Rich, and many others.
John composed the 1983 Grammy winning song “El Shaddai”, which was named one of the “Songs of the Century” by the RIAA, and the Gospel Song of the Decade (80’s) by Billboard Magazine. He is a multiple Dove Award winner, including Song of the Year and Producer of the Year, and has received numerous Awards from BMI and ASCAP.
John has produced over thirty major albums in the Country, Pop, and Gospel fields for artists such as the Oak Ridge Boys, Roseanne Cash, Mel Tillis, Bonnie Bramlett, including Don Francisco’s, Christian classic, “He’s Alive”. Now residing in Sussex County, Delaware, John writes the songs, plays the guitar and sings the high part for the Reminders.

Ed Shockley
Ed Shockley has been in the entertainment business his entire life; as a musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. After first establishing himself on the music scene in Delaware, Ed went on the road which included a 17 year stop in Manhattan, and now finds himself coming full circle, back to his Sussex County roots.
In the 70’s and 80’s his band, Jack of Diamonds, was the most popular on the scene, and his song “Dodge City” is still an anthem to many music fans in the mid-Atlantic region. After moving to New York, he signed a major record and publishing deal with RCA. As a member of SAG and AFTRA he has appeared on stage and television with his voice used in many radio and TV commercials. Back home, Ed has headlined the Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival and was recognized by the Delaware Celebration of Jazz Society as “The Ambassador of Music”. Ed has recorded three CD’s with his all original blue eyed soul band, “Vinyl Shockley.” Now holding forth with The Reminders, Ed explores and witnesses his more spiritual nature in his songwriting and performance.
Ed lives in Lewes, Delaware with his wife Jill, and son Buck.

Kevin Short
“An American by birth and a Sussex Countian by the grace of God”, Kevin has roots in many aspects of the entertainment industry. Kevin opened his first recording studio in 1989, and subsequently a full scale concert/theatrical production company, providing sound, lights and production services for events all over the Eastern United States.
Kevin has produced recordings for RCA/BMG, Smithsonian Folkways, Sierra, and Rebel Records among many others. He is a voting member of The Recording Academy (NARAS). His Gospel vocal credits include the 1990 release of “My Mother’s Favorites” along with the late Anthony Burger, and the critically acclaimed 2001 release of “Little Is Much” featuring the Jordanaires and the Fairfield Four. Playing bass and singing for The Reminders, Kevin’s powerful, vocal talent expresses the spirituality of their original music.

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