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 Trevor Mcshane Americana / Folk Rock / Roots Music "AMERICAN MUSIC'S DISTINCTIVE NEW VOICE" In the great tradition of... Lou Reed, Leonard Cohen, John Prine, Tom Waits, Neil Young, and John Hiatt! The mysterious, adventurous, reclusive, Trevor McShane was raised on a ranch in Wyoming. Ivy League educated, he spent a great deal of time after college traveling the world. Determined to "find himself," he made his way to Tibet where he spent six months as a monk-in-training, eventually being forced to leave the country after demonstrating against the construction of a Holiday Inn. He then signed on as a merchant seaman sailing the seas, learning many shanty songs, and finally settling in St. Kitts where for two years he played bass in a reggae band. Curious about the former Soviet Union, McShane applied to and was accepted at the University of Bulgaria, obtaining a partial scholarship, becoming the school's only foreign exchange student, and concluding his formal education with a doctorate in the sciences. To help finance his studies, he also joined a local band that played Klezmer and Eastern European traditional music. Trevor is now a science professor at a small Midwest university where he has made a contribution to the study of malaria and Monarch butterflies. McShane has been playing guitar for over three decades and has finally decided to "go public" with his "folk-rock-country-pop" rootsy quasi-Americana blend of music. "First Love, Last Love," the debut CD by Trevor McShane, was released in 2001. It is actually one-half of a throughly original soundtrack / novel project...the very first of it's kind in combined mediums! The novel, authored by Trevor McShane, is the story of one man's life and loves...a poetic, quintessential West Coast experience. The musical portion of this singular effort, is a collection of unique California flavored rock, and country-rock based songs penned by McShane, and featuring his cool understated vocal delivery combined with an impressionistic dreamscape of instrumentation offered up by a wonderful band of notable musicians. TREVOR MCSHANE new video for his hit song "HAPPY, HERE AND NOW" NEW CD COMING SHORTLY! T/B/A. After completing his first CD, McShane penned the lyrics for the highly innovative and groundbreaking CD by Michael Jarrett , "Journey into Love," released by East of Sideways Music in 2007. Jarret wrote several songs recorded by Elvis Presley, including the single "I'm Leaving." Trevor's followed these efforts with "Dizzy," produced by John Barnard with the masterful help of Barry Keenan. Slowly but surely the word has gotten out about this quality album, which has many fans. Trevor also has just finished recording "Contemporary Retro," and it will be released in October of 2009. It has 16 new songs on it, including extensive guitar work with legendary guitarist Albert Lee, and two duets with the great Mitch Ryder. Further, McShane recorded with a horn section! It's smoking hot stuff! Rich E. Blaze and McShane are also nearly completed on another cd, titled, "McShane on Fire." Look for a releast in January 2010. This cd has cowrites with Rambling Jack Elliot and Jack Tempchin ("Peaceful Easy Feeling"). McShane is also nearing the completion of yet another cd where he and Barry Keenan have collaborated. McShane is writing and co-writing constantly, and this is all in addition to his very busy and intense responsibilities as a top entertainment and litigation attorney. (The biographical details above are false --- thanks for reading this far --- and many know already McShane's real identity.) McShane has been playing dates in the Los Angeles area and will throughout the rest of the year. Trevor McShane's real identity will be announced very soon! Great surprise! Please continue to read about this amazing artist and who he really is. Please see some details below. East Of Sideways Music: General Info Member Since 9/5/2006 Band Website http://www.eastofsidewaysmusic.com Band Members. Our Managing PartnersNeville Johnson: As an entertainment attorney for over 30 years, Neville Johnson has protected the rights and interests of producers, artists, songwriters, and independent record labels and music publishers. Neville is presently the counsel for The Academy of Country Music. He is also the author of The John Wooden Pyramid of Success: The Biography, Philosoply, Oral History and Ultimate Guide to Life, Leadership, Friendship, and Love of the Greatest Coach in the History of Sports, now in its second edition. His firm, Johnson & Rishwain LLP, is located in Beverly Hills, California. Barry Keenan: Creator and founding member of East of Sideways Music, Barry has over 30 years of music industry experience in arranging, engineering, and producing.Jeff "Uncle Music" Hirschtick: Jeff Hirschtick has considerable multi-media expertise, and is proficient in online research, promotion, marketing, web site management, and Internet issues. He also has a strong musical background and will assist in A&R and production. Our Artists: BARRY KEENAN INVISIBLE POET KINGS TREVOR McSHANE SHOOFLY MICHAEL JARRETT MICHAEL RICHARD IN MEMORIAM Michael Richard: East of Sideways artist, songwriter, producer and friend. Your talent and thoughtful caring attitude will be greatly missed. IN MEMORIAM Michael Richard: East of Sideways artist, songwriter, producer and friend. Your talent and thoughtful caring attitude will be greatly missed. Barry Keenan also fronts that terrific band, Invisible Poet Kings. Listen to all the great rock music on their CD by clicking on the IPK CD cover below. Or visit the East Of Sideways Music web site by clicking on the EOS logo below. Watch the Invisible Poet Kings video of the song, "Clean White Shirt," by clicking the image below. Johnson & Johnson LLP, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Neville L. JohnsonJohnson & Johnson, LLP 439 N. Canon Drive, Suite 200 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 975-1080 Johnson & Johnson, LLP has garnered extensive experience in the following areas: Entertainment LitigationThe firm’s lawyers are well known for handling numerous high profile and wide-reaching entertainment matters. We have represented actors, producers, directors, screenwriters, authors, personal managers, production companies, musicians, composers, publishers, and independent record companies. Complex Business Litigation/Class Action Litigation We represent companies and individuals in complex business litigation. Representative matters include: partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, actions for breach of contract, unfair competition, and consumer class actions. Intellectual Property Litigation The lawyers at the firm specialize in copyright law, idea protection law, trade secret law, trademark law, domain name disputes, and cybersquatting litigation. Defamation, Media, and First Amendment Law Rights of Privacy and Publicity. Neville Johnson is a founding partner of Johnson & Johnson, LLP. He specializes in media, entertainment, class action, privacy, and complex business litigation matters. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where he was Phi Beta Kappa. He received his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law, graduating at the top of his class. Some of his significant experiences include: - Nominated for 2005 California Consumer Attorney’s Association of Los Angeles "Trial Lawyer of the Year."
- Deemed a 2006 "SuperLawyer" in the areas of business/corporate, arts & entertainment, and constitutional law (SuperLawyers recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in California).
- Gained substantial trial experience with over 23 civil jury trials, dozens of bench trials, and over 100 criminal cases.
- Chaired three jury verdicts in excess of seven figures, including obtaining a 2004 award for nearly $15 million in a business fraud case.
- Effectuated a variety of settlements, including numerous settlements in excess of $1 million and two in excess of $10 million.
- Obtained unanimous California Supreme Court decision in landmark ruling enhancing the right of privacy for all Californians. Sanders v. American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., 987 P.2d 67 (Cal. 1999).
- Taught many courses and appeared on panels relating to entertainment law, copyright law, media law, and litigation and on numerous national television and radio shows to discuss the right of privacy and other media matters.
- Subject of a law review article - Richards & Calvert, Suing the Media, Supporting the First Amendment: the Paradox of Neville Johnson and the Battle for Privacy, 67 Albany Law Review 1097 (2004).
Publications: - Elder, Johnson & Rishwain, Establishing Constitutional Malice for Defamation and Privacy/False Light Claims When Hidden Cameras and Deception Are Used by the Newsgatherer, 22 Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review 327 (2002) (a major article on journalist ethics and the law of libel and privacy).
- Johnson, Rishwain & Elder, Caught in the Act, Los Angeles Lawyer, 33 (April 1998) (an analysis of current trends in the right of privacy).
- Johnson & Lang, 1979, The Personal Manager in the California Entertainment Industry, 52 Southern California Law Review 375 (a definitive article on the regulation of talent agents, personal managers, and the interplay of entertainment unions and guilds in that nexus).
- In The Musician’s Business & Legal Guide (2001), Mr. Johnson wrote the chapters, Music Publishing, Practical Aspects of Securing Major Label Agreements, Analysis of a Personal Management Agreement, The Internet and Music, and Analysis of a Single Song Agreement.
- Mr. Johnson has also authored the biography of legendary basketball coach, John Wooden, now in its third printing: The John Wooden Pyramid of Success, Second Revised Edition, subtitled The Biography, Oral History, Philosophy and Ultimate Guide to Life, Leadership Friendship and Love by the Greatest Coach in the History of Sports.
Bar Admissions: - United States District Court for the Central, Eastern, and Northern Districts of California and District Court of Arizona
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Third Circuits
- United States Supreme Court
Memberships: - Academy of Country Music (General Counsel)
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (Board of Governors - 2006)
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Los Angeles Copyright Society
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences (as a professional musician and producer)
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Neville Johnson is also listed in "SUPER LAWYERS" Magazine; as well as "100 Top Attorneys" in the U.S.A. You now know who the artist "Trevor Mcshane" is. Please enjoy his great music. A new CD will be released January, 2010. Stay tuned, there's lots more coming soon. NOTE: IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHETHER COUNTRY/AMERICANA CAN BE "FUNKY" THEN LISTEN TO "DIZZY". I PERSONALLY LOVE THIS SONG; IT'S COUNTRY AND FUNKY!
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