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Etsy Finds: Homebrew Music, Prim Rock Style

One of the realms I'd personally love Etsy to further expand into is the homemade music scene. We’ve got a few front running visionaries as it stands, and one of them is Shane Speal.

Mr. Speal creates original music on handmade instruments — he’s known in the underground Primitive Rock world as the “King of the Cigar Box Guitar." His music is raw but nuanced: brooding, but plucky. There’s a deep texture to these tracks that speaks to a lifetime of sonic experimentation and invention.

Shane also sells a homebrew zine called Uncle Enos, which offers a rare look into the “Prim Rock” movement. Inside you can find interviews, instrument building how-to guides, and a deep abiding love for the music.

If you’re looking for a unique sound you won’t find on the mass market airwaves, check out Shane's shop at cigarboxguitar.etsy.com.

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March 27, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. cigarboxguitar

Thanks for the spotlight!!!

Here's my sources for cd packaging in case anyone wants to get their
own label going:

The white digipaks I use for many of the releases come from DiscFactory:
http://www.discmakers.com/shop/ItemGr...
(direct link to product)

The recycled material cd packs are called "Arigato Paks". They come
from http://www.stumptownprinters.com I just buy blanks from them.

Hope that helps. -shane

April 28, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. TedCrockerGuitars

Shane Speal
is the real deal...

Long Live The King!!!

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