They call themselves the hardest working band in the Texas Hill Country. The Shady Rest Band is keeping busy these days. Originally founded in 2007 by current band member Nate Guthrie, The Shady Rest Band has become a local staple in the San Marcos Music scene. The Band often can be seen on the square any given night and has developed a local following here in San Marcos.
CK Dangerbird adjust his amp while getting ready for a show.
The Shady Rest Band performs at a local bar.
Nate Guthrie, only member of the original Shady Rest Band, sings into a microphone.
CK Dangerbird Stums out a song on his guitar.
The Mandolin sound is a staple in the Shady Rest Band.
The Shady Rest Band has changed many times since the start of the band in 2007. It has seen as many as five people and now only just two.
The Shady Rest Band is known for their folk and Americana style.
The band is also know for their comedic banter in-between sets and songs.
The two man band does it all from writing, performing and set up and take down.
The band was originally founded in 2007 band member Nate Guthrie
The Shady Rest Band will often have stickers and T-shirts to give out to fans that come to their shows.
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