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ENTERTAINMENT
Shay Domann continues to build following
BY CHRISTINA HAYDEN
chayden@hcnonline.com
It has been 20 years since local musician Shay Domann first
began his musical career. Over
the years he has performed with
different bands and performed
under different names. Now
performing under his own
name, Shay Domann continues
to build a steady following
which has lead to selling out an
upcoming show at Main Street
Crossing on May 20.
Domann said those who
come to see his band play can
expect to be entertained with a
high energy show.
“We’re always trying to tweak
the show and keep it fresh,” he
said. “We’re going to be adding
a couple of new elements that I
think are going to go over very
well.”
Over the years, Domann has
opened for such musicians as
Gary Allen, Keith Urban, Chris
Ledoux, Tracy Byrd and countless others.
Domann describes his current band’s sound a conglomeration of a multiple things, but
mostly as "Texas"-"Red Dirt."
“We try to play songs that
people love to hear while adding
our own flavor to them,” he
said. “But we don’t do anything
off of top 40 county radio. It’s
either Texas Red Dirt or from
the Outlaw era from the 70’s.”
The band comprises of Domann, lead singer; Bobby Ray
Hawthorne, lead guitar; Brian
Parker, drums; and Eric Maaz,
bass guitar.
“I have a very good lead guitar player,” he said. “People like
that element of the show where
I cut Bobby Ray loose and I let
him do his thing.”
Domann said one of the aspects of his musical makeup is
being involved in worship at his
home church at Salem Lutheran
Church in Tomball.
Photo by CHRISTINA HAYDEN/The Potpourri
The band Shay Domann comprises of Domain, lead singer; Bobby Ray
Hawthorne, lead guitar; Brian Parker, drums; and Eric Maaz, bass guitar.
Domain describes his band’s sound as Texas “red dirt”.
“When God gives you gifts,
you should try to use them to
glorify him,” he said.
At every place the band performs, Domann said they will
play a song called “How Great is
our God” by Chris Tomlin.
“We do a pretty powerful version of that song,” he said.
Domann said if they can get
one person to hear it and look
for God then it is well worth do-
ing it.
Shay Domann credits his wife
Leigh Domann for keeping him
grounded through the years.
“She’s practical and honest
and does a good job of keeping
me between the lines ,” he
said.
Through the years, Domann
said methods of announcing a
show has changed quite a bit
since he first began performing
in the early 1990’s.
“I can remember a time when
we didn’t have e-mail,” he said.
“We thought we were really
high-tech when we had a mailer
system that went out.”
Domann said he and his band
would take turns filling out the
cards and putting it in the
mail.
“It seems prehistoric now,” he
said. “But that’s the way we did
it.”
Domann said they now use
internet tools such as ReverbNation and Facebook to get the
word out about upcoming
shows.
“I have a great fan base and a
fantastic band that makes me
look good,” he said.
The band is currently in the
works of putting together original material for the studio.
Domann said he is currently
in the process of writing new
songs.
“We actually finished putting
together our first (song) about a
month ago and we’ll be playing
that one at Main Street (Crossing),” he said. “It’s called ‘Natural Born Disaster’”.
Shay Domann is set to perform at 8 p.m. Main on May 20
at Street Crossing 111 W. Main
St. Tomball. The show is sold
out, but there is standing room
available at this time.
For more information on
Shay Domann and upcoming
shows, visit www.shaydom a n n . c o m o r w w w. f a c ebook.com/shaydomann.
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COMEDY
FRIDAY — SATURDAY
Patrick Deguire
Comedian Patrick Deguire will
perform live at the Laff Spot
Friday at 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m.;
Saturday at 7 p.m., 9 p.m.,
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students. Visit thecfef.org.
FRIDAY
Live Quarter Horse Racing
Experience the excitement of
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OUTDOORS
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THURSDAY
Cy-Fair Educational
Foundation Golf
Tournament
The Cy-Fair Educational
Foundation will host their
annual golf tournament at
BlackHorse Golf Club, 12205
Fry Rd., to raise money for
student scholarships. Since its
inception, this organization
has raised over $4 million in
scholarships for Cy-Fair ISD
SUNDAY
Live Quarter Horse Racing
Experience the excitement of
Live Quarter Horse Racing on
Sunday at Sam Houston Race
Park.
To add your entertainment
event to Now Showing, send
your information to Jennifer
Branch at jbranch@hcnonline.com
Local ties: Lyle Lovett, ZZ Top star, sculptor Moroles earn state artist titles
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Texas Poet Laureate David M.
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Texas State Three-Dimensional
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Antonio. Detailed biographical
information on each of the
artists is available on the TCA
w e b s i t e a t
www.arts.state.tx.us/stateartist.
"For years, Texan artists have
inspired people across our state
and nation to share in their
unique experiences and expand
their creative horizons," said
State Representative Ryan
Guillen, Chairman of the
House Committee on Culture,
Recreation, & Tourism. "It's
important that the residents of
our state recognize these individuals for their invaluable artistic contributions which have
enhanced the lives of so
many."
Each State Artist reflects the
state’s diversity and high-quality
artistic offerings. Nominees
must be native Texans or have
resided in the state for at least
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five years. They must have attained the highest levels of excellence and success in their respective disciplines and have
received critical reviews in state,
regional or national publications.
Any Texas citizen was able to
nominate an artist in any of the
four categories and self-nominations were encouraged. TCA
reviewed all nominations and
developed a list of finalists for
submission to the Texas Poet
Laureate, State Musician and
State Artist Committee. The
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lieutenant governor and speaker
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universities, UT and A&M.
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gling with internal contention philosophical – there should be
no debate over the simple truth
that a vibrant academic research community is critical to
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"In honoring these individuals we bring attention to the important role the arts play in
shaping Texas' cultural landscape," said Gary Gibbs, executive director for the Texas Commission on the Arts. "These
Texas State Artists are the best of
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have achieved remarkable
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Innovative work and cutting-edge research will help
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I am confident that this May
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our state and our world.
Congratulations to the class
of 2011!
Kay Bailey Hutchison is the senior U.S. Senator from Texas