SILVER SHOES

NEO-COUNTRY BAND SOUND REFINES GENRE

Silver Shoes has refined elements of Southwestern music into a country rock sound. They have developed an easy feeling and independent spirit into a style of music that appeals to a broad base of fans. Their honest songwriting and clear vocals create a palette of songs that move easily from tender ballads to unabashed country rock. Their neo-traditional approach is actually not of any one genre, but instinctively combines country, rock, folk, and pop. Silver Shoes harnesses their enthusiasm and determination into a musical signature that's fresh, new and combined with a maturity gained through years of experience.

HOUSTON CHRONICLE 8/20/94 full article

SILVER SHOES is the duo of Maureen Finlon and John Finnigan. Their specialty is Burritos/Hot Band style country-rock performed here with full band instrumentation and a polished studio sheen. Finlon has a big soulful voice that blends well with Finnigan's strong tenor.

DIRTY LINEN June/July '95 #58 full article

SILVER SHOES: MUSIC DUO MAKING ROUNDS

Silver Shoes - named for a line out of the old Gram Parsons tune - is a duo that has been playing Taos recently. You might have caught them at their recent performances at the Kachina Lodge, or the Sagebrush Inn. If not, it is well worth the effort to show up at one of their shows. The vocals are clear and crisp, as are the harmonies. One of their musical and songwriting influences is Shake Russell, and two of the songs off the new Silver Shoes CD are co-written with Shake, who also adds vocals on the tracks. What stands out on this CD is the impeccable production, great back up musicianship, the excellent clarity and quality of the vocals and the lyrical and musical content. The CD was recorded in seven studios across the country and was mixed and mastered in Nashville. It is competitive with some of the better commercial efforts on the market.

THE TAOS NEWS 9/22/94 full article

ENTERTAINMENT IN TAOS

"Silver Shoes", which consists of the musical team Maureen Finlon and John Finnigan has been coming to Taos for the past two years where they enjoy increasing popularity. Their easygoing personalities and love of Taos offer dance and music fans an opportunity to enjoy a great night out. "Silver Shoes" radiates a good southwestern sound which incorporates folk, country and rock music for a well rounded evening of entertainment.

THE ADOBE PRESS - Taos, NM