Shameless Dave and the Miracle Whips were chosen to open the 2004 Blind Willie Blues Festival. The band was also voted Best of Augusta in 2003.

(yeah, but what have you done lately?)

we play hard and drink a lot:) NOBODY GETS HURT!

One of Augusta Georgia's hottest blues-based bands. Music ranging from The Allman Brothers to Muddy Waters with a little R&B and some Delbert McClinton in the middle. You can listen, tap your feet or boogie all night. Entertaining from the start to finish. 

Based out of Augusta, Georgia, Shameless Dave and the Miracle Whips bring their own brand of blues/rock to the stage. Representing the best of Southern blues and rock and roll, the musicians comprising this powerful band come from the heart and stock of the Georgia music tradition. Playing along side such greats and legends as Larry Jon Wilson, Colonel Bruce Hampton, Shawn Mullins, Leon Russell and others has influenced the style of guitarist "Shameless" Dave Bryan, Keyboard icon Pat McNamara and the entire band. Roots and tradition commingle with innovation producing inventive arrangements and musical insights to deliver compelling music that cannot help but get you on your feet and keep you there all night long.

Band Members

David (Shameless Dave) Bryan

Guitar

A singer, songwriter, guitar player for 32 years, havin' fun finding out why I'm really here, not wasting any more time. Born near Seattle Washington, the son of harp playing, sea sailin, Georgia share cropper and smart, sassy, Seattle debutante, lived from coast to coast. Went to night school to become a fool. Played music in the South all my life and still lovin' it. If you don't understand that, well.....you may have worked in an office too long and are thinking you'll die happy if you own all the toys... I love the blues and all music, raised on the Beatles and Elvis, watched them change the world on Ed Sullivan at five, woke up at 6 years old everymorning to play their albums on my brothers stereo with the pennies attached to the play arm, got my ass beat, found Lightnin' and Muddy, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Bonnie Raitt, John Hall, The Allman Brothers, Charlie Mingus, Steely Dan, Captain Fingers, Larry Carlton, Little Feat, Michael Franks.... too many more to name. Don't know my limitations but trying to find them everyday... how 'bout you?

Pat McNamara

Keyboards

A veteran of the road and a consummate musician, Pat plays his vintage Hammond B3 organ like he's driving his truck, hard, fast but with precision. With heavy influences from Greg Allman and the Macon/Muscle Shoals sound, Pat is a thrill to watch and fills the Miracle Whips music with a richness and depth that can only be found in the best of Southern Blues.

Stan Kee

Bass

Well, this guy is a catch. Not going to say anything to jinx this........

Stan the man, holds down his end of things. Coming from a long line of rock and blues, Stanley fills the position with experience and authority.

Richard Turner

Drums

Richard is the meter man. Teaming securely with Danny's bass, he lays it down and doesn't let up. Another veteran of many road gigs, his love of the music shines through.

Mike Folk

Blues Harp/Conga/Road Manager

Mike pulls double duty, playing sweet harp on the blues numbers and providing an exotic flair on the congas to funk things up.