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Shave Profile

Founded by singer/songwriter/keyboardist Brian Riley, Shave Librarian's first two full-length recording projects, ARIEL (1994) and DONE DOG BROWN (1995) were independently released in Ohio. They were recorded at the famous Recording Workshop. Fronted by Riley, the band continues to consist of an ever-evolving cast of talented session musicians and vocalists.

Riley transplanted the Shave sound to Boston in 1995. He recorded the third Shave Librarian project, a 10-song CD titled THE BUTTER THIEF at IRN Studios in Brighton, MA. Several local studio musicians, including the owners of IRN contributed their talents to this critically acclaimed CD (released 1997).

Since moving to Boston, Shave Librarian/Shave Records have been fortunate to work with some very talented graphic artists such as Hartley Batchelder. Hartley came on board for The Butter Thief and has continued to contribute his talents to God Of Rain, Uncle Joe and other Shave promotional material. Nathan Hade of Spilt Ink Graphics chunked out the fabulous SailorSam CD cover and logo.

GOD OF RAIN was released in 2000. This powerful 8-song CD was recorded at Big T Productions in Chinatown (Boston). Shave Librarian would like to thank Tony Schultz, owner/engineer of Big T Productions as well as Jonathan Wyner at M Works Mastering in Cambridge, MA for contributing their talents and expertise.

Their latest CD Single, "Uncle Joe" (2003) was featured in the independent film "20 Questions". Riley also made his film/acting debut...

2004 marked ten years of Shave Librarian recordings. Shave Records celebrated with the release of a 15-song 'Greatest Hits' CD.

2007- Most of the Shave Librarian catalog is now available through iTunes, eMusic & Rhapsody.

Stay tuned for a new 8-song CD release from Riley's new band, SailorSam. This project tips its hat to the 30th anniversary of America's Bicentennial Year (1976). Remember when Red White & Blue was FUN???

Stay tuned... Stay Shaved...