The Blameshares

Indie band based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Active from 1992 - 2000. The Blameshares were: Roy Shrum (Vocals, Bass) Dave Howell (Guitars, Vocals) Thom Walsh (Drums, Vocals) Joshua Block (Keyboards) The Blameshares played an eclectic mix of Brit Pop, Folk, and Progressive Rock. Their wide-ranging style made them difficult to categorize. Influences included: Red House Painters, Blur, The Ocean Blue, and of course, The Beatles and U2.

Roy Shrum (Vocals, Bass)
Dave Howell (Guitars, Vocals)
Thom Walsh (Drums, Vocals)
Joshua Block (Keyboards)

The Blameshares played an eclectic mix of Brit Pop, Folk, and Progressive Rock. Their wide-ranging style made them difficult to categorize. Influences included: Red House Painters, Blur, The Ocean Blue, and of course, The Beatles and U2.

The Blameshares released one self-titled CD in 2000, on the independent SFP label.

After the Blameshares disbanded, Thom Walsh and Joshua Block went on to play with Fine China , who released multiple CDs on the TOOTH AND NAIL label. Roy Shrum has written and performed for VINEYARD MUSIC, and was featured on the 2008 release, FURIOUS LOVE.