SHOEMAKER BROTHERS CAPTURE FANS TENDER HEARTS

(Ladera Ranch, CA September 6, 2009) The Shoemaker Brothers (Samuel, Nathanael, Gabriel, Daniel) from Washington performed at the Beachfire in Ladera Ranch, CA capturing the tender hearts of youngsters having dinner with their families. Both children and adults were amazed at how the talented Shoemakers switched instruments between pieces. Three little girls, Diana, Gabby, and Bella Banks were mesmerized by their playing. The Shoemakers discover that these fans were beginners at the piano, violin and guitar. The Shoemakers had a flash back that reminded them of when they were little boys taking music lessons. With their hectic traveling schedule, they decided to do an act of kindness. They scheduled an afternoon with the girls to give them music lessons on the guitar, piano, and drums. They had a fun jamming session. A day that the Bank sisters will forever remember.

The Bank sisters wanted to honor the Shoemaker Brothers with a memorable gift. They painted a beautiful abstract painting together which consisted of four hand painted hearts, one for each of the brothers, along with a letter of appreciation which read: Dear Shoemaker Brothers, We have started a tradition of painting hearts for the people that have touched our lives. All of you have certainly made a lasting impression on us. It is a great honor to have met you and we will treasure the memory forever.

The painting contains many different elements which each have unique meanings. So as not to leave you wondering, we will explain the meaning of each one. The hearts represent the kindness, empathy, patience, honesty, respect and love that we received from you. The musical notes represent how music touches peoples´ lives from near and far. The black lines bind everything together; they touch the various pursuits such as music, math, literature, science, and nature. The colors work together in perfect harmony making the picture complete. The painting was inspired by Peter Max and Romero Britto and one of our favorite poems: "The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane DeRolf. The Bank Sisters

Touching lives along the way The Shoemakers Brothers have a unique powerful sound that can bring you to tears one minute and bopping to the beat the next. Instruments you may hear them play consist of the violin, viola, mandolin, various drums, keyboard, and the cello.

The Shoemaker Brothers will be opening with David Allen Coe at the Knitting Factory Inn, in Spokane, WA on September 9, and September 10, in Boise, Washington. To check the Shoemaker's schedule please visit: www.ShoemakerBrothers.com.