Happy Nu Year! Inspiration & Uplift
Four of the best words in Western Literature are, "This Too Shall Pass" Think of all the things that have come and gone; The Great Plague, The Spanish Inquisition, Joe McCarthy, Shoulder Pads! THIS TOO SHALL PASS. So, what do we do while we wait for this moment to pass? What inspires us to keep going? We've got a few things to share with you that we hope will lift your spirits.
NU SHOOZ News: Time Marches On
These Shooz have been on a lot of stages! As the world opens up for live performances, will they see any action? Plus, it's the 42nd anniversary of the founding of Nu Shooz!
Interview w/Ryan Reed on The Vibe
We're not doing many interviews these days. But there's this hard-working Indie Radio Station, KXRW//XRAY.FM, out of Vancouver, Washington, that you should all know about.
Last Thursday, John had a Zoom chat with Ryan Reed, host of THE VIBE. They had a great conversation about success over the years, the transformations of Nu Shooz, future projects, and more! A good time was had by all. You can listen here.
February News
‘F’ is for February… and for FUN. Check out what we’ve been up to and what’s ahead for Nu Shooz.
Nu Shooz Goes to Bagtown!
The real, true-to-life story of the bands’ trip to Bagtown.
Plus, the ‘Making Of’ the incredible Bagtown City.
Song Stories: Should I Say Yes
We’re kicking off a nu series called “Song Stories” about the birth of the Nu Shooz Sound. First up, a story about the creation of Should I Say Yes.
In Celebration of Juneteenth 2020
In honor of Juneteenth, all proceeds sold on our Nu Shooz Bandcamp store on Friday, June 19, will be donated to the Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute. The Institute provides training and support for community-based organizations to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities.
Back To The Basement: A Virtual 80s Concert
Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2020, for Back to the Basement - a virtual concert in support and celebration of doctors, nurses, first responders and health-care workers who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight.
December News
What’s up? Are you trimming the tree? Stuck in traffic? Fighting off the latest norovirus? Well, here’s something to listen to that will help you pass the time.
Go RIP City!
What do Nu Shooz & The Portland Trail Blazers have in common? Some funky history! In the early 90s, Nu Shooz, The Blazers, and Z100 joined forces and created some music to celebrate the Blazers making the playoffs three years in a row. Now the Blazers are releasing those tunes and more on a special vinyl release for charity. If you love basketball, or Nu Shooz, (or both) check it out.
