Shadow's Reflection ("SR") is a haunting, melodic and commercially appealing hard rock group from Detroit, MI, who incorporate gothic, theatrical themes into all of their live and music video performances. Their stage show features the ambiance of a victorian era mansion including synchronized fog and lights, along with a choreographed stage dancer for live intermissions.
The band members also represent the brand by appearing before audiences in appropriate costumes and various stage outfits that fit the theme of the live show. Various smaller stage props complete the live ambiance such as lit candles, vases containing black roses, and small stacks of old books to mention a few.
Vocals: Ella Rose
Guitar: Joe Madonna
Drums: Kenneth Vaughn
Bass: Dante Allegro
Debuting their live theatrical show in April 2019 as part of their album release of "Nighstone Manor", the performance rapidly began gathering audiences due to their intense, theater-like act and memorable music.
In 2022 the group debuted their second album “Into the Deep” and built an interactive stage show, which incorporated functional, code-compliant staircases, platforms with 8 ft walls resembling a haunted manor, and enhanced lighting built within each prop. The objective of This expanded stage is to generate larger audiences with a live show that contains presentation quality of a broadway-esque design.
Notable performances:
Yngwie Malmsteen - "SR" was personally selected by Yngwie and management as an opening act. (Dec 2019 - Diesel)
The Iron Maidens (January 2020 - The Token Lounge)
Eva Under Fire/ Soaring Eagle's Arts, Beats & Eats 2019 & 2021 (Co-headline Rock/Alternative Stage, Royal Oak, MI)
Another Lost Year (February 2020 - Token Lounge)
September Mourning (November 2019)
Stitched Up Heart (May 2019 - Token Lounge)
Hinder ( Diesel Concert Lounge - August 2021)
Shadow's Reflection's songs "Drown", “Oblivion Awaits” "House of Glass" and "Down to the Graveyard were aired on RIFF 2 Detroit (Michigan Mixtape 101) along with ZRock 98.7 FM since 2021.
Funding
Shadow's Reflection self-funds stage set building, merchandise design and purchasing, recording mixing and master via band member contributions along with brand related sales by reinvesting the capital back into the group future purchases to contribute to growth.
The group maintains a budget for stage prop expansion, merchandise development and future touring expenses.
Brand Accessibility
Shadow's Reflection's debut albums, "Nightstone Manor" and “Into the Deep”, along with subsequent singles can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and many more.
Shadow's Reflection proudly performs with Jackson guitars/bass, Peavey/Fender amplification, Ludwig drums, Shure microphones, Ernie Ball/D'addario strings and Jim Dunlop picks
Growth Plans
The Group intends to continue the expansion of their stage show (Audio and visual experience) adding more details and bringing “Shadow’s reflection” to National and International audiences.
In addition Shadow's Reflection Intends to continue to create commercially appealing/ haunting music, and thought provoking/ visually stimulating music videos.