Description
Tyrone Shoelace’s music has been described as “A wild and sexy eclectic mix of reggae, funk and groovin rhythms that surge one’s soul”. The band is a talented mesh and cross-section of musicians from various decades that communicate well together and learn from each other to add to this band’s success.
There’s a positive interplay among the artists. “The music has at first an almost funk reggae feel and then suddenly looms into an explosion of energy with an experimental, trendy, edgy flare with its jam band techno/synthesizer sound that surges excitement and spirit to the listener!” -Annette Fairfield County Music Reporter
Since the band’s inception, Tyrone’s sound has continued to evolve into a wild mix of genres:
- Rock
- Reggae
- Swing
- Funk
- Bluegrass
- Disco
- Dub
The band recently had their 10 Year anniversary pass during Covid, released its fourth record in 2002 and is getting ready to release five new singles and an EP in March of 2025! TSL’s latest release, Pachamama is a collection of 5 songs , all with different genres and all with a theme of gratitude and Mother Earth throughout. Chuck Chesler, the source and writer of TSL has been playing in multiple bands in the Grateful Dead world over for most of his life since beginning his career with The Lost Boys, who left their mark on the early jam band era from 1985-1995.
Chuck then began a stint with Levon Helm from 2000-2002 working alongside long time friend and musical homie, Jimmy Bennett. These sessions, helped Levon begin his journey back from cancer. They also became the prelude to the legendary Midnight Rambles.
Tyrone’s core have been playing together over 10 years, come from different decades, musical backgrounds and genres. World & reggae music, rock, modern country, 90’s rock and the Jam band scene all combine to form the sound that is all Tyrone Shoelaces.