From Solo Work to Shake the Dust
Phil Lomac of Shake the Dust joins LMS for a conversation rooted in longevity, evolution, and staying true to your sound.
Coming out of the Carolinas, Shake the Dust brings together decades of musical experience — with members who’ve been playing in solo projects and regional bands since the early ’90s. Phil’s solo catalog, including Northern Cities, Southern Stars, helped shape a style that blends alt-rock and roots with a deeper sense of storytelling.
In this episode, we talk about how that foundation grew into Shake the Dust — a band that pulls from ’70s FM country rock, ’80s new wave, and alt-country influences without trying to fit into one category.
We also get into their latest release Everything Will Be Okay, and what it looks like to keep expanding creatively while staying grounded in musicianship and honest songwriting.
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Blending ’70s Country Rock, New Wave & Alt-Country
Phil Lomac
Indie folk-rock outfit Shake the Dust brings a rich musical kinship rooted in the Carolinas, with most members performing solo or in regional bands since the early ’90s. Frontman Phil Lomac’s three solo records have earned critical acclaim for blending alt-rock and roots music, with 2017’s Northern Cities, Southern Stars drawing comparisons to a post-punk take on Bare Trees-era Fleetwood Mac.
The band’s debut EP pays tribute to ’70s FM country rock while injecting a contemporary edge, but their pensive, handcrafted style defies easy categorization—drawing inspiration from ’80s new wave, Wilco’s alt-country rock, and the Laurel Canyon singer-songwriter tradition of Neil Young, Jackson Browne, and Tom Petty.
Expect lush instrumentation and sharp lyrical prowess when Shake the Dust takes the stage, performing tracks from their debut EP Shake the Dust alongside new material from their brand-new full-length album, a collection that cements their signature sound while exploring fresh sonic territory.
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