This is Rattlesnake Shake



Gideon Butler Bass, Vocals
Just to prove how diverse the Seacoast area is RattleSnake Shake has it's very own Brit Bass player! Gideon lives on the seacoast with his children, bossy cat and charming girlfriend. He started playing bass in London in the '70s, taking his lead from the idea that anyone could play if they just tried hard enough. Then he found out that his favorite bassist was also an accomplished classical guitarist, so he had to start practicing.
Steve Chaisson Piano, Accoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals
Steve first picked up the guitar at the age of 14. Twenty-six years later, he decided that just standing there, holding the guitar wasn't enough. So he decided to teach himself to play - at age 40! Just goes to show that if you wait long enough, nothing will happen! After learning a few chords, Steve invited his friends to join him and jam. He quickly discovered that many of them hadn't learned to play until later in life also, and each regretted doing so. Since 2002, Steve and his friends have gotten together annually for BYOI Night (Bring Your Own Instrument) to raise money for kids to learn to play music now, and not wait twenty six years! BYOI Night was also the genesis for the band known today as Rattlesnake Shake. Recently, Steve's keyboard has been added to "enhance" the sound of Rattlesnake Shake. "Enhance" is subject to interpretation. Steve grew up in Athol, Massachusetts and moved to the Seacoast in 1988. He lives with his lovely wife, Anna, and soon-to-be-teenage son, Joseph. His day job is co-owner of Allegra Print & Imaging of Portsmouth. Thankfully, he's not likely to quit his day job any time soon.
Dyanna Smith *Rhythm Guitar, Egg, Tambourine, Vocals*
Dyanna's been playing guitar and singing since she was sixteen, when she taught herself to play on an old 12 string Epiphone at church camp in Ohio. She tried song writing back then, but really, who could do better than Me and You and a Dog Named Boo? A biologist by trade and training, Dyanna recently put away the microscope she's been carrying around since she was 4 and took up glass art and garden design. She works now for a local land trust, and out of her studio in Portsmouth making jewelry, when she's not at practice sassing the rest of the band.
Paul Wheeler *Drums*
Prior to having any real responsibilities in his life, Paul played drums in several bands in Florida, Arizona, and Maryland. He eventually figured out how to pretend being employed, started paying taxes, and then met his lovely wife and started a family. His nomadic journey north has finally ended and brought him to the Seacoast area where he has been able to get the Slingerlands back into action with RattleSnake Shake. Paul pretty much likes to play everything except Opera or Devo. His band-mates were surprised how quickly he picked up the Shake’s blowout Disco, Punk, Country, and Rap mega-encore melody.
Tim Lefebvre *12 String Acoustic & Electric Rhythm Guitar*
A woodworker by trade, Tim has played since the 70's. Self taught, he could really use some lessons, so he plays with the volume really low. Hopes to learn the banjo soon just for Squeeze Box.
Paul Martel *Guitar, Flute, Sarcasm*
Paul is actually a bass player impersonating a guitarist.