| Shelter Belt | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Genres | Pop rock |
| Years active | 2000s |
| Labels | (self-released) |
| Associated acts | Fizzle Like A Flood, Luigi Waites |
| Website | beltcave.com |
Shelter Belt is a pop band from Omaha, Nebraska who are eclectic in style and use a wide array of instruments. They are known to switch instruments during shows.[1] They are also known for their DIY work ethic, handling all aspects of the band themselves. They record in their own studio, known as the Beltcave, and they book their own tours without the assistance of a record label or booking agent.[2]
The band collectively cites Marvin Gaye, Gustave Cerati, Tom Waits, Prince, Manu Chao, Willie Nelson and others as influences.
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Shelter Belt's first album, Nothing Makes Me Sad Ever, was released in 2000. In 2002 Shelter Belt was featured on a compilation with Desaparecidos, The Good Life, Cursive, Fizzle Like A Flood, Sorry About Dresden and Neva Dinova.
In 2006, Shelter Belt released Under The World Awhile and performed a series of CD release parties throughout the midwest.[3]
Shelter Belt toured the Hawaiian Islands twice; in both 2007 and 2008.[4]
Aside from their seven members, Shelter Belt also frequently use guest musicians to further diversify their sound. The late Omaha jazz veteran Luigi Waites was amongst them, adding depth to their sound by way of vibraphone and marimba. Members Jesse J. Otto and Anthony Knuppel have also worked with Omaha artist Fizzle Like A Flood.
In 2008 Shelter Belt released the short film Extraordinary Leverage, which they collectively produced, starred in and scored. The soundtrack also includes Waites playing marimba.[5]
Shelter Belt was invited to play both the 2006 and 2008 Missouri Valley History Conference.[6] The recording of the 2008 performance at Joslyn Castle became their album Live at Joslyn Castle.
In 2009, Shelter Belt released Everyone Might Be A Senator, a rock opera based on a character who is obsessed with his fear of Senators.[7]
During the summer of 2010, Shelter Belt was featured on the popular music podcast Coverville for a show about rapper Eminem. Their instrumental cover of Dr. Dre's "Forgot About Dre" is also found on their 2005 all-covers recording, "These Songs were not written by Shelter Belt".
During a concert with Neva Dinova, drummer Anthony Knuppel drank a pitcher of beer as his "special dance".[8]