Shane Evan Tomlinson – Lead singer for the Orlando band ‘Frequency’ – RIP, Shane.
“Shane was destined for a grand stage and he was doing exactly what he wanted to do,” Dr. Lathan Turner, the associate director of student transitions at Eastern Carolina University – Tomlinson’s alma mater, told the Charlotte Observer.
Shane Evan Tomlinson was the charismatic frontman of Frequency, a cover band that performed at weddings and clubs. The band had performed at Blue Martini on Saturday night.
From Frequency’s website:
Frequency is a sought after band in the Southeast and is available for nightclub performances, corporate events, weddings, concerts, and any other event that requires high quality live music. Frequency specialized in dynamic non-stop high energy performances that showcased hits from the early 70’s through today’s current chart toppers.
Frequency is comprised of young, energetic, and well seasoned musicians. Based out of Orlando, Florida, each member contributes to the true Frequency demeanor. The on stage lineup consists of Shane Tomlinson (Lead Vocals), Ginelle Morales (Lead Vocals), Wally Aleman (Bass), Ryan Classe (Guitar), Chris Stokes (Drums & Percussion) and Chris Baptiste (Keyboards).
Frequency can also augment its lineup with a 3-piece horn section if requested for special events.
The band members musical influences come from artists such as Rihanna, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, Usher, Earth Wind and Fire, Calvin Harris, Michael Jackson, Kool & The Gang, Nicki Minaj, Neyo, Justin Bieber, Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande, Jessie J, Maxwell, Sade, Bruno Mars, Shakira, Chris Brown, John Legend, Maroon 5 and more… Their music library consists of an array of Top 40 hits that fall under Classic Rock, Country, Jazz, R&B, Latin, Pop, and Dance.
The formula is upscale and high energy. With Frequency, this always equates to an outstanding performance.