Brent Shirey is the singer-songwriter for Grand Rapids-based band, Valentiger. His affinity for classic and ageless tunes brings music that leans on time-tested melodies of the 60s, while also drawing from contemporary ideals and experiences. The energy of both old and new provides for albums rich in texture and warmth, and a live show that moves effortlessly from airy rock and roll to harmony rich folk-rock to subdued alt-country. All, of course, achieved with additional members Eric Kehoe (bass, keys, vocal) and Scott Rider (drums, vocal).

The band has earned their reputation as a seasoned touring act, taking Shirey's songs to the road through eight independently booked and financed tours spanning the entire Eastern United States and Canada (CT, IL, IN, KS, TN, MA, MO, MS, NJ, NY, PA, RI, TN, TX, VT, London, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto). Highlights of the travels include the famed CBGB's, Knitting Factory, Sin e' and Boston's Middle East Club. This decidedly grass-roots style of promotion and distribution has helped to define a dedication to Shirey's overt style of songwriting.

The band released 2003's "Color" and 2005's critically acclaimed "Magnet Heart Conveyor" under the name Happy Hour, and is now releasing their first album under the Valentiger emblem. The album was born from a completely independent process, recording it in their own home and releasing it to the public without label support. In addition the band also handles their own booking, promotion and distribution. Valentiger's new album is set for release in February 2009, with tour dates booked to promptly follow.