Music:
Member Since: 28/09/2006
Band Website: ShaeLaurel.com
Band Members: .. ..
Andy (20) has been fascinated with instruments ever since he was small. With a knack for finding new instruments and new ways to play them, Andy has a large posse of instruments around him all the time. On stage he enjoys playing Guitar, Mandolin, banjo, violin, electric guitar, bodhran and tin whistle. Like the rest of his siblings, Andy started his classical training 12 years ago. This strong basis in music has fed his vibrant talent and shows in his multi-instrumental virtuosity.
Jessica (19) has been performing since before she could walk. Her sparkling personality and soaring voice continue to bring the audience to their feet. Her early classical training started at the tender age of six and her training has since been carried on by musicians, singers and dancers from all over the world. Now a teacher in her own right, Jessica is a world- class musician known for her passionate vocals, fast fiddling and graceful dancing on stag. She is also the songwriter and lyricist for the group.
Kathryn (17), is the sassy lead fiddler and Celtic harpist. Feisty on stage and off, she brings crowds to their feet with her flair for dance and stunning musicianship. Ever since she started playing the violin (12 years ago) she has instinctively moved with the music and has been dancing for as long as she can remember. She has been playing the Celtic Harp for four years, and loves every style of music.
A fiddler from the age of 3, Christian switched to drums at 13 to keep the band in time. Within months, representatives from Ludwig saw him on stage and immediately supplied him with his first drum kit. Now at 15, his love of music and his engaging performance style constantly bring him center stage to sing and play the music alive in his heart.
Janet, known simply as 'Mom' to most people, is the backbone of the family. She picked up the acoustic bass when the kids decided to form the band. Andrew, an accomplished jazz pianist, widely published composer and solo pop artist, learned to play the bagpipes and guitar to join the family on the road.
On tour now, ShaeLaurel is changing the world one stage at a time. They just released their 8th CD and continue to enjoy enthusiastic audience responses everywhere they play. With a core group of fans growing world wide, the band continues its journey...
Influences: Dixie Chicks, Nickel Creek, Bela Fleck, John Coltrane, J.S. Bach, Allison Krause, Maroon 5
Sounds Like: A Blend of Nickel Creek, Dixie Chicks, and the Cheiftens.
Record Label: Unsigned
