About Me
Bassist for: Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer Jerome "Bigfoot" Brailey, Bobby G. Summer, and the All Sold Out BandShawn is a bass player of many styles and of many accomplishments. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he was reared and studied in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he attended the University of Wisconsin, prior to concentrating on a musical education at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. It was at the Conservatory that Shawn had the opportunity to study with the legendary bassists Richard Davis and Reggie Willis, while majoring in Jazz Performance Instrument Studies and Upright Bass.Shawn has toured the United States with groups/artists such as Al Green, Tom Jones Revue, Show Band, Cocoa Cream, Marty Ellis Quintet, Sherman Guy, and Frank Thompson of the Barkay?s. He has opened for groups such as the Spin Doctors, R.E.O. Speedwagon, Michael McDonald, Chris Isaac, Eddie Cornelius and Sister Rose. This year, Shawn has performed as the bassist for the legendary C.D. Morris, "The Mississippi HooDoo Man", 1999, 2000 Country Male Artist of the Year, 2001 Grammy Winner for best singer/songwriter, with eight #1 hit singles in the past three years. Shawn is also the recording bass player for, and performs concerts with, Hal Hammer Jr. and The Electric Blues Band, recording for Southern Star Records. He also took advantage of the opportunity to play bass for Jermone ?Bigfoot? Brailey of George Clinton (Drummer in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). With this exposure, it has enabled him to tour 60 cities and 30 states. Performing in front of crowds of 10,000 to 55,000 people.Because he loves to perform, Shawn Wainright does not limit himself to just large crowds. Other performances include performing at the ?West End Stage? in Pleasure Island Orlando, Florida, at S.H.O.P.P. Ministry Gospel Concerts, 2001 NAMM Show held in Nashville, Tennessee, several 5 star hotels within the United States and in Mexico and most importantly for God every Sunday.Though his accomplishments are plentiful, Shawn prides himself on his musical variety and his signature style. He has recorded and produced the majority of the material that comprises the newly released CD, ?Cold Touch?, that incorporated a ?jazz funk? sound with a unique intermix of hard funk grooves over a score with a traditional jazz flavor!Currently, Shawn is working with several bands within the Florida area, two National Acts and is a featured performer at the Annual "EARTH AID" Concert in Cocoa, Florida in March, 2002. He is involved in several recording projects and three singles being produced for commercial chart exposure. He enjoys the dance club atmospheres where his talent is uninhibited and he is free to allow his music to move you on the dance floor. So when you think of Shawn Wainwright?? Think of ?Bass in your face? and Peace on Earth!Shawn uses: a 410L and a 210212L
