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BIO
Shawn Pander is releasing his latest album, "Memories for Sale," in July of 2006. This album allows listeners to see the diverse yet soulful sides of this emerging artist. "I write songs about real life and I think that's why people connect to what I sing about," says Pander. After moving to Los Angeles in September 2004, Pander gained national recognition from his first appearance on the Dr. Phil Show. The segment entitled, "Real Talent," discussed what it takes to make it in Hollywood. Due to his popularity, Dr. Phil had his camera crew follow Shawn through the process of recording one of his songs with Grammy award winning producer, Steve Buckingham, in Nashville and invited him back on a follow-up show to perform his new hit, Simplicity, from his album, "Being Here."Pander grew up in Texas, where he frequented a used car lot with his dad, who was a salesman there. Always an inquisitive soul, Shawn would wander while his dad worked. One hot summer day, he followed a melancholy tune. The song led him to a homeless man strumming his old guitar on the corner. Shawn strolled up and asked him his name. " I'm James," the man said. "What do you think of my music?" Shawn nodded and smiled his approval. James asked if he liked jazz and the blues. With a shrug, Shawn said, "I don't know. Do I?" An instant bond was formed, and Shawn came back to visit James and learn guitar everyday that summer. In the dead heat of August, his dad was laid off, and told Shawn it was his last day to come to the car lot. Sad to say goodbye, Shawn told James he couldn't come around anymore.The homeless man with nothing more in the world to give, took his old guitar, the time-worn strap barely hanging on, and handed it to Shawn. "You take this guitar and go make something out of your life. I'll be watchin'." Shawn gave the man an equivalent gift, a promise he'd play everyday.And he has.

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Member Since: 5/3/2005
Band Website: shawnpander.com
Band Members: Management by 21 kHz Music Group
Joe Chyb: [email protected]
Justin Rubinstein: [email protected]

Influences: Everything from the Beatles,Little Feat and Coltrane to Donny Hathaway and Dylan.
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My Blog

Demand Me....

I just added this new thing on this site...Demand It. Check it out and demand me so I can see where I should play next. Tell me why I need to come to your town....the food?...the weather?....
Posted by Shawn Pander on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:46:00 PST

Dream Killer

So here's the new album version of Dream Killer on the myspace player. If you haven't been to one of my live shows to witness my witty banter first hand then I should tell you that this song was writ...
Posted by Shawn Pander on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:44:00 PST

A New Year

So here's to a new year. I had a great time back at home. My only regret is that I didn't get to spend enough time with everyone but isn't that always the case. Thanks to all of y'all that came out...
Posted by Shawn Pander on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:56:00 PST

Home for the Holidays

I'll be heading home to Houston, Texas in Dec. I'm playing a show at my old hangout Ernie's on Banks. Mark the date down...Sat. Dec. 23 9pm. Bring me a present!
Posted by Shawn Pander on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:10:00 PST

Stop Eating and Come to My Show!

I'm playing tomorrow night at Room 5 here in Hollywood. The show starts at 9pm. So Nov. 25...Room 5....9pm. 143 N. La Brea just south of BeverlyBring your leftovers!...
Posted by Shawn Pander on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:08:00 PST

Hotel Cafe

If you guys want a little Sunday night Halloween fun come down to the Hotel Cafe on Cahuenga blvd. at 9:30 for a full band show. There's sure to be something for everyone to talk about on Monday...
Posted by Shawn Pander on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:15:00 PST

Lost Wages

So last weekend we went to Vegas to do a couple of shows downtown in the Fremont area, appropriately named the Fremont experience. This is the kind of place that would inspire Tom Robbins&n...
Posted by Shawn Pander on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 01:54:00 PST

October 29th Hotel Cafe

Come out October 29th for a Halloween Party and Show.. More details to come!
Posted by Shawn Pander on Thu, 12 Oct 2006 07:51:00 PST

September, 14 2006 at Ernies on Banks

September, 14 2006 at Ernies on Banks1010 Banks, Houston, TX 77006Cost:FREE SHOW at my favorite bar owned by one of my favorite people, Mr. Rick Haas. Marion and I are doing only one show in Hou...
Posted by Shawn Pander on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 07:22:00 PST

"Tell Mama" Wins John Lennon Songwriting Contest

"Tell Mama" Wins 2006 Grand Prize of The John Lennon Songwriting contest in the Folk Category.More updates to come as it the song will compete for Song of the Year.Thank you All! had to share th...
Posted by Shawn Pander on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 02:37:00 PST