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Shannon Irwin

Don't taze me Bro!

About Me


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I've been singing for more than 15 years, starting with the Baptist Choir... until the church split up over money that is. But that's a whole nother story! I've been a part of several go-nowhere cover bands throughout my early to mid-20s. I work on little projects here and there - when The Fifth (http://www.myspace.com/woodsofthedead) starts to pick up more headlining gigs I will be joining them as a back up vocalist. The fun never ends! Then comes the Mighty Bad Habits out of Methuen, Massachusetts... a talented group of guys with nowhere to play unfortunately! LOL I had a booking agent tell me that our style of music was "dead". What do you think? Anyway, when they decided to change the format to originals I decided to move on.The demos on this page were recorded when I was singing with the Mighty Bad Habits and we stayed true to the original artist's versions (which is why I've graced my player with their images: Shemekia Copeland for "Livin' On Love"; Lucinda Williams for Can't Let Go; North Mississippi Allstars for "Sugartown"). So if you like what we've done here then check these artists out cause I have a feeling you'll become a fan!I haven't had the chance to record any country demos yet, but figured this page could give you all a good idea of what I sound like anyway... and after all, isn't that the only thing that matters? ;-).. ..

Janis Joplin - Ball and Chain live at Monterey '67

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Member Since: 6/1/2007
Band Website: Yer lookin' at it kid! ;-)
Influences: My vocal influences for the blues/rock genre are:Janis Lyn Joplin "People, whether they know it or not, like their blues singers miserable. They like their blues singers to die afterwards." www.janisjoplin.net Janis, my greatest vocal influence, was born on January 19 just like me! :-) How cool is that?Chris Robinson "Having a day job sucks! I've had them." Chris Robinson Interview, Creem Magazine (1992)Susan Tedeschi "There's always a sense of needing to learn more all the time, to go on musical journeys and learn more." Susan Tedeschi Interview, Triviana (2000)My vocal influences for the country genre are:Gretchen Wilson “If I stop and think about it, it just blows my mind. It's my stage. No restrictions. It's my party, and I am having the best time.”Heidi Newfield "It's time for me to follow my heart and take my own path." Heidi Newfield Interview. The Associated Press (2006)Jennifer Nettles "If there is one skill I am having the opportunity to exercise, it is flexibility and fluid grace in dealing with the unexpected." Jennifer Nettles' Road Diary (2005)
Sounds Like: I've been told I sound like Janis Joplin, Susan Tedeschi (believe it or not I do a mean Koko Taylor) ;-) My boyfriend says I sound like a cross between Susan Tedeschi and Gretchen Wilson - not too shabby! LOL
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

My Episode will aire on 10/14 - Please Vote for Me!!!

I just heard back from the producer and the episode of Community Auditions that I participated in will aire on Sunday, October 14th: 7:30 PM on MyTV www.mytvstation.tv(Boston DMA) 7:30 PM on NECN www...
Posted by Shannon Irwin on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:12:00 PST

Community Auditions (Taped 9/17/2007)

Well I went to Mohegan Sun this weekend and taped an episode of Community Auditons (which aires on MyTV). It's like a New England region talent show - I watched the last several episodes and there was...
Posted by Shannon Irwin on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:04:00 PST