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About Me

I LIVE FOR MUSIC! Wait. Let's start over. Introductions are in order! Hello! My name is Shannon.
Born in Texas (75-87), moved to Kentucky (87-93), moved BACK to Texas (93-96), then finally headed to Seattle in 96 & I've been here ever since. Yes, I love it here!
As for work...
Day job: I work in the aircraft industry as a shipping manager.
Night Job: Making $$$ playing music!
I'm a multi-instrumentalist (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Alto & Baritone Sax, Piano, & tons of other shit). I'm very dedicated to my craft.
In addition, I dig...LIVE MUSIC of all types (a live show is better than no show at all), drinking a cold brew, whitewater rafting, hiking in the woods, smoking (cigarettes), Different cultures (1940-50s, Southern, B-movies, Hot Rod, Metal) pin-up girls, world history, tattoos, leather, Ebay, the internet, melding vintage with contemporary, meeting smart people who have goals & are dedicated to achieving them.
There's nothing better than being onstage! I play in numerous bands. My current bands are...
O.S.D.O. - a kickass high energy party rock/metal cover band playing current chart toppers, guilty pleasure tunes, hard rockers, dance, you name it! You do not wanna miss this!
JAR OF FLIES - Seattle's Premiere ALICE IN CHAINS Tribute Band. You have to see it & hear it to believe it! NO ONE does it like we do it! FACT!
THE SMOKING LOUNGE - another great variety rock cover band spanning the 60s-present! It's a little bit of ever'THANG!
Jonny Smokes - A great friend & killer musician. I perform an acoustic duo show with him. Watch 2 guys sound like an 8 piece band! Don't believe me, see it for yourself.
In the past, I was the lead guitarist for END THEORY , BYAXIS & SUFFERGAUGE .
My current stable of gear (it's ever-changing)....
Guitars:
Ibanez Universe UV7PWH 7-string
Ibanez RG7421BK 7-string
Paul Reed Smith SE Paul Allender
Hagstrom Ultra Swede
Yahama Eterna Acoustic (my first guitar in '84)
Basses:
TWO Fender Deluxe Jazz Actives (both modded to 6-strings)
Guitar Rack Rig:
Guitar signal: Furman Power Conditioner, Digitech GSP1101 preamp/processor, BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer, Carvin DCM1500 power amp
Cabinets: TWO Mesa-Boogie Recto 2x12 cabs
Pedalboard (Furman): Digitech Control 2, Ernie Ball VPJr expression pedal, Morley Bad Horsie Wah.
Bass Rack Rig:
Bass signal: Furman Power Conditioner, Gallien-Krueger 1001RB-II amp, BBE 482i Sonic Maximizer (in FX loop)
Cabinet: Gallien-Krueger 410SBX (bi-ampable)
Pedalboard (Furman): Morley Bad Horsie Wah, Digitech Bass Synth Wah, Boss Bass Overdrive, Boss Bass Flanger, Boss Bass Chorus
Additional gear I use: Carvin In-Ear Monitoring System, Eminence Swamp Thang speakers, Tremol-No, Planet Waves & George L Cables, Dunlop picks, Elixir & D'Adarrio strings, SKB rack cases & EMG pickups.
Here's a video of JAR OF FLIES performing "Would?" on Sept 22, 2008. I'm on the main speakers in front of the stage for the whole song. It was the show closer, so I was pretty amped after a 3 hour show that including the "Dirt" album played in its entirety. Keep watching! You'll see me rockin' out!
Jar of Flies performing "Would?"

In addition to all that, I'm also a moderator on the best guitar site on the planet...
Never forget DIMEBAG DARRELL ABBOTT 1966-2004. A guitar legend with a heart as big as Texas. Rest In Peace, my brother.
COME CHECK ME OUT ON THE WEEKENDS AT ONE OF MY MANY SHOWS! BE SURE TO SAY HI & WELL....BUY ME A BEER!YEAH, BITCHES! RECOGNIZE! HA!

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My Interests

Playing music on stage, 7-string guitar, bass, drums, a tasty brew, hitting the clubs, & having a great time with friends.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who shares a love of live music (especially the heavy stuff) and beer! :-)

Music:

Metal being foremost, but I'm into all sorts of music (classic rock, blues, swing band, jazz, rockabilly), but I tend to lean towards the most heavy, technical music I can find. Basically, if it's unique & completely insane, you can find me there!

Current faves include but not limited to...Opeth, Strapping Young Lad, Meshuggah, Between The Buried And Me, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Dream Theater, Pantera (RIP DIMEBAG DARRELL), Mike Patton, Fantomas, Dimmu Borgir, Unearth, Van Halen, Ron Jarzombek, RUSH, Nevermore, The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, Psyopus, Reverend Horton Heat, Glass Casket, Fear Factory, Sleep Terror, Allan Holdsworth, Zimmer's Hole, Candlemass, Coroner, Carcass, Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica, Devin Townsend, Ephel Duath, Faith No More, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, King Diamond, Led Zeppelin, Machine Head, Mattias IA Eklundh, Paul Gilbert, Mr. Bungle, Necrophagist, Duran Duran, The Power Station, Primus, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Sikth, Skid Row, S.O.D., Spiral Architect, Stryper, Tesla, Tool, Tony Bennett, White Lion, Wrathchild America, Yes & YOB. Honestly, there's just too much to name, but I love so much of everything.

Movies:

Seven, Silence of the Lambs, American Beauty, Swimming With Sharks, The Shawshank Redemption, ANY Quentin Tarantino or Robert Rodriguez-directed flick, Blazing Saddles, Airplane, Young Frankenstein, Kung-Pow: Enter The Fist, ANY Pixar flick. Gotta love MEL BROOKS flicks!

Television:

Family Guy above all else! I'm also a big Discovery channel, History channel, Learning channel, Animal Planet & VH1 whore.

Books:

Anything guitar, music or world history related.

Heroes:

First and foremost...My parents, brother & my wife. Family is extremely important to me. As far as musicians go...MIKE PATTON, John Petrucci, Dimebag Darrell (RIP 1966-2004), Mike Portnoy, Mikael Akerfeldt, Zakk Wylde, Fredrik Thordendal, Allan Holdsworth, Geddy Lee, Ron Jarzombek, Rev. Horton Heat, Devin Townsend, Scott Ian, Vito Bratta & the almighty Eddie Van Halen.

My Blog

Every American should feel this way

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmXtFVvyBt4 Am I the only who agrees with Keith? Tell me I'm not the only one.......
Posted by Shannon on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:50:00 PST

Life is good

It's amazing how most people use these blogs to bitch up a storm about how bad their lives are, all while doing nothing to fix their problems. It's all about realizing WHAT YOU HAVE versus what ...
Posted by Shannon on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:56:00 PST

Do yourself a favor....GO SEE THIS TOUR!

I am so happy, I can't even sit still! No contest, this has to be the best package tour ever. At least, for me. DT, Opeth & BTBAM. Life is good! ...
Posted by Shannon on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:42:00 PST

We’re moving to West Seattle!

Rosa & I sign the papers on a kickass 3-bedroom home to make it official tomorrow. Rosa & I are moving to West Seattle, just a few blocks from Alki Beach! We'll start moving on the 25th of thi...
Posted by Shannon on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:36:00 PST

End Theory : RIP 2003-2007

Well, my metal band, END THEORY, has officially decided to call it an evening. As many of you know, this has been my main endeavor for over 3 years now, but all good things must come to an end (...
Posted by Shannon on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:32:00 PST

Alice In Chains Tribute & meeting Layne's mom!

Wow, talk about a surreal night I had! Last night, I did a headlining show with my Alice In Chains tribute band, Jar Of Flies. I also opened the show with my other rock cover band, The Smoking Lounge....
Posted by Shannon on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 04:34:00 PST

END THEORY FINALLY RELEASES CD!

Yes! Finally, END THEORY is releasing their debut CD!!! Please show your support by reposting this! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED US OVER THE YEARS! See you Feb. 24th...
Posted by Shannon on Sat, 04 Feb 2006 11:25:00 PST

What I got for Christmas...share your haul too!

From others, I got... A nice bonus check from work, lots of shirts, 2 Family Guy DVD box sets, LCD computer moniter, guitar strings & picks, a gift certificate, and baked goodies from mom (Mm...
Posted by Shannon on Fri, 30 Dec 2005 12:04:00 PST

My interview with Buz McGrath of UNEARTH

For those who may be interested in the band, UNEARTH, I got the chance to conduct an interview with Buz McGrath. Fellow SS.org forum members also submitted questions. You can now see it at...
Posted by Shannon on Thu, 22 Dec 2005 05:06:00 PST

R.I.P. Dimebag Darrell Abbott 1966-2004

12/08/2005 - Today is the 1 year anniversary of the day we lost Pantera/Damageplan guitarist, Dimebag Darrell Abbott, when he was shot onstage. For those of us who live and breathe metal, this is a da...
Posted by Shannon on Fri, 09 Dec 2005 05:05:00 PST