Shawn Williams

My Musical Background:
I first started playing guitar when I was 13.5. It started when my Uncle Mike first showed me some of the tapping section of the infamous "Eruption" by Eddie Van Halen. From there it snowballed. I was learning every KISS song, every Metallica song and every Van Halen song I could. I took lessons for a little bit but then stopped to develop my own raucous style.
In 2000 I discovered Joe Satriani which completely changed my life. Joe's legato lines and creative songwriting inspired me to really step outside the box and try something different. His "Engines of Creation" album really influenced my techno/rock style.
In late 2003 I discovered The Crystal Method which absolutely blew my mind when I heard their album 'Vegas.' I told myself: "I have to do that." So what did I do? I combined my love for both Satriani and The Crystal Method and then developed my style that you will be hearing more of...I promise.
My most recent 'musical revelation' came in early 2007 when I had my first encounter with The Blue Man Group in Chicago. This is where my live show really became a strong part of my shows. By mixing lights and colors with amazing music and humor, The Blue Man Group are like no other live show you will ever see.
After all these years I have taken my influences from KISS, Satriani, The Crystal Method and The Blue Man Group and have created a style of music and a live show that is so much fun for not only myself but for those that experience.
I appreciate everyone's support over these last 8 years of my life. You have all helped me grow in ways I could never imagine.
My Top 5 Albums:
5. Simply Red: Life
4. Chumbawamba: Tubthumper
3. The Blue Man Group: The Complex
2. The Crystal Method: Vegas
1. Joe Satriani: Engines of Creation
Other stuff:
I am dating a really awesome gal by the name of Molly. She's cool. Really cool. I have 1 tree frog. I love music. I do not like arrogance or really annoying people.
I LOVE making faces at small children.
I absolutely LOATHE Reality Shows. COMPLETELY pointless.
I love cleaning crappy looking guitars and making them shine like Eric Fishe's head.
Life is too short to be in a bad mood...EVER...
I am carefree. I rarely get mad. I am addicted to Halo. I am an athiest but find spirituality in music and nature.
My crowning achievment in life: Doing my solo project and beating 13 bands in a Battle of the Bands and winning $1000...
I play rhythm guitar in a sweet band called Endity.
I am OBSESSED with The Blue Man Group. Come to one of my shows and you will see that obsession first hand.
I love enjoying ice-cold Root Beer. Absolutely love it.
I love my friends so much. I care more about them than I do myself...
Andrew Newton is my wingman...It's a runner thing.
I love running fast.
Support the local scene!
Check out my band, Endity!
The SUPER DEMO is NOW available!
You can get it two ways:
1)Through me at Guitar Center or anywhere else I am.
2)At ALL of my solo shows as well as with my band, Endity.
Excellent sound quality...it's not your average demo...
9 songs with their own unique style.
37 action-packed minutes!
It looks cool!
It's only 5 dollars!