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Shawn Fogel

About Me

Shawn Fogel is a member critically acclaimed concept bands The Zambonis and The LeeVees, as well as the singer/songwriter behind Golden Bloom. Shawn also plays drums with Brooklyn, NY's JP05 and keyboards with The Philistines Jr. He's not dismissing the rumor of a Billy Ripken F*ck Face Card reunion either!

“Combining Elvis Costello’s pulsing, upbeat songwriting with Neil Young’s bittersweet harmonica textures, One Day In The Desert pays homage to Fogel’s influences yet remains fresh with a modern indie sound.” -Northeast Performer

On his latest EP, One Day in the Desert, New England native, Shawn Fogel, shows off his Americana spunk and genuine musicianship through affable beats and poignant lyrics. A one-man-band of sorts, Fogel serves up delicious wit topped off with melodic icing, showcasing his strength as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter.

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Member Since: 10/11/2004
Band Website: www.shawnfogel.com
Band Members: shawn fogel: all sounds

live music conspirators include: michael azerrad, jeff patlingrao, dan saks, ryan ball, josh cohen

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Influences: the beatles, elvis costello, neil young, pavement, wilco, apples in stereo, neutral milk hotel, ted leo, the pixies, daniel johnston, bonnie prince billy (will oldham, palace, etc), television, the glands, clem snide, and many, many more.
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Record Label: the sleepy west records

My Blog

PopWreck(oning) Live Review - Shawn Fogel @ The M Room - 5/25

Shawn Fogel - The M Room, PhiladelphiaThis past weekend, singer- songwriter Shawn Fogel performed as solo set in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia at the M Room. The show, put together by fellow mu...
Posted by on Thu, 29 May 2008 20:27:00 GMT

Pop Rock Candy Mountain - Artist of the Week!

// artist of the week: shawn fogelNew England native Shawn Fogel has been playing music since he was eight years old. It is his life's work and his passion, which becomes apparent the moment he begins...
Posted by on Wed, 28 May 2008 10:51:00 GMT

Conn. Post Feature article!

For bands in a pinch, musician Fogel steps in SEAN SPILLANE Article Last Updated: 05/14/2008 06:59:21 PM EDT Shawn Fogel is proficient on guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and, in a pinch, saxopho...
Posted by on Wed, 14 May 2008 18:55:00 GMT

Stereo Subversion reviews "One Day in the Desert"

http://www.stereosubversion.com/album-reviews/shawn-fogel/ written by Gregory Brown In the banner of his MySpace music site Shawn Fogel is referred to as a "modern, somewhat Jewish Buddy Holly," but i...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:34:00 GMT

Pitt News: "Fogel brings alt-power-country-pop to Howler’s"

Shawn Fogel sinks into a juicy guitar riff - and a comfy sofa. Fogel brings alt-power-country-pop to Howler's By: Colleen Counihan Posted: 2/19/08 ..> Shawn FogelHowler's Coyote CafeSaturday, ...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:11:00 GMT

BlogTO - Toronto Show Preview

Shawn Fogel has a Good Day in the DesertListening to Shawn Fogel's new EP, One Day in the Desert, bounce back and forth between rootsy alt-country tunes and peppy power pop anthems, it's hard to belie...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:48:00 GMT

Neufutur Magazine reviews "One Day in the Desert"

The first track on "One Day In The Desert" is "The Season I Love Best", a sunny track that rides strongly on the harmonica that opens up the song. Hell, if there was nothing else but the harmonica act...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:47:00 GMT

The Noise (Boston) reviews "One Day In The Desert"

SHAWN FOGELSleepy WestOne Day in the Desert5-song CD Shawn Fogel's music is a refreshing mix of pop and bittersweet. His words dance playfully over an instrumental backing that is a gracious blend of ...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:30:00 GMT

American Jewish Life Magazine Review

Shawn Fogel: One Day In The DesertIs Shawn Fogel the Jewish Conor Oberst? His EP, One Day in the Desert, certainly makes a case for that conclusion. Over a folk-country beat, he sings lyrics swiped fr...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:31:00 GMT

Powerpopaholic Review: Shawn Fogel

posted Monday, November 26th, 2007Shawn Fogel is a versatile one-man band who, like Donnie and Marie, is a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. His latest EP is "One Day in the Desert" a...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:18:00 GMT