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shuyler jansen

About Me

As a career artist Shuyler Jansen has spent 17 years expanding the boundaries of his genre. Both lyrically and musically Shuyler is a throwback to an earlier era of country-folk ballad but with a grip steadfast on the fringes of rock and pop. Originally stationed in Edmonton, Alberta, Shuyler now lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan actualizing his muse as band leader of Old Reliable and through his solo albums "Hobotron" and "Today's Remains". Jansen recently recorded his third solo album with Vancouver production duo John Collins and David Carswell (Destroyer, New Pornographers etc…). Shuyler's musical directions have involved a shift away from the roots rock he has always been associated with into more abstract territory. His songs reflect deliberate ideas about our relationship between nature and nurture, creating music that occupies a personal nook in our record collections and ipods. A past recipient of the Nashville Film Festival Music Award for his score of the aboriginal cult film "HWFN", Shuyler was also recently featured on CMT's "The Dakota Sessions" with The Sadies, Cowboy Junkies and several others.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 26/01/2005
Band Website: www.shuylerjansen.com
Band Members: Mike Silverman/Paul Rigby/Gord Tough/John Dinsmore/John Collins/David Carswell/Shuyler Jansen
Influences: cereal/gravol/hats & boots/children/weight lifting/shitty computers/wife/lamborghini's/coupons/gitanes/shovels/compost ing/kitchen dance routines/horoscopes/ginseng/skeet shooting/spiritwalking/recessioning/skintags
Sounds Like:
Record Label: www.blackhenmusic.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

its tour booking time

Good friends, I've been off the road for nearly 5 months and it's time to start making infinite plans for endless touring! My new album is gonna drop before the end of 2009 after many delays, so...ple...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:08:00 GMT

3 Song Preview from Forthcoming CD/LP (Release Date TBA 2009)

I've nearly completed a new record with help from John Collins & David Carswell (JC/DC). We've been working away at it for quite awhile now due to various scheduling, touring, moving, baby and living ...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:21:00 GMT

New Tour Dates/ New Album/ New Demos/ Old Reliable rides again

Spread the word around, the boys are back in town...that's right Phil Lynott was and is underrated. I am hitting the road with Gord Tough, Paul Rigby, Mike Silverman and John Dinsmore for some shows i...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:49:00 GMT

Vote for Shuyler Jansen (Gretsch contest)

Fans can vote for Shuyler's song, Windswept, at www.gretsch125th.com every day from June 15 through July 16. Ten finalists will be selected by popular vote and then judged by an expert panel that wil...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:41:00 GMT

Garage/Porch Sale June 14/15

Angie and I are having a porch sale this weekend2433 Melrose (off Ruth) near the Crazy CactusJune 14/1510am-2pm
Posted by on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:49:00 GMT

CMT Postponed

Due to unforseen circumstances my CMT appearance on the Dakota Sessions has been postponed to September sometime, I will keep you posted.
Posted by on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:32:00 GMT

Shuyler Jansen Edmonton Show Added June 28th

Saturday June 28th 2008 Black Dog Freehouse 4-6 pm   w Mike Silverman
Posted by on Wed, 28 May 2008 12:34:00 GMT

Jose Gonzalez / Shuyler Jansen 2nd Winnipeg show added

DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, SECOND SHOW ADDED JULY 1. Mute artist from Sweden Jose Gonzalez with guests Shuyler Jansen The Park Theatre, Winnipeg, MT 698 Osborne Street Doors @ 7 pm, Show @ 8pm Adv...
Posted by on Tue, 27 May 2008 11:17:00 GMT

JOIN SHUYLERs FACEBOOK PAGE!

JOIN SHUYLER JANSEN's FACEBOOK MUSIC PAGE, where you can listen to a new unreleased demo every 2 weekshttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Shuyler-Jansen/1180372459 3?ref=nf
Posted by on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:31:00 GMT

CMT The Dakota Sessions, June 20th & 27th

SHUYLER JANSEN ON CMThttp://www.cmt.ca/Programs/ProgramItem.aspx?prog_id=45The Dakota Sessions Volume 1  1 Hour Special Premieres Friday, June 20 at 11pm ET/ 8PTFeaturing some of the greatest songwri...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:30:00 GMT